Consumer unit upgrade Old Town Edinburgh EH1

Consumer Unit Upgrades · Old Town EH1Consumer Unit Upgrades
Old Town

Fuse box replacement and consumer unit upgrades for Edinburgh Old Town properties — historic tenements, Royal Mile flats and converted closes. Same-day certification, fixed prices, fully qualified Edinburgh electricians.

EH1
Old Town Postcode
Same Day
Certification
100%
RCD Protected
Scroll
What's Included

Consumer Unit Upgrades for Old Town Properties

Covering every Old Town property type — historic tenements, Royal Mile flats, converted closes and modern apartments — with same-day certification and full legal compliance.

Consumer Unit Replacement
Fuse Box Upgrades
RCD Protection Installation
RCBO Consumer Units
Split-Load Board Installation
Surge Protection Devices
Pre-Sale Fuse Board Upgrades
Mortgage-Required Upgrades
Additional Circuit Provision
Consumer Unit Relocation
Get a Free Quote
Historic Property Specialists
Old Town's historic tenements and Royal Mile properties often have complex, aged wiring. We understand the specific challenges of EH1 properties and carry out upgrades safely with minimal disruption.
Completed in One Day
Most Old Town consumer unit upgrades are completed in a single day. We restore your supply as quickly as possible and issue your certificate before we leave.
Same-Day Certification
Your Electrical Installation Certificate is issued on the day — accepted by all mortgage lenders, insurers and Edinburgh solicitors.
Full RCD & RCBO Protection
Modern consumer units provide RCD protection for all circuits — dramatically reducing the risk of electric shock and fire in your Old Town property.
Fixed Prices
We quote a fixed price before starting. No hidden extras, no surprises on the day.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Assessment

We inspect your existing consumer unit, count circuits and confirm what's needed for a compliant upgrade in your Old Town property.

2

Fixed Quote

We provide a fixed written price for the upgrade — no surprises on the day.

3

Installation

We isolate the supply, remove the old board, fit the new consumer unit and connect all existing circuits.

4

Test & Certify

All circuits are tested to current standards and your EIC is issued the same day.

Testimonials

What Our Customers
Say About Us

4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

RA
Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

LR
Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”

GG
Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”

CM
Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”

AH
Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”

F
Forbes
3 months ago

“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”

WB
W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

CV
Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”

PE
Phil Easton
4 months ago

“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”

DP
Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”

IB
Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”

AD
Alan Drysdale
FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

You likely need an upgrade if your board uses old rewirable fuses, lacks RCD protection, is over 25 years old, or has been flagged by a surveyor or mortgage lender. Many Old Town historic tenements have very old wiring that doesn't meet current safety standards.

Most Old Town consumer unit upgrades are completed in a single day. You'll be without power for a period during the work, but we aim to restore the supply as quickly as possible.

Yes — this is one of the most common jobs we carry out in Old Town. We can upgrade your board quickly and issue the required Electrical Installation Certificate, allowing your property transaction to proceed.

Yes. We regularly work in Old Town tenements and historic properties. We understand the specific challenges — very old wiring, shared supplies and limited access — and will assess your property and provide a fixed quote.

An RCD protects groups of circuits — a fault on one could trip multiple circuits. An RCBO provides individual protection for each circuit, so a fault only knocks out the affected circuit. RCBO units are generally preferred in Old Town properties where minimal disruption matters.

Yes — we carry out EICR testing across Old Town and Edinburgh. If your consumer unit upgrade reveals wider wiring issues, we can carry out a full EICR and any required remedial work.

Yes — we recommend fitting a Type 2 SPD when upgrading your consumer unit. It protects all connected devices from voltage spikes and is a relatively small additional cost.

Still have a question? We're happy to help.

Hello@spotlightelectrical.co.uk
Contact Us

Ready to Get
Started?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. Fill out the form or call us directly. For emergency call-outs and urgent matters, call us any time.

Coverage
Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders & Midlothian
Availability
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Emergency 24/7
EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL FAULT?

Don't wait — call us directly for immediate assistance.

07940 071963

Get a Free Quote

No obligation — we'll get back to you quickly.