Fuse box repair Old Town Edinburgh

Fuse Box Repairs · Old Town EH1Fuse Box Repairs
Old Town

Historic Old Town Edinburgh properties have unique electrical challenges. Our electricians repair and replace faulty fuse boards in tenement flats, closes and listed buildings across the Royal Mile, Grassmarket and Cowgate. Sensitive, safe, certified work.

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Old Town Postcode
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What's Included

Fuse Box Faults Fixed Fast — Old Town & EH1

From a single faulty MCB to a full consumer unit replacement — here is everything we cover for fuse box repairs across Edinburgh Old Town.

Faulty MCB Replacement Old Town
Blown Fuse Replacement EH1
Damaged Consumer Unit Repair
RCD Fault Repair Old Town
Loose Connection Repair
Burnt Terminal Replacement
Consumer Unit Inspection
Emergency Fuse Board Repair
Tenement Close Fuse Upgrades
Fuse Board Certification
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Old Town Tenement Specialists
Old Town closes and tenements often have shared supplies and difficult access. We carry out fuse board repairs safely in these challenging historic environments.
Same-Day EH1 Response
Fuse box faults in Old Town flats can leave residents without power in listed buildings. We prioritise same-day response across EH1 and surrounding closes.
Repair or Replace Advice
Old Town properties have restricted electrical supplies and thick stone walls. We advise on the most practical solution for your specific building.
Certification Provided
All fuse box repair work in Old Town properties is tested and certified. Certificates meet requirements for Edinburgh City Council and heritage compliance.
15+ Years Edinburgh Experience
We have repaired fuse boards in countless Old Town properties — from Royal Mile tenements to Grassmarket basement flats and Cowgate apartments.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

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

1

Contact Us

Describe your fuse box fault. We will triage over the phone and book the soonest available slot across Old Town EH1.

2

Inspect

We inspect the consumer unit fully in your Old Town property, identify the fault and confirm whether repair or replacement is the right solution.

3

Repair

The fault is repaired safely — faulty components replaced, connections tightened and the board made safe for your Old Town home.

4

Test & Certify

All circuits are retested and a Minor Works or EIC certificate is issued confirming the board is safe and compliant.

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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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!”

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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.”

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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!”

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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!”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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FAQs

Common Questions

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

Yes — a burning smell from a consumer unit is a serious warning sign of arcing, overheating connections or insulation damage. Switch off your main switch if safe to do so and call us immediately on 07940 071963. We treat burning smells as priority emergency calls across Old Town EH1.

Yes — in most cases a faulty MCB or RCD can be replaced as a direct component swap without replacing the full consumer unit. We carry a range of common MCB and RCD types compatible with Old Town property boards. If the fault has caused damage to the board itself, replacement may be the safer option.

If a circuit breaker won't stay in the "on" position after resetting, there is still an active fault on that circuit. This could be a faulty appliance, damaged wiring or a failed MCB. We will test the circuit systematically to identify the cause — do not force a breaker to stay on.

Cost depends on the fault. Simple MCB replacements or loose connections are relatively inexpensive. More extensive repairs or partial board replacements cost more. We confirm the price before starting any work in your Old Town property — no surprises.

If your Old Town fuse board is very old (pre-1980s), uses rewirable fuses, or lacks RCD protection, replacement is usually the better long-term investment. A repair on an inadequate board just prolongs use of outdated equipment. We will give you an honest assessment.

Yes — we regularly carry out electrical work in listed Old Town properties around the Royal Mile, Grassmarket and Cowgate. We understand the constraints of working in historic buildings and ensure all work meets both electrical safety and heritage compliance requirements.

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