Consumer Unit Upgrades in Tilehurst
Smart Choice Sparks provides consumer unit upgrades in Tilehurst, Berkshire.
Many homes in Tilehurst were built in the 1960s to 1980s with consumer units that are now outdated and offer limited protection. A modern RCD-protected consumer unit is a significant safety upgrade for homes of this era. Smart Choice Sparks fits the new unit and tests all circuits as part of the work.
Tilehurst is a western suburb of Reading with a varied housing stock — Victorian villas and cottages along the main road, and large areas of postwar council and owner-occupied estate housing where consumer unit upgrades on 1960s–1980s boards are a frequent requirement. An upgraded consumer unit also reduces the risk of fire from a wiring fault and is frequently required as part of a remortgage survey or property sale. Contact Matthew on 07396 096687.
What's Included
- ✓Replace old fuseboards and fuse boxes
- ✓Install modern RCD-protected consumer units
- ✓Separate circuits for kitchen and high-draw appliances
- ✓Surge protection options available
- ✓Full circuit testing on completion
- ✓Completion certificate issued
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Book a Free SurveyCall 07396 096687Consumer Unit Upgrades in Tilehurst — FAQ
A consumer unit (also called a fuse box or fuseboard) is the distribution point for all the electrical circuits in your home. Older units use rewirable fuses or early MCBs without RCD protection. A modern unit uses RCDs and MCBs together, which provide much faster disconnection in a fault and greatly reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Yes. Your supply is isolated at the meter while the new unit is installed and circuits are reconnected. Power is restored once testing is complete — usually on the same day.
Not always, but if your EICR comes back with the existing unit flagged as a C2 (potentially dangerous) or C1 (dangerous) item, a surveyor or buyer's solicitor may request the work is completed before exchange. Matthew can advise on the condition of your existing unit.
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