Consumer Unit & Fuseboard Upgrades in Watford & Hertfordshire
If your home still has an old fuseboard with rewirable fuses, or a consumer unit without modern RCD protection, it is likely time for an upgrade. Hitches & Glitches Electrical Services carries out consumer unit replacements for homeowners across Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire. As a family-run team of NAPIT registered electricians, every upgrade is fitted to current 18th Edition standards, with a fixed-price quote agreed before any work begins.
NAPIT Registered · Part P Compliant · Rated 10/10
Why choose Hitches & Glitches for Your Consumer Unit Upgrade
Hitches & Glitches upgrades consumer units for homeowners across Watford and Hertfordshire:
- NAPIT registered electricians with full 18th Edition certification and extensive experience upgrading consumer units across period and modern Hertfordshire homes
- Honest assessments we will tell you plainly whether your board genuinely needs replacing, rather than recommending an upgrade by default
- Fixed-price quotes itemised before any work starts, so there are no surprises on installation day
- Full RCD or RCBO protection fitted on every circuit, not partial coverage, in line with current regulations
- Workmanship guarantee, backed by full public liability insurance, with complete testing and certification on completion
What We Cover
We handle the full range of consumer unit and fuseboard work across Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, and Hertfordshire.
Full Consumer Unit Replacement
Complete removal of an old fuse board and installation of a modern metal-clad unit with MCBs and RCD or RCBO protection on every circuit, to current 18th Edition standard.
RCD & RCBO Protection Upgrades
Adding or upgrading residual current protection where a board has partial or no RCD coverage, one of the most common safety gaps we find in older Hertfordshire homes.
Fuse Board Fault Finding
Diagnosing boards that trip repeatedly or will not reset, tracing whether the cause is the board itself or a fault on a circuit elsewhere. See our dedicated fault finding page for more.
Spare Way & Circuit Capacity
Assessing whether your existing board has room for a new circuit, whether that is for an EV charger, a kitchen extension, or an outbuilding, and upgrading it where it does not.
Non-Compliant Board Replacement
Replacing plastic-cased consumer units, rewirable fuse boards, and boards flagged as non-compliant during an EICR or a homebuyer survey.
Earthing & Bonding Checks
Every upgrade includes a check of your earthing arrangement, since a new board is only as safe as the earthing it connects to.
Testing & Certification
Full testing of every circuit after installation, with an electrical installation certificate provided for your records and any future sale.
Get a Free Quote for Your Consumer Unit Upgrade
Call 07736 736233 or fill in our online booking form for a free, no-obligation quote. You can also read about our approach to pricing.
Take a look at what our customers say about Hitches & Glitches
Fuse box issues
Clean and tidy service by professionals. They fixed an electrical issue to my fuse box. Now I can cook and
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Consumer Unit change
Recently had our consumer unit changed and upgraded, and couldn’t be happier with the service. Fully explained the work to
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Resolving an unknown error with fuseboard
Hussein and Sandra are a great team – very well organised, polite and knowledgeable. They responded quickly to my enquiry
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New Consumer Unit and EV charger
I rarely write reviews as I’m quite a perfectionist that is never quite happy with how work turns out… However,
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Kitchen/Garage/Consumer Unit Upgrade
Recently had our consumer unit upgraded, and rewire of kitchen/garage wiring couldn’t be happier with the service. Fully explained the
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Replacement RCD
Excellent communication and quick response to enquiry. Arrived on time, friendly and polite. Didn’t try to talk me into an
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Fitting ev charger, upgrade fuse and isolator for AC
Huss has been great with his work. We started with the upgrade from the old fuse to the new breaker
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New fuseboard installation, electric and network cable routing, etc.
Huss is a professional of very high professional standards. When he comes to do the job, he strives to do
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Excellent
I recently had the pleasure of working with Hitches & Glitches Electrical Services for the installation of a dedicated mini
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Fitting two new consumer units. Fixing faulty wiring.
This is the second time we’ve used this company after hiring them the first time, and being really impressed with
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Blown fuse box replaced.
My experience of Hitches and Glitches was great. The electrical fault I had wasnt an easy fix, and if it
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Upgraded fuse box and fitted an EV Charger
Huss provided a really professional and friendly service. He advised me what needed doing and gave a clear written quote
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Signs You May Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade
You may not always know your consumer unit is outdated until something flags it up. Common signs include rewirable or ceramic fuses rather than MCBs, where you can often see bare fuse wire when you open the cover, a plastic-cased unit rather than a metal-clad one, or no RCD protection at all.
Tripping breakers that reset but trip again are often a sign of an overloaded or ageing board. The same applies if an electrician or surveyor has flagged your board as non-compliant during an inspection, or if you are planning to add a new circuit, for an EV charger, an outbuilding, or a kitchen extension, and your existing unit has no spare ways.
If you are unsure whether your board needs replacing, we are happy to take a look and give you an honest assessment, with no obligation to proceed. If the problem turns out to be a circuit fault rather than the board itself, our fault finding service will pinpoint it.
Qualified, Insured & Certified
- NAPIT Registered: Fully registered and independently assessed to the highest standards
- 18th Edition Certified: Every consumer unit we fit meets current BS 7671 wiring regulations
- Fully Insured: Comprehensive public liability insurance for your peace of mind
- Compliant Work: Certification provided for every consumer unit upgrade, useful for mortgage and insurance purposes
- Quality Workmanship: Backed by our workmanship guarantee and quality materials throughout
Areas We Cover in and Around Hertfordshire
Hitches & Glitches carries out consumer unit upgrades throughout Watford, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding areas, including:
- Watford and surrounding postcodes
- St Albans and London Colney
- Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted
- Harpenden and Redbourn
- Radlett and Borehamwood
- Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
- Rickmansworth and Chorleywood
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call, we’re often happy to travel for the right job.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I need a consumer unit upgrade?
Common signs include rewirable fuses, a plastic-cased board, missing RCD protection, or breakers that trip repeatedly. If you are unsure, we will assess your existing board and give you an honest answer, free of charge.
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How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?
Most straightforward upgrades take one day. If additional earthing work or circuit remediation is needed, we will explain this clearly at the quote stage rather than on the day.
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Will I be without power during the upgrade?
Yes, briefly. We isolate the supply while the old board is removed and the new one fitted, typically for a few hours, and we will talk you through the timing in advance.
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Do I need a consumer unit upgrade before installing an EV charger?
Not always. It depends on whether your existing board has a spare way and sufficient capacity for a dedicated circuit. We assess this as part of any EV charger quote.
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Is a consumer unit upgrade notifiable work?
Yes. As NAPIT registered electricians, we self-certify the work under Part P and provide the certification you need for your records or a future property sale.
Contact Us for a Consumer Unit Upgrade in Watford Today
Need a consumer unit or fuseboard upgrade in Watford or Hertfordshire? Hitches & Glitches delivers safe, certified electrical work with transparent, fixed-price quotes.
