Is your home in Speedwell still protected by an outdated, non-compliant fuse box? We are NAPIT-registered local electricians specialising in 18th Edition Metal Consumer Unit Upgrades, complete with RCBO protection, Surge Protection (SPD), and Part P Building Control certification across BS5.
Hi, I'm Anton Burridge, owner of Burridge Electrical and a NAPIT Registered electrician serving homeowners and landlords across Speedwell. While we manage our main Bristol consumer unit upgrade hub for full service details, I personally carry out local fuse box replacements and safety upgrades throughout Speedwell (BS5).
Replacing an obsolete plastic or rewirable fuse box with a modern 18th Edition metal consumer unit featuring RCBO protection and Surge Protection (SPD) ensures your property meets current BS 7671 safety standards.
For properties in Speedwell, replacing an old fuse box with a modern 18th Edition Metal Consumer Unit is the single most effective electrical safety upgrade you can make. It protects your family from electric shocks, prevents electrical fires, and ensures full legal compliance.
Old re-wireable fuses offer minimal protection. Modern units feature individual RCBOs (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent protection) that instantly cut power to a single faulty circuit in milliseconds, preventing severe electric shocks and fires without turning off the whole house.
If you are selling, buying, or letting a rental property in BS5, an upgraded consumer unit is vital for passing an EICR (Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate) and satisfying mortgage lender or insurance criteria.
Built-in Type 2 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) safeguard expensive electronics (smart TVs, laptops, heat pumps, EV chargers) from destructive voltage spikes caused by grid surges or lightning strikes across Speedwell.
Properties situated around Speedwell Road, Meadow Vale, and Whitehall Road predominantly feature Inter-war 1930s council houses and mid-century residential estates. When evaluating distribution boards in these homes, we regularly identify post-war split-load boards lacking RCD protection across all socket routes and missing earth bonding to gas meters.
Older plastic or wooden-backed fuse boxes no longer meet UK non-combustible standards. Current 18th Edition regulations require robust metal enclosures to contain potential electrical fires.
Modernising older distribution boards with full Type A RCBO and Surge Protection Device (SPD) technology. Installing a modern board ensures all delicate household electronics remain fully protected.
Every replacement includes full pre-installation testing, an official Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), and automatic Part P Building Control notification.
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Replacement of your existing unit with a fully compliant metal-clad consumer unit, complete with Dual RCD or full RCBO protection tailored to your property size in Speedwell.
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Our gold standard package: Premium metal consumer unit with individual RCBOs on every circuit plus an integral Type 2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) for maximum safety.
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Combines a full Landlord EICR Inspection with a discounted, compliant consumer unit replacement if defects or non-combustible issues are discovered.
Book EICR & Upgrade QuoteFill out the brief form below or send us a photo of your existing fuse box on WhatsApp for a fast, accurate estimate from Anton.
Don't wait for a dangerous electrical fault or a failed house sale. We provide certified, fully guaranteed consumer unit installations across Speedwell and all BS postcodes.
A local builder undertaking a deep renovation in Speedwell required a high-capacity Consumer Unit to handle a new extension and EV charger circuit.
We installed a large board with RCBOs, providing the necessary capacity for the new loads and adhering strictly to Part P Building Regulations.
Homeowners, landlords, developers and property buyers in Speedwell also contact us for:
Key warning signs include re-wireable fuses with fuse wire, a plastic casing in a hallway, absence of test buttons (indicating no RCD protection), burning smells, persistent tripping, or a failed EICR inspection report.
Most consumer unit upgrades in Speedwell take between 4 to 6 hours. This includes full pre-testing of existing circuits, fitting the new metal unit, and live testing.
Yes, the main power supply will be turned off while we replace the board and execute initial dead testing. We coordinate this with you to minimise inconvenience.
Yes. You receive an official Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) along with automatic Part P Building Control notification sent straight to your email.
Many electricians in Bristol are simply not interested in the small jobs.They want the choice jobs and will drop you when a bigger,supposedly more lucrative project comes in.
Others advertise as electricians having no qualifications.They thrive on the basis that you don't understand what they do and as a result charging for shoddy,and often dangerous electrical work.
I set up Burridge Electrical to provide you with a quality service and provide you with exactly what you need from a qualified electrician.
