This service provides a structured assessment of an existing consumer unit and the wider electrical installation to establish condition, suitability, and any upgrade considerations.
The consumer unit and surrounding installation are examined for accessibility, physical condition, labelling, signs of damage, overheating, or deterioration. The arrangement of circuits, protective devices, and earthing and bonding provisions is reviewed to establish the current layout and any immediate concerns.
A structured review is carried out to consider whether the consumer unit remains suitable for continued use or whether replacement or upgrade is advisable. Attention is given to the age and type of equipment, evidence of previous alterations, circuit loading, and visible indicators of non-compliance or safety risk.
Relevant safety checks are undertaken as part of the assessment, including verification of isolation arrangements where required and inspection of protective measures associated with the installation. The scope of any further electrical inspection or remedial work is identified where additional investigation is needed.
Where appropriate to the assessment scope, selected circuits and protective devices are functionally checked to confirm basic operation and identify faults that may affect replacement planning. Testing helps establish whether the existing board can be retained, repaired, or should be replaced as part of a wider upgrade.
The findings are summarised with clear guidance on the condition of the consumer unit, the likely extent of work required, and any limitations affecting the installation. The recommended next steps are set out, including any associated repairs or additional safety measures identified during inspection.
¶ Consumer Unit Replacement & Upgrade Assessment
Assessment completed and the condition, safety considerations, and likely upgrade scope have been established.