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Electric Box, Electric Meter & Consumer Unit Services in Southampton
When it comes to electrical safety in your home or business, having a properly functioning electric box, electric meter, fuse box, or consumer unit is essential. These components act as the central hub of your electrical system, distributing power safely and efficiently throughout your property. At Handyman Southampton, we provide professional installation, relocation, removal, and disposal services to ensure your electrical system remains up to modern standards.
Our team is experienced in working with all types of consumer units and fuse boxes, from older systems that may require upgrading to the latest RCD-protected units that meet current UK regulations. If your fuse box or consumer unit is outdated, faulty, or no longer safe, we can diagnose the issue, carry out fault finding, and recommend the best solution tailored to your needs.
We also handle electric meter installations and relocations—whether you need it moved to a more convenient location, replaced due to damage, or safely disposed of after an upgrade. Fault finding is another key part of our service. Our qualified electricians use advanced tools to diagnose electrical faults quickly and accurately, preventing hazards and restoring safe operation.
Choosing Handyman Southampton means peace of mind. From new installations and replacements to safe removals and disposals, we prioritise safety, compliance, and quality workmanship. Our services are available across Southampton and surrounding areas, ensuring that whether it’s a small home job or a larger commercial project, your electrics are in expert hands.
If you are looking for consumer unit installation, electric box relocation, fuse box disposal, or reliable fault diagnosis in Southampton, contact Handyman Southampton today for trusted, affordable, and fully compliant services.
FAQ
Consumer unit is the made to distribute electricity to the parts of the property. it has multiple name which you may heard for example: MCB breaker electric meter, consumer unit, RCD protection unit, breaker box. The consumer unit is responsible for powering all the circuits in your home and is made up from various parts, such as: mains switch, residual current devices (RCD’s), and circuit breakers. You should always know where your consumer unit is located, in case of emergency and you need to turn it off or on.
The consumer unit board has two vital functions which are protection of cables from overload and the protection of humans from electric shock. Installing a Residual Current Device (RCDs) or Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBOs) protection in your consumer unit can prevent injuries and deaths from occurring.
The number of circuits, types of circuits, and your budget are all criteria that define which consumer unit you will eventually need. There are different types of consumer units including high integrity consumer units, split load consumer units, garage consumer units, and many others.
Replacing a consumer unit requires a certain level of skill and expertise. It is not a job that should be attempted by someone without the necessary training or experience. Therefore, it is highly recommended that homeowners hire a professional electrician to carry out the installation.
Upgrading your consumer unit is indeed an essential step in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your electrical system. If your consumer unit is more than 20 years old, has undergone DIY electrical work, regularly trips circuits, or has additional electrical devices, it may be time to upgrade
In general, if you decide to replace a consumer unit or to upgrade to a more recent one, the cost can depend on 4 main factors:
- type of consumer unit required;
- number of circuits required;
- amp-rating required;
- current condition of the existing consumer unit
Additionally, to work out the average cost to install a new consumer unit – whether it is for a house or an office – you have to factor in the labour, materials and cost of testing. The labour will vary between being charged by the hour or by the day, how long it takes to install will depend on the location of the fuse box and where inside the property it is.
On average, consumer unit replacement cost (including all materials, labour and certification) can be between £375 and £550. This is assuming there is an ideal scenario with no additional problems that need fixing. It will take about half a day to install, including testing the unit.