Fuse Board Upgrades · Chatham, Kent
Consumer Unit Upgrades in Chatham.
NAPIT registered fuse board upgrades across Chatham and ME4 / ME5. Certified to BS 7671 and backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
In short
Do you do fuse board upgrades in Chatham?
Yes. William's Electrical is a NAPIT registered electrical contractor based in Sittingbourne, and we carry out fuse board upgrades across Chatham and the ME4 / ME5 postcodes. About 20 minutes from our Sittingbourne base. Every job is certified to BS 7671 and backed by a 10-year NAPIT workmanship warranty. Call 07825 333341 for a free quote.
Consumer Unit Upgrades in Chatham
The Walderslade, Lordswood and Princes Park estates are the best example we have of why a board change beats a rewire. That 1950s to 1970s housing almost always tests sound on insulation resistance and continuity — the cable has life left in it — while the board itself predates RCD protection entirely and would fail any EICR. Fitting a modern RCBO board brings the whole installation up to current standards for a fraction of a rewire, and takes a day rather than a fortnight. We test first, because on the older Brompton terraces the answer genuinely can be different.
Coverage
Chatham& surrounding area
Postcodes ME4 / ME5
Walderslade · Luton · Lordswood · Princes Park · Wayfield · Brompton · Davis Estate · Weedswood
About 20 minutes from our Sittingbourne base. Free site visits and rough quotes by phone — call 07825 333341.
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What's included in Chatham
- Modern metal consumer unit with RCD or RCBO protection on every circuit
- Full test of the installation before and after the change
- Certification and Building Control notification (Part P self-certified)
- Any minor remedials needed to bring the board change up to standard
- Tidy, labelled finish so every circuit is clearly identified
How it works
Assessment
We check your existing board and circuits and confirm what the upgrade needs.
Install
We fit the new unit, usually in a few hours, with minimal disruption to your power.
Test & certify
Every circuit is tested and you receive your electrical certificate for the work.
“Called Gary at 4am he was at my house for 5am and stopped the leak from doing any further damage and arranged for the repair to be carried out by a plumber. Had him back a few weeks later to find the problem with a socket in my garage that kept tripping. He rewired it all for me and now it works perfect.”
“I phoned him on a Saturday morning. He said could he pop round later and give us a quote. He checked everything and said the job was quite straightforward. The price was very reasonable and Gary said he could fit them there and then. Gary is very knowledgeable, he explained everything and carried out the work cleanly and efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gary.”
“I had a problem with my lights, I had no lights in the house at all. Gary came over to the house and got all the electricity sorted for us in under an hour, so I have no problem recommending him and his company for any electrical issues. He was clean and tidy, good value, friendly and fast.”
“Gary has completed work for me a number of times, including fitting a new kitchen light, repairing a broken plug socket, fitting Hive, fitting alarm/security system and changing light switches to dimmer switches. He always completes work to a high standard.”
Fuse Board Upgrades in Chatham — common questions
Is a board change enough for a house on the Walderslade estate?
In most cases, yes. That estate housing typically tests sound, so a modern board with RCBO protection is the right and proportionate fix. We prove it by testing the circuits before quoting — if the readings came back failing we'd tell you a rewire was the honest answer rather than fitting a new board onto cable that won't support it.
What's the difference between an RCD board and RCBOs?
An RCD board groups circuits behind one or two RCDs, so one fault takes out everything on that side. RCBOs protect each circuit individually, so a fault only kills the circuit it's on — the rest of the house keeps working. RCBOs cost a bit more and are what we normally recommend, particularly in family homes.
Why upgrade my fuse board?
Older boards often lack RCD protection, which guards against electric shock and fire. A modern unit protects each circuit individually and meets current BS 7671 regulations.
How long does a consumer unit change take?
Most domestic board changes are completed within a day, including testing and certification.
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Dyngley Close, Sittingbourne
Kent ME10 2BH
NAPIT registered · BS 7671 compliant · every job backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.