If your Hackney home still has an old rewirable fuse board or a split-load consumer unit from the early 2000s, it almost certainly falls short of current UK safety standards. F & A Electrical replaces outdated fuse boards across Hackney with modern RCBO consumer units to BS 7671 18th Edition standards — usually in half a day, fully certified, fixed price.
From £450 + VAT for a standard 1-bed/2-bed flat. Call 07407 627542 for a free quote.
Why upgrade your fuse board?
Hackney’s housing stock is a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war council builds, and converted warehouses — and each comes with its own electrical history. Here are the most common reasons we replace boards in the borough:
1. Rewirable fuse boards in Victorian terraces. Streets like those around Clapton, Stoke Newington, and Dalston are lined with period properties that still have original wired-fuse boards from the 1960s or earlier. These offer no RCD protection at all — if someone touches a live wire, there is no automatic cut-off.
2. Split-load boards from 1990s-2000s conversions. Hackney saw a wave of flat conversions in the late 1990s, particularly around London Fields and Mare Street. Many were fitted with split-load consumer units that only protect some circuits with an RCD. Under the current 18th Edition wiring regulations, every circuit needs individual RCD protection.
3. Plastic-cased boards in ex-council flats. Properties across estates in Homerton, Clapton, and Hackney Downs often still have plastic consumer units. Since 2016, metal-clad enclosures have been required in new installations to reduce fire risk.
Not sure whether yours needs replacing? Read our guide to 5 signs your fuse board needs replacing.
What we fit and why
We replace old boards with all-RCBO consumer units — typically Wylex, Hager, or BG. Each circuit gets its own protection — a fault on the kitchen ring doesn’t kill the lights upstairs. Full RCD coverage with earth faults tripping in under 30ms, Surge Protection Device included, metal-clad enclosure meeting 18th Edition fire-safety requirements.
All work is carried out to Part P Building Regulations standards and self-certified through our NICEIC registration.
Pricing
| Property | Board type | Total cost (parts + labour + VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed / 2-bed flat | 6-way RCBO | £450 – £550 |
| 3-bed house or flat | 10-way RCBO | £550 – £650 |
| 4-bed house | 12-way RCBO | £650 – £800 |
| HMO / commercial | TPN board, varies | Quoted on survey |
Includes: new consumer unit, all RCBOs, labour, NICEIC certificate, Building Control notification via Part P, and a 1-year workmanship guarantee on top of the NICEIC Platinum Promise.
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How long does it take?
Half a day on site — typically 9am arrival, finished by early afternoon. Power is off for 3-4 hours during the changeover.
Hackney areas we cover
- E5 — Clapton, Upper Clapton, Lower Clapton
- E8 — Dalston, London Fields, Hackney Central
- E9 — Homerton, Hackney Wick, Victoria Park
- N16 — Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill
- N15 — South Tottenham (our home postcode)
We also cover neighbouring boroughs — see fuse board replacement in Camden and fuse board replacement in Islington.
Why Hackney customers choose F & A Electrical
- NICEIC accredited — every install backed by the Platinum Promise
- Part P registered — full self-certification
- Fully insured to £5M public liability
- No upselling — if your wiring is sound, we change just the board
- Same-week availability on most jobs
Book a free quote
Phone: 07407 627542 | Email: info@faelectrical.co.uk | Contact form
F & A Electrical — NICEIC accredited, Part P registered. Fuse board replacement across Hackney, Islington, Camden, Tower Hamlets, Southwark.