Southwark’s housing runs the gamut — Georgian townhouses in Borough and Bermondsey, large council estates in Peckham and Camberwell, 1990s conversions in Rotherhithe, and new-builds springing up around Elephant and Castle. Many still have fuse boards that fall short of current UK safety standards. F & A Electrical replaces outdated fuse boards across Southwark with modern RCBO consumer units to BS 7671 18th Edition standards — usually in half a day, fully certified, fixed price.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?
1. Georgian and Victorian properties. Period homes across Borough, Bermondsey, and parts of Camberwell often retain rewirable fuse boards from the 1960s or earlier with no RCD protection. These are a serious safety risk and will fail any modern inspection.
2. Ex-council estates. Large estates across Peckham, Camberwell (including the Aylesbury estate area), and Walworth were fitted with basic consumer units decades ago. Many have plastic enclosures which have been non-compliant since the 2016 amendment requiring metal-clad boards.
3. 1990s-2000s conversions. Bermondsey and Rotherhithe saw significant conversion activity. Many have split-load boards that only protect some circuits. Current 18th Edition regulations require every circuit to have individual RCD protection.
4. Rental and HMO properties. Southwark has a large rental sector. Landlords must keep electrical installations safe — an outdated fuse board is the most common EICR failure.
Not sure if yours needs replacing? Read 5 signs your fuse board needs replacing.
What we fit
We install all-RCBO consumer units — typically Wylex, Hager, or BG. Each circuit gets independent protection, full RCD coverage tripping in under 30ms, Surge Protection Device included, and a metal-clad enclosure meeting 18th Edition fire-safety requirements.
All work complies with Part P Building Regulations and is 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, Part P notification, and 1-year workmanship guarantee backed by the NICEIC Platinum Promise.
How long does it take?
Half a day on site — typically 9am to early afternoon. Power off for 3-4 hours during the changeover.
Southwark areas we cover
- SE1 — Borough, Bermondsey, Waterloo, Southwark
- SE5 — Camberwell
- SE15 — Peckham, Nunhead
- SE16 — Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays
- SE17 — Walworth, Elephant and Castle
- SE22 — East Dulwich
- SE24 — Herne Hill
We also cover neighbouring boroughs — see fuse board replacement in Camden and fuse board replacement in Islington.
Why Southwark 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
- Landlord and HMO specialists
- No upselling — if your wiring is sound, we change just the board
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Phone: 07407 627542 | Email: info@faelectrical.co.uk | Contact form
F & A Electrical — NICEIC accredited, Part P registered. Fuse board replacement across Southwark, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Tower Hamlets.