About this service
Fuse-box and consumer-unit repairs deal with faults inside or immediately around the distribution equipment, such as a failed RCBO, loose connection, damaged busbar, broken cover, missing blank or heat-damaged termination.
Parts must be compatible with the exact enclosure and manufacturer’s assembly. Devices that fit physically are not automatically suitable. Where equipment is obsolete, damaged beyond safe repair or lacks required protection for proposed work, replacement may be the more responsible option.
Common problems we help with
A breaker or RCBO will not reset
The device may be responding to a circuit fault or may itself have failed. Both possibilities require testing.
Buzzing, smell or heat
Loose terminations and damaged contacts can overheat under load and require urgent isolation.
Broken cover or missing blanks
Openings can allow access to live parts and reduce the enclosure’s protection.
Obsolete replacement parts
Older boards may use devices that are no longer available or should not be mixed with modern alternatives.
How we carry out the work
Separate board fault from circuit fault
We test the outgoing circuit and device rather than assuming the protective device is defective.
Check compatibility and damage
The enclosure, busbar, terminals and neighbouring equipment are inspected before any part is replaced.
Repair and verify
Compatible components are installed to the correct arrangement, connections are checked and the affected circuit is retested.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed fuse box repairs work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- Condition of existing circuits before new protective equipment is fitted
- Available space, circuit identification and future capacity
- Earthing, bonding and supply characteristics
- How essential equipment will be managed during isolation and testing
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For fuse box repairs, the main factors normally include:
- Circuit quantity and board configuration
- Defects revealed by pre-work or completion testing
- Meter tails, earthing and bonding alterations
- Labelling, containment and any necessary relocation
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Updated circuit schedule and protective-device labels
- Test results and applicable installation certificate
- Guidance on testing residual-current devices
- Explanation of any separately identified future recommendations
Fuse Box Repairs questions
Can you replace one breaker?
Yes, when testing confirms the device is faulty and a correct compatible replacement is available.
Why might a full replacement be advised?
Extensive heat damage, an unsafe enclosure, obsolete parts or the need for wider protective upgrades can make local repair unsuitable.
Can a fuse box be repaired without turning off the house?
Work inside distribution equipment normally requires safe isolation. The scope of the outage depends on the fault and arrangement.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.