Do I Need a Fusebox Upgrade? A Local Electrician’s Guide for Homeowners in Walton-on-Thames and Surrounding Areas
Your Fusebox might be hidden away under the stairs or in a cupboard, but it’s one of the most important safety features in your home. If you're based in Walton-on-Thames, Hersham, Weybridge or Esher and you're wondering whether it's time to upgrade your consumer unit, this guide will help you.
At Precision Electrical Services, we specialise in domestic electrical work, including full Fusebox upgrades. Here’s what you need to know and why upgrading could be one of the smartest things you do for your home.
Old Fusebox? Here’s Why It Could Be Dangerous
Many older Fusebox's still rely on fuse wires or basic MCBs. These don’t always trip fast enough in the event of a fault, like if someone touches a live part or plugs in a damaged extension lead. This increases the risk of electric shock or electrical fire.
Modern consumer units are fitted with RCBOs and RCD protection that cut the power within milliseconds if a fault is detected, a vital layer of protection for your home and family.
Fire Safety: Modern Units Are Made of Metal
Today’s consumer units are made from non-combustible metal, which helps prevent the spread of fire if something overheats inside the unit. Older plastic or wooden Fusebox's simply don’t offer the same level of safety.
Surge Protection as Standard
With smart tech in every home, TVs, laptops, appliances and more, protecting your electrical equipment has never been more important. That’s why we install Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) with every upgrade. They shield your home from sudden power surges, like those caused by lightning strikes or faults on the electricity network supply.
Why We Only Install RCBO Consumer Units
You may be familiar with split-load boards, where a single fault can take out power to half your home. That’s frustrating and inconvenient, especially when it happens at night.
We only install RCBO consumer units, which isolate just the affected circuit if something goes wrong. It’s a cleaner, safer, and more reliable setup that makes future fault-finding easier and keeps the rest of your home running as normal.
Planning Future Work? Upgrade Now, Not Later
Thinking about a new kitchen, EV charger, or an extension? Any new or altered circuits must meet current electrical regulations and that includes having RCD protection.
If you’ve got an old Fusebox without RCDs, even small changes like moving a socket or changing lighting will require an upgrade. We always recommend getting the board tested and upgraded before the builders arrive, avoiding delays, extra costs, and last-minute problems.
We carry out a pre-upgrade EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) to make sure everything is safe and ready before any work starts. You can find a help sheet explaining the reasons for this on the help sheet section of our website
Why Choose Precision Electrical Services?
We’re a local electrician in Walton-on-Thames, covering Hersham, Weybridge, Esher, and surrounding areas. With over 18 years of experience, we’re known for being reliable, tidy, and easy to work with. We don’t cut corners, we install RCBO boards as standard, fit surge protection, and make sure your installation is fully tested and certified.
Whether you’re upgrading as part of planned work or simply want peace of mind, we’ll give you honest advice, a clear price, and a job done right.
📞 Get in Touch
If you're looking for a Fusebox upgrade in Walton-on-Thames, or need a local electrician you can trust, give us a call today.
