From the Victorian and Edwardian villas around the Leas to the harbour terraces and the homes of Cheriton and Sandgate, much of Folkestone's housing still runs on original or only part-upgraded boards. An older fuse box with rewireable fuses and no RCD protection is the weak point in these properties, and a part-upgraded board can leave some circuits protected and others not. A modern consumer unit cuts the power in a fraction of a second when a fault occurs, with dedicated protection on every circuit, so the whole house is brought up to one consistent standard.
We are NAPIT registered and City and Guilds qualified, working to the 18th Edition. We test the circuits before changeover so we know exactly what we are dealing with, then fit RCBOs and surge protection as standard. The new board is labelled clearly and we walk you through it, so you understand your electrics rather than guessing at unmarked switches. The job is usually completed in a day, and we certify it and notify Building Control on your behalf. You always get a free fixed written quote first, one clear price up front.
Sorts part-upgraded boards
Many Folkestone homes have a mix of old and newer parts. We bring every circuit up to one consistent, properly protected standard.
RCBOs and surge protection
Individual RCBO protection plus surge protection as standard, suited to older Leas and harbour-area villas with original wiring.
Walked through with you
We label the new board and explain each circuit, so you leave knowing exactly how your own electrics are arranged.
Your questions, answered
How long is the power off during the work?
A typical Folkestone changeover takes a day with the supply off only for parts of it. We plan around your day and bring circuits back on as the new board goes in.
Why does my new consumer unit keep tripping?
A modern RCBO board detects faults an old box ignored, so a trip usually points to a real underlying issue. We test before changeover and explain anything found, so there are no surprises.
My board was part-upgraded already, do I still need this?
A part-upgraded board often leaves some circuits unprotected. We will assess what you have and give a free fixed quote, so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.
Ready for electrics done properly?
Free fixed quotes across New Romney and Kent. Certified work, an immaculate finish and a price that doesn't move.