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// Fuse Board Upgrades //
Fuse Board Upgrades in Cork
Safe Electric registered consumer unit replacement and fuse board upgrades across Cork City and County.
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4.8 · 64 Reviews
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Safe Electric Registered·Fully Insured
// About This Service //
Cork's Trusted Fuse Board Upgrade Specialists
Haven Electrical upgrade fuse boards and consumer units across Cork City and County every week. If your home has an older consumer unit without RCD protection — common in Cork properties built before 1990 — you may be living with a real safety risk. Modern consumer units with RCBO protection give each circuit its own protection, meaning a fault on one circuit doesn’t trip the whole board. We carry out free site surveys, give you a fixed price, and handle all ESB Networks notifications on your behalf. Most fuse board upgrades are done in a single day.
Safe Electric Registered
Every upgrade certified by a Safe Electric registered electrician with a full certificate on completion.
RCD Protected Units
Modern consumer units with full RCD and RCBO protection on every circuit for maximum safety.
Fully Insured
Public liability and employer’s insurance. All work complies with current Irish electrical regulations.
5-Year Guarantee
Full 5-year workmanship guarantee on all fuse board upgrade work.
// What You Get //
What’s Included With Every Fuse Board Upgrade
Free site survey and quote
We inspect your existing consumer unit and advise on exactly what’s needed.
Removal of old fuse board
Old consumer unit safely removed and disposed of responsibly.
Supply and fit of new consumer unit
Modern, correctly-rated consumer unit sourced and installed to Irish standards.
RCD and RCBO protection fitted
Full residual current device and RCBO protection fitted for all circuits.
Cable checks and testing
All existing circuits checked and tested before reconnection to the new board.
Safe Electric certificate issued
Certificate signed off by a Safe Electric registered electrician on completion.
Inspection and test report
Full written report documenting your upgraded installation.
Notification to ESB Networks if required
We handle all necessary ESB Networks notifications on your behalf.
5-year workmanship guarantee
Full guarantee on all labour and materials.
// SIMPLE PROCESS //
How It Works
1
Fill In The Form
Takes less than 60 seconds. Tell us about your job and where you’re based in Cork.
2
Send Us Photos or a Video
We’ll send you a WhatsApp message so you can show us the job. Helps us give you an accurate quote without a wasted visit.
3
Get Your Quote & Book In
We’ll come back to you within 24 hours with a price. Agree a day and time that suits you — we’ll be there.
// Why Choose Haven //
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Why Cork Homeowners Choose Haven Electrical
Honest, Transparent Pricing
Fixed price before we start — no hidden extras. You know exactly what you’re paying before our van pulls up.
Safe Electric Registered
All our electricians are Safe Electric certified. Every upgrade is done to the highest standard and certified on completion.
ESB Notification Handled
We take care of the ESB Networks paperwork on your behalf — one less thing for you to worry about.
15+ Years Trading in Cork
Over 15 years upgrading fuse boards across Cork. Our reputation is built on doing the job right, first time.
// Customer Reviews //
What Cork Customers Say
★★★★★
“We’re so pleased with the service from Haven Electrical Limited. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently, from the prompt replies to getting us scheduled in right away. The technician Caoilte was professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.”
★★★★★
“Sent an email for a quote on Monday. Had a phone call Tuesday morning and had Haven call Thursday! Very happy with the turn around, highly recommend. Very clear on prices and affordable for those small jobs around the house. Will definitely use again!”
// FAQs //
Fuse Board Upgrade FAQs
Most Cork homeowners pay between €400 and €800 for a fuse board upgrade, depending on the size of the existing installation and the number of circuits. If cable remediation is needed or the board is in an awkward location, it may be towards the higher end. We give you a fixed price after a free site survey.
A standard fuse board upgrade typically takes half a day to a full day. We turn off the power, remove the old unit, fit the new consumer unit, reconnect all circuits, test everything, and restore power — all in a single visit for most Cork homes.
Yes — your power will be off while the old unit is being swapped out, which takes a few hours for a standard job. We’ll let you know in advance so you can plan around it. We work efficiently to minimise the outage time and restore power as quickly as possible.
Common signs include a board with old-style rewirable fuses rather than modern circuit breakers, no RCD protection, circuits tripping frequently, or a visibly deteriorating unit. If your home was built before 1990 and the board hasn’t been changed, it’s worth having it assessed.
An RCD (Residual Current Device) is a safety switch that cuts power if it detects an earth fault — protecting you from electrocution. Irish regulations require RCD protection on all final circuits in domestic installations. If your current board doesn’t have it, a fuse board upgrade is the safest solution.
Yes — where a notification to ESB Networks is required (typically when the consumer unit is replaced), we handle it on your behalf. You don’t need to do anything. We include this as standard in all our fuse board upgrade jobs across Cork.
Not always — but if your existing board is old, has no spare ways, or lacks proper RCD protection, an upgrade is often required before an EV charger can be safely installed. We’ll assess your board as part of the EV charger quote at no extra charge and advise honestly on what’s needed.
Yes — every fuse board upgrade comes with a Safe Electric certificate and an inspection and test report issued on completion. This is a legal requirement and confirms your installation has been upgraded to current Irish electrical standards.
// Related Services //
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Electrical Safety Testing
Full EICR condition reports for Cork homes. Confirms whether a fuse board upgrade is needed before you commit.
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// Free Quote //
Get Your Free Fuse Board Upgrade Quote in Cork
Free site survey · No obligation · Safe Electric certified
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021 203 2045
Unit 5, Carrigaline Industrial Estate,
Co Cork
Co Cork
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