SJI Electrical provides professional consumer unit and fuse board upgrades — based in Paisley and working across Cardonald and the wider Glasgow south-west.
The consumer unit is the central control point of your property's electrical system. An outdated board is one of the most common reasons Cardonald homeowners and landlords get in touch.
Three quick questions, then it goes straight to SJI on WhatsApp.
Cardonald's housing stock is one of the more clearly-dated in Glasgow — most of it built in the interwar 1930s, with North Cardonald's mix of owner-occupied and council-built homes and South Cardonald's cottage flats towards the White Cart Water. Older-style fuse boards are still common in properties of that age that haven't had electrical work done in some time, and it's not always obvious from the outside whether yours needs upgrading.
If you're not sure, we're happy to inspect the existing installation and give you an honest answer either way — whether your board is original or was replaced at some point since.
Every upgrade follows the same structured process, from isolation to certification. It's the same whether the board is being upgraded on its own or as part of wider renovation work.

The existing supply is safely isolated and the current circuits inspected before any work begins.

The existing fuse board is removed once the inspection and plan are agreed with you.

A modern consumer unit is installed, improving circuit protection, capacity and organisation.
Also part of a full rewire →
Full system testing is carried out and certification issued once the upgrade is complete.
Most fuse board upgrade installations are completed within one day, depending on the property — and every upgrade brings genuine, practical benefits over an older board. We'll confirm timing clearly when we quote, so you know what to expect on the day, whether that's a straightforward swap in a South Cardonald cottage flat or one that needs a little longer.
We ensure you understand every stage before work begins.
Send us the details of your Cardonald property and what's prompting the upgrade.
Inspection of the existing installation, with findings explained clearly.
A written quotation provided before anything is agreed.
An installation date agreed that works for you.
Professional installation, followed by testing and certification.
Most installations are completed within one day, depending on the property. We'll confirm timing when we quote.
Common signs include an older-style board still fitted, electrical faults or frequent tripping, planned renovation work, or wanting improved safety protection. We can inspect and advise honestly.
The supply is safely isolated before any work begins, as it is for every upgrade. Full system testing is carried out before we hand the property back to you.
Yes. Every fuse board upgrade includes full system testing, and certification is issued once the work is complete.
Yes. Consumer unit upgrades are a common request for landlords preparing a property for rental, and we regularly work with landlords across Cardonald and the wider south-west.
We'll agree an installation date and arrangements with you in advance, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.
If your Cardonald property still has an older-style fuse board, or you're preparing for renovation or rental, contact SJI Electrical to arrange an inspection. We'll look at the existing installation, explain what we find in plain terms, and give you a written quote before anything is agreed.