Your home’s electrical system works silently behind the scenes—but when it starts to fail, the risks can be serious. From outdated fuse boxes to flickering lights, ignoring the warning signs could lead to fire hazards, failed inspections, or expensive appliance damage.
At Lumiel, we specialise in keeping homes across South West London—from Fulham to Wimbledon—safe, compliant, and future-ready.
If you're unsure whether your electrical system is due for an upgrade, here are the top 5 signs to watch for.
If your fuse box has:
Modern consumer units use RCBOs and surge protection, come in fire-resistant metal cases, and are designed to trip instantly when there's a fault—protecting your family from electrocution or fire.
💬 Case Example: A family in Putney upgraded their 1980s fuse box to a modern RCBO unit—reducing fire risk and passing their EICR for landlord compliance.
Are your lights dimming or flickering when the kettle’s on? Do your fuses trip randomly?
These are classic signs of:
As we add more tech to our homes—EV chargers, heat pumps, smart devices—older electrical systems simply can’t keep up.
🔧 Solution: We can redistribute the load across dedicated circuits or fully rewire zones to support high-powered appliances safely.
Wiring doesn’t last forever. If your home is over 30 years old and still has its original cabling, it’s time to take a serious look at the condition.
Outdated wiring types include:
These deteriorate over time, increasing the risk of electrical shocks, short circuits, and fires.
📍 Homes in Clapham and Fulham, especially Victorian conversions, often fall into this category. We’ve helped dozens of homeowners rewire in clean, staged phases.
If you’re a landlord, your property legally requires an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years. A failed EICR can stop you from renting the property and result in fines up to £30,000.
Common reasons for EICR failures:
✅ At Lumiel, we offer same-day remedial work and certification so you can stay legally compliant with minimal downtime.
Planning a loft conversion, new kitchen, or home office? Installing an EV charger or solar panels?
These modern features demand more from your electrical system than it was ever designed for.
To stay safe and future-ready, you may need:
⚡ In South West London homes, EV charger installations often reveal the need for rewiring or fuse board upgrades to handle the extra load safely.
It’s easy to overlook, but if you’re daisy-chaining extension leads or struggling to charge your devices, it’s time to install additional outlets—or upgrade circuits to meet the modern demand.
🔌 We install USB sockets, dedicated appliance circuits, and hidden sockets for media centres as part of our rewiring and smart home services.
With Lumiel, the process is fast, clean, and fully compliant:
We use dust barriers, floor protection, and staged scheduling so you can often stay in the home during the work.
“We had flickering lights, a fuse box from the 80s, and were planning a garden office. Lumiel assessed everything, rewired the kitchen and living room, and installed a new fuse board. Now everything’s safe, future-ready—and we even have capacity for a future EV charger.”
— Jasmine P., Wimbledon Village
Whether you're unsure about your fuse box, adding new appliances, or planning renovations—don’t wait for a problem.
Lumiel offers:
👇 Book your inspection today.
Know your system is safe, legal, and ready for whatever comes next.
