# Relocate a Business Distribution Board Distribution Board Relocation # Relocate a Business Distribution Board | Kilowatts UK Compare quotes to relocate a commercial distribution board or consumer unit: survey, circuit rerouting, testing and an EIC to BS 7671. [Request quotes for Distribution Board Relocation ↓](#get-quote-now) [Explore related services](/services/commercial/general-electrical-work/) Service overview ## Distribution Board Relocation: what to know ## Why move a distribution board? For many businesses, the distribution board (or consumer unit, in smaller premises) is the central point that keeps operations running. When a board is badly located, overloaded or outdated, moving it becomes an important step in keeping the site safe and efficient. Commercial distribution board relocation puts your board where it is safe, accessible and ready for future growth. Relocating a board can solve a number of problems. Older buildings often have boards in unsafe or impractical places, such as damp storerooms, behind stock, or in areas with poor access. Moving the board to a better position improves safety for staff, makes maintenance and isolation easier, and reduces risk in an emergency. A well-positioned board also makes future upgrades, expansions and inspections much simpler. BS 7671 expects switchgear to be accessible for operation, inspection and maintenance, and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require adequate working space and safe means of isolation. ## Choosing the new location A good location is dry, away from heat sources and escape-route obstructions, easy to reach without moving stock or furniture, and close enough to the incoming supply to avoid long, heavy submain cables. In buildings with an escape stair or protected route, the electrician will check fire safety requirements before choosing a spot, and in shared buildings the landlord's consent may be needed. The meter, the main fuse (cut-out) and the incoming service cable belong to your electricity supplier and network operator, not the business. If the move means relocating any of these, it has to be arranged with them, and that can affect the timescale. Many relocations avoid this by leaving the meter in place and running new tails or a submain to the new board position. ## How the work is done The process begins with a survey to agree the most suitable new position. The electrician then plans safe isolation, extends or reroutes circuits to the new location, installs the board and reconnects everything with minimal disruption to the business, often out of hours. Every circuit is tested, and the work is recorded on an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, the current IET Wiring Regulations. Many organisations relocate a board alongside [fuse box upgrades](/services/commercial/general-electrical-work/commercial-fuse-box-upgrades/) or as part of a [rewiring project](/services/commercial/general-electrical-work/commercial-wiring-and-rewiring/), so the whole installation is brought up to date at once. If you are considering solar, the [solar comparison tool](/services/commercial/renewable-energy/commercial-solar-panel-installation/compare/) can help you plan the board position around future generation and battery equipment. ## Home and business In a home in England, moving a consumer unit is notifiable building work under Part P, either through a registered competent person scheme or building control. Part P does not apply to commercial premises, so no building notice is needed for the electrical work itself, although other building work (such as fire-stopping or structural openings) may need building regulations approval. Commercial sites often have three-phase supplies, several sub-boards and submains, which makes planning the sequence of the move more involved. ## Compare relocation quotes The advantages of professional relocation include lower fire risk, better access and easier energy management. Leaving a poorly placed board can mean safety hazards, insurance questions or difficulty expanding your electrical capacity. Request multiple quotes through Kilowatts UK and compare experienced commercial electricians, or call free on 0800 009 6058. ## Related services - [protecting business equipment from power surges](/services/commercial/general-electrical-work/commercial-surge-protection/) - [RCD protection for business premises](/services/commercial/general-electrical-work/commercial-rcd-installation/) - [solar panels for factories and warehouses](/services/industrial/renewable-energy/industrial-solar-panel-installation/) - [workplace and fleet EV charging](/services/commercial/electric-vehicle-infrastructure/commercial-multi-ev-charging/) - [lighting for industrial sites](/services/industrial/lighting/) A simpler way to get started ## Move forward with confidence 01### Describe the work Share what you need, whether you have a detailed plan or are still exploring the options. 02### Compare your options Review quotes in your account and compare the details that matter to your project. 03### Choose your next step Make an informed decision about the work, timing and provider that suit you. 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Common reasons are safety (damp or obstructed locations), poor access for isolation and maintenance, refitting or reconfiguring the space, and making room for expansion. ### Can the meter be moved at the same time? Only by your electricity supplier or network operator, because the meter and main fuse belong to them. Many relocations leave the meter where it is and run new cables to the new board position. ### What standards must the relocation meet? The work must be designed, installed and tested to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, and the business must meet the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. ### Do I need to notify building control? Not for the electrical work in commercial premises, because Part P covers dwellings. In a home in England, moving a consumer unit is notifiable. Any related building work, such as fire-stopping, may need approval in its own right. ### What certificate will I get after the relocation? An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). An EICR is a different document, used for periodic inspection of an existing installation.