How much does a fuse board upgrade cost in Ireland?
A fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade is priced on parts and labour rather than a single fixed figure — our source price book doesn't publish a specific range for this job, so always get a written quote before work starts. What you can rely on is that it must be carried out by a Safe Electric registered electrician and should come with a completion certificate.
Cost varies with the number of circuits being protected, the type of protection fitted (basic RCD vs individual RCBOs per circuit), and the age and condition of the existing wiring.
It's common for an electrician to find additional issues once the old board is opened up — ask upfront how they'd handle and quote for anything unexpected found mid-job.
Because this is Safe Electric registered work, the certificate you get at the end is as much a part of what you're paying for as the hardware itself — see our guide on who can sign off a new circuit.
What affects the price
- Number of circuits in the new board
- Protection type — shared RCD vs individual RCBOs per circuit
- Access and the condition of your existing wiring
- Whether unrelated faults are found once work begins
When to call a pro
Always — this is Safe Electric registered work only.
Sources
- Safe Electric / RECI / CRU — safeelectric.ie, cru.ie (verified 1 Oct 2026; see src/data/claims.ts electricalCertSafeElectric)
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