How much does fuse box replacement cost in Leeds? A 2026 guide

A fuse box replacement in Leeds costs between £450 and £900 fully fitted, certified and Building Control notified. The variance is driven by three things: the size of your existing board, whether you upgrade to individual RCBOs, and whether earthing or bonding work is needed on the day.

Typical prices in 2026

Standard 8-way dual-RCD board: £450. Most common in 2-bed Leeds terraces.
RCBO board (individual protection per circuit): £695. Recommended for older wiring or homes with an electric shower.
Larger 16-way or HMO board: £900+. Common in shared houses and larger family homes.

These prices are fully fitted, tested, certified and notified to Leeds City Council under Part P. There is nothing hidden.

What actually affects the price

Board type

Dual-RCD boards split your circuits into two groups. If one RCD trips, you lose half the house. RCBO boards give each circuit its own protection, so a fault only kills that one circuit. RCBOs cost more up front but are the modern standard.

Existing wiring condition

If your wiring is sound, the swap is quick. If we find perished insulation on the ends of the cables, or missing earths, we will need to make good before the new board can be energised. This is unusual on a routine swap but common in properties over 40 years old.

Bonding and earthing

Modern regulations require main equipotential bonding to your gas and water incomer. If it is missing or undersized, we add it during the job. Add roughly £120 to £180 for this.

How long the job takes

A straight swap takes 3 to 5 hours. Your power is off for about 2 of those hours. Most jobs in Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay and other central Leeds suburbs are done in a single morning.

Do you actually need one?

You should consider replacement if you have any of the following:

Rewireable fuses (the old ceramic type with fuse wire)
A Wylex, MEM or Crabtree board with no RCD protection
A board over 25 years old
Nuisance tripping that will not clear
A rental property that has failed its EICR

What certification you should receive

Every replacement comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and a Part P notification lodged with Leeds City Council. Keep the paperwork safely; buyers and their solicitors will ask for it when you sell.

Frequently asked

Do I need to switch off the water?

No. Only the electricity supply is isolated during the work. Water, gas and heating stay on. If you have a combi boiler running on electricity, it will restart automatically when we energise the new board.

Will you tidy up afterwards?

Yes. Dust sheets down before we start, hoovered up before we leave, all packaging and old parts taken away. You should not be able to tell we were there apart from the new board.

What if the survey finds problems I did not know about?

We tell you the full picture in writing before the job starts. If we need to add cost for bonding, earthing, or a circuit repair, you approve it up front. No surprise invoices.