Replacing A Breaker Box Cost. Some older houses have a fused electrical service. It may cost more if the wiring needs a complete overhaul.
Replacing a fuse box with a breaker box runs 1 000 to 2 000. The price of an electrician can vary depending on your area. It could range anywhere from 500 to 1 300 depending on site conditions our price to replace a breaker panel ranges from 660 all the way up to 2 900 says licensed master electrician reed chambers who owns peerless electric in euless texas.
The cost is as low as 130 for 15 amp to 30 amp breakers and as high as 280 for breakers up to 200 amps or when the circuit breaker is an older one with limited availability.
Replacing a fuse box with a breaker box runs 1 000 to 2 000. Average cost of circuit breaker replacement or new breaker installation the average cost to install a new circuit breaker is 187. It may cost more if the wiring needs a complete overhaul. If you were to replace a standard 15 to 60 amp circuit breaker then you will pay 175 to replace the 1st breaker followed by 75 to 125 for each additional breaker.