A typical home replacement for a 100–125A indoor panel runs about $1,200–$2,500 in parts and labor; a 200A outdoor upgrade with new meter socket can reach $3,000–$6,000. Assumptions: standard conduit routing, existing wiring reachable within 10–30 feet, and a single dwelling. Key cost drivers include panel amperage, indoor vs outdoor location, wiring length, and whether a full panel upgrade or rerouting is needed. Modern distribution boards feature potential life-saving technology in the form of a Residual Current Device (RCD), the purpose of which is to prevent anyone from getting an electric shock, should someone in the property accidentally come into contact with something live, such as a bare wire. Read on to find out what a distribution board is, its different types, why you need to upgrade it and how often, and the costs associated with upgrading an old distribution board with a new one: WHAT IS A DISTRIBUTION BOARD? A distribution board, also called a distribution panel, breaker panel, or. Also known as an electric panel or panel board, a distribution board acts as the main supply system in your home or commercial space.
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