Cost to Rewire a House
24 January 2007
Many people want to know how much it will cost to rewire their entire house. Like the answer to so many difficult questions... it depends.Factors in the Rewiring Cost:
- Age of the Home - older homes can require more work - the electrical box might only be for 100 amps while homes today need 200 amps.
- Number of Rooms - you can rewire one room, three, just the main floor, or the entire house.
- The Level of Intrusiveness - will the electrician need to go behind the walls to remove and replace wiring? Or will they be able to run new wire in the baseboards and through the floorboards through an unfinished basement and attic?
- Area of the Country - like any labor intensive job, costs can vary from state to state and within urban versus rural communities.
Plan on spending about $1000 to $1500 to rewire a single major room, such as your kitchen which requires multiple outlets and usually has a lot of accent and task lighting. Smaller room could be in the $300 to $1000 range. To completely wire the average home in the U.S. it will cost anywhere from $8000 to $20,000
To find a local electrician for your rewiring project - post the request with us at Construction Deal. We'll match you to electrical experts in your area and it won't cost you anything. You'll be able to choose from a variety of companies and their various bids to make sure you get the best price!
Labels: Cost of Installation, Rewiring Costs
