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Cost to Install a Ceiling Outlet Box
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Ceiling Outlet Box Labor Direct labor expenses to install ceiling outlet box. | 3.8 hours | $193.46 | $282.53 |
| Ceiling Outlet Box Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install ceiling outlet box including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 box | $31.31 | $33.91 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Ceiling Outlet Box | 1 box | $224.77 | $316.44 |
| | Average cost per box | $224.77 | $316.44 |
Cost to Install a Ceiling Outlet Box - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Ceiling Outlet Box averages $224.77 - $316.44 per box in 2013. This Ceiling Outlet Box Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Ceiling Outlet Box Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "boxs" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Ceiling Outlet Box Installation - Average Cost Per Box
Expect to pay in the high end of the $224.77 - $316.44 per box range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Ceiling Outlet Box Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Ceiling Outlet Box - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Ceiling Outlet Box Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Ceiling Outlet Box Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Ceiling Outlet Box Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Ceiling Outlet Box - References
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Benchmarking Productivity Indicators for Electrical and Mechanical Projects The Journal of Construction Engineeringa nd Management, Jul 2002,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Electrical Project Costs About.com, Jul 2012,
