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Cost to Install an Electrical Sub-Panel
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Electrical Sub-Panel Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade electrical sub-panel. | 1 sub-panel | $358.50 | $476.63 |
| Electrical Sub-Panel Labor Direct labor expenses to install electrical sub-panel. | 9.4 hours | $484.19 | $709.59 |
| Electrical Sub-Panel Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install electrical sub-panel including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 sub-panel | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Electrical Sub-Panel | 1 sub-panel | $867.69 | $1,211.21 |
| | Average cost per sub-panel | $867.69 | $1,211.21 |
Cost to Install an Electrical Sub-Panel - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install an Electrical Sub-Panel averages $867.69 - $1,211.21 per sub-panel in 2013. This Electrical Sub-Panel 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 Electrical Sub-Panel 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 "items" required for the project.
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Electrical Sub-Panel Installation - Average Cost Per Sub-Panel
Expect to pay in the high end of the $867.69 - $1,211.21 per sub-panel 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 Electrical Sub-Panel Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install an Electrical Sub-Panel - 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 Electrical Sub-Panel 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 Electrical Sub-Panel Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Electrical Sub-Panel 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 an Electrical Sub-Panel - 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,
