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Cost to Install a Lighting Circuit
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Lighting Circuit Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade lighting circuit. | 1 circuit | $9.10 | $12.16 |
| Lighting Circuit Labor Direct labor expenses to install lighting circuit. | 6.1 hours | $314.79 | $459.53 |
| Lighting Circuit Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install lighting circuit including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 circuit | $45.60 | $49.38 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Lighting Circuit | 1 circuit | $369.48 | $521.07 |
| | Average cost per circuit | $369.48 | $521.07 |
Cost to Install a Lighting Circuit - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Lighting Circuit averages $369.48 - $521.07 per circuit in 2013. This Lighting Circuit 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 Lighting Circuit 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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Lighting Circuit Installation - Average Cost Per Circuit
Expect to pay in the high end of the $369.48 - $521.07 per circuit 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 Lighting Circuit Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Lighting Circuit - 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 Lighting Circuit 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 Lighting Circuit Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Lighting Circuit 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 Lighting Circuit - 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,
