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Cost to Re-Wire an Electrical Circuit
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Electrical Circuit Labor Direct labor expenses to re-wire electrical circuit. | 5.0 hours | $261.52 | $396.81 |
| Electrical Circuit Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to re-wire electrical circuit including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 circuit | $45.60 | $49.38 |
| Totals - Cost to Re-Wire Electrical Circuit | 1 circuit | $307.12 | $446.19 |
| | Average cost per circuit | $307.12 | $446.19 |
Cost to Re-Wire an Electrical Circuit - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Re-Wire an Electrical Circuit averages $307.12 - $446.19 per circuit in 2013. This Circuit Re-Wiring cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Circuit Re-Wiring 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.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Circuit Re-Wiring - Average Cost Per Circuit
Expect to pay in the high end of the $307.12 - $446.19 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 Circuit Re-Wiring: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Re-Wire an Electrical 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 Circuit Re-Wiring, 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 Circuit Re-Wiring jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Circuit Re-Wiring. 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 Re-Wire an Electrical 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,
