Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Re-Wire a Home
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Home Wiring Labor Direct labor expenses to re-wire home. | 38.0 hours | $1,943.31 | $2,866.49 |
| Home Wiring Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to re-wire home including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 wiring | $1,268.98 | $1,374.18 |
| Totals - Cost to Re-Wire Home | 1 wiring | $3,212.28 | $4,240.67 |
| | Average cost per wiring | $3,212.28 | $4,240.67 |
Cost to Re-Wire a Home - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Re-Wire a Home averages $3,212.28 - $4,240.67 per wiring in 2013. This Home 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 Home 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.
Home Re-Wiring - Average Cost Per Wiring
Expect to pay in the high end of the $3,212.28 - $4,240.67 per wiring 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 Home Re-Wiring: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Re-Wire a Home - 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 Home 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 Home Re-Wiring jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Home 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 a Home - 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,
