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Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Service Panel
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Electrical Service Panel Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade electrical service panel. | 1 panel | $358.50 | $476.63 |
| Electrical Service Panel Labor Direct labor expenses to upgrade electrical service panel. | 9.5 hours | $490.75 | $739.36 |
| Electrical Service Panel Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to upgrade electrical service panel including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 panel | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Electrical Service Panel Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Upgrade Electrical Service Panel | 1 panel | $894.25 | $1,265.99 |
| | Average cost per panel | $894.25 | $1,265.99 |
Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Service Panel - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Upgrade an Electrical Service Panel averages $894.25 - $1,265.99 per panel in 2013. This Electrical Service Panel Upgrade 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 Service Panel Upgrade 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 Service Panel Upgrade - Average Cost Per Panel
Expect to pay in the high end of the $894.25 - $1,265.99 per 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 Service Panel Upgrade: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Service 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 Service Panel Upgrade, 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 Service Panel Upgrade jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Electrical Service Panel Upgrade. 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 Upgrade an Electrical Service 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,
