Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Circuit Re-Wiring
Circuit Re-Wiring guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Circuit Re-Wiring? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Circuit Re-Wiring work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Circuit Re-Wiring work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Circuit Re-Wiring labor cost? What are the important Circuit Re-Wiring quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Circuit Re-Wiring - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Circuit Re-Wiring? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Circuit Re-Wiring expect to pay between $199.69 to $292.88 for each electrical circuit. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Circuit Re-Wiring work? | Your Circuit Re-Wiring project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Circuit Re-Wiring work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Circuit Re-Wiring work? | The operation and performance of the elecrical circuit may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Circuit Re-Wiring carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Circuit Re-Wiring something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Circuit Re-Wiring requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Circuit Re-Wiring work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Circuit Re-Wiring - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Circuit Re-Wiring. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Circuit Re-Wiring work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Circuit Re-Wiring will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All wiring will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the electrical circuit
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of wiring; there will be no splice along any connection
- Locate and secure wiring in straight, clean runs along framing, so that wiring is protected from damage
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The elecrical circuit will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The elecrical circuit will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The elecrical circuit will deliver power at rated voltage with proper polarity and grounding
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All elecrical circuit operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
Circuit Re-Wiring - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Circuit Re-Wiring. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the elecrical circuit work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Circuit Re-Wiring will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Circuit Re-Wiring by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of elecrical circuit, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order elecrical circuit; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Remove existing elecrical circuit (optional)
- Install elecrical circuit using romex standoff wire staples, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Connect elecrical circuit to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Circuit Re-Wiring and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Circuit Re-Wiring work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
