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Estimate an electrical job in seconds. Price wiring by wire gauge and run length, quote devices by the count, or spec a panel upgrade or added circuits — then see your labor and what to charge.

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Price the circuit, not just the wire

Electrical money is in the labor and the risk — you are licensed, and the inspector signs off on your name. So quote the circuits, the boxes, and the fish, not just the coil of Romex. Keep devices itemized so a homeowner can add three more cans without a new bid, put the panel and the permit on their own lines, and set a rate that pays for the license you carry.

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How much does it cost to rewire a house?
About $5–$17 per sq ft, so a 1,500–2,500 sq ft home runs roughly $6,000–$20,000. Open walls in new construction are cheaper than fishing wire through finished walls. Labor is the driver — quote the circuits and the access honestly.
What wire gauge do I need?
14 AWG (about $0.75/ft) handles 15-amp lighting and general outlets; 12 AWG (about $1/ft) is for 20-amp kitchen, bath, and laundry circuits; 10 AWG (about $1.50/ft) for a 30-amp dryer, A/C, or water heater; 8 or 6 AWG for a range or a subpanel. Match the gauge to the breaker.
How much to install an outlet or a light?
Typical installed prices on existing wiring: standard outlet $150–$350, GFCI $130–$300, switch $100–$300, dimmer $80–$250, light fixture $150–$300, ceiling fan $146–$600, recessed can $125–$300 each. A new dedicated 240-volt circuit for a dryer or EV runs $250–$800.
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