I am looking into rewiring my 1.5 story/2000 sq home with about 30 receptacles.?

Question

How much time and money would this take for an electrician? Anybody have a similar experience?

It is 1.5 story, so there are attics on the sides of the 2nd story that can be used to run wire. The wire for the first floor right now is ran through the basement under the joices

Answer 1

well there are a lot of variables there. you use to have 30 receptacles now that ya rewiring must meet new code. most likely new electrical service. and your kitchen will be required more dedicated circuits. these usually are visually looked at before a bid is given

Answer 2

Something you forgot to factor in. The electrical codes in certain areas require electrical outlets be no farther than so many feet. It is meant to prevent people from using extention cords. So, depending on the length of your wall, you may need more than 30 receptacles. Also, do you expect the electrician to use the existing wiring or pull new ones? Again, you may not have a choice depending on the condition and code.

I think you are looking at anywhere from about a thousand (dollars) to 5 thousands. Only way to find out is to contact your local and reputable electrical company and ask for a quote.

Why are you doing this in the first place? Is there a reason that will require this?

Answer 3

just switching out the receptacles? I'd not pay someone to do that, it should only take maybe 2 min at the most to change one out, that includes removing and re-installing the cover plate. Doing the math, I'd say an hours of my time is way more cost effective, that paying some electrician 60 bucks or even more an hour, which they'll take probably 4 to 6 hrs.
Your local Lowes/Home Depot has do it yourself guides that can help you with this...if you are remodeling, you have local codes that you need to follow, or if you don't, when you go to resell the house, you'll end up paying the electrician at that point.
rewiring the whole house it too much of a task, I'd sell it and buy new!

Answer 4

Like the guy said above, is it a split level? are you just adding Is there an attic that can be used to run wire? finished basement? In perfect circumstances count on at least a week, and at $35 an hour x at least 3 or 4 electricians plus materials (copper is really expensive right now).

Answer 5

Many electricians charge by "the drop"; meaning, per outlet, per switch, or overhead light. In this case, it's easy to determine approximate cost.

I'll caution you that in the case of wiring/adding outlets: more is better! One always needs more than they have. I rewired my entire 100yr old house and thot I was really going overboard in terms of how many I put in. Number one thing I discovered, is NoT to put outlets in the middle of the wall; put at least two on any wall-run, each at the ends of the wall, rather than the middle. The middle of the wall invariably is covered by some piece of furniture!

Also, [and this is subject to codes of course,] but when I do it next for a house I live in, I will not install outlets at the traditional low level; but will place them about 1/3 way up the wall.
P.S. You CaN do it yourself, if you're so inclined.

Answer 6

a service has NOTHING to do with this project...and adding or replacing 30 outlets..requires per code ground updates...meaning a 3 wire circuit...which unless you now have would be required...not simply as others said changing the outlets...with new ones...(i am a 30 + yr master electricina and presently an inspector),,,,the cost could run you in T and M...
$100 average an outlet or more it difficult...to run some areas..
if not too hard to run cables..then possibly down to as low as $60 an outlet..

Answer 7

are you talking about total rewire,,the wiring,outlets,switches,fixtures,or just changing outlets ?,,would make a tremendous difference in time and cost