Average Cost To Rewire A House In 2024 – Forbes Home

Rewiring a house is a major investment. Fortunately, there are ways to save on the cost of this project. Here are five tips on how to lower the cost of rewiring a home:

Install New Circuit Breakers Instead of Rewiring Your Home

The cost to install a new circuit breaker is around $250 to $400, not including the new wiring in that part of the house. If your breaker box has room for the new breaker, and your home’s electrical wiring is in good shape, adding wiring only where it’s needed can save you big time.

Choose Cost-Friendly Materials

THHN/THWN wires are some of the most budget-friendly materials on the market compared to other cables. Keep in mind that choosing high-quality materials may cost you more upfront but could help save money long-term. Still, it’s an economical choice for homeowners looking to save on upfront costs.

Buy Cables in Bulk

The more cable you purchase, the lower the price. For instance, if you purchase 25 linear feet of cable, you’ll pay more per foot than you would if you purchased 100 linear feet.

Limit Opening Walls

If possible, have your pro pull old wires through your crawlspace, attic, basement or floor joists rather than through breaking down walls. Many electricians can fish wire through the walls of your home to avoid costly wall repair services. If you must access wires through the wall, try to have the project completed in one go to avoid having to re-open walls.

DIY Non-Electrical Work

Remember, it’s safest to let an electrician handle the electrical work. But you can still repair walls yourself to help cut down on labor costs.

To arrive at the average costs in this article, editorial team members surveyed 16 different providers on national and local levels. All averaged figures were correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.