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How Much Does It Cost To Rewire a House?

Electrical wiring.

Key Takeaways

  • Rewiring projects represent a recurring residential opportunity — make sure your electrical products and components are visible to the contractors and builders pursuing this work before bids go out.
  • Understand the cost drivers behind rewiring projects, like home size and scope, so you can position your product line to meet the needs of both budget-conscious and premium-end buyers.
  • Projects tied to safety upgrades, like rewiring, often move quickly once a homeowner commits — getting your products in front of electrical contractors early gives you a better chance of being specified.
  • With 51,000 home electrical fires occurring each year, demand for residential electrical upgrades isn't slowing down, and that steady pipeline is worth building a targeted outreach strategy around.
  • Use preconstruction data to identify residential electrical projects in your region so you're connecting with the right contractors at the right stage of the job.

Rewiring your house is a critical safety measure to prevent electrical fires and other hazards. On average, the cost to rewire a house ranges from about $2,500 to $9,000. However, the actual price tag will vary based on the size of the house and the scope of the project, among other factors. This article explores these costs, the variables that affect the overall expense, and possible financing options for house rewiring projects.

Unlike other residential renovations and repairs, rewiring your home isn’t a visually obvious upgrade. But that doesn’t make the need to update the house’s electrical systems and wiring any less critical. In fact, failing to upgrade your home wiring when necessary can have serious — and even fatal — consequences.

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit industry association, roughly 51,000 home electrical fires occur each year, causing about 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. So while the cost to rewire a house is expensive, investing in a high-quality professional for this essential task is vital for your home’s safety and your family’s well-being.

Before we get into specific rewiring costs, let’s take a quick look at some issues that may indicate your home is in need of rewiring…

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