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The electrical power that courses through your home is like your house's life blood. It makes things work. Ceiling fans, computer networks, lights and maybe even your
heating and cooling depend on it. Whether you're having electrical problems, adding electrical outlets, upgrading an electrical panel to accommodate a new appliance, or
wiring a new home, you'll need a reliable licensed electrician. Because of the dangers and complexities involved, most electrical work falls far outside the DIY zone. Even if
it's a seemingly easy job, such as installing a light dimmer, you should consider bringing in a pro. Get free quotes from highly rated local electricians.

Most electricians charge by the hour, and an experienced electrician should be able to give you a reasonably accurate hours-needed estimate from the start. But there are
other factors that can aᴀ洅ect the cost of your electrical job, depending on the type of job you need accomplished  Continue Reading

Hire an Electrician Costs Upgrade an Electrical Panel Costs

MOST HOMEOWNERS SPENT BETWEEN: MOST HOMEOWNERS SPENT BETWEEN:

$160 - $515 $581 - $1,558

AVERAGE COST: AVERAGE COST:

$322 $1,070

LOW COST: HIGH COST: LOW COST: HIGH COST:

$80 $900 $150 $2,600

Select your Electrical project

Hire an Electrician
(42,629 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST:

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$322

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Upgrade an Electrical
Panel
(7,745 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST:
$1,070

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Install Electrical Install a Ceiling Fan

Wiring or Panel (5,290 projects)
(5,467 projects)
AVERAGE NATIONAL
AVERAGE NATIONAL COST:
COST:
$242
$1,285
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Install a Lighting
Fixture
(3,104 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST:
$439

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Install an Outlet Repair a Lighting

(2,642 projects) Fixture
(2,127 projects)
AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST: AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST:
$197
$180
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Install an Attic Fan Install a Bath Fan

(2,015 projects) (1,411 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE NATIONAL

COST: COST:
$544 $359

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Install a Generator Repair an Attic Fan

(1,337 projects) (1,063 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE NATIONAL

COST: COST:
$3,225 $277

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Install a Switch Repair a Ceiling Fan

(972 projects) (930 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE NATIONAL

COST: COST:
$142 $131

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Repair a Generator Repair a Bath Fan

(439 projects) (374 projects)

AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE NATIONAL

COST: COST:
$245 $231

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Install or Repair a Get a Building Permit
Home Automation (33 projects)
System
(52 projects) AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST:
AVERAGE NATIONAL
COST: $911

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Adding or Upgrading Your Electrical Panel

If you have recently purchased a home with an older panel or your current panel cannot supply the amount of power you need, then you might need to upgrade the panel
or install a new one. The minimum requirement for an electric breaker panel is 100 amps. Panels come in 100, 150, 200 and 400 amp capacities. Old panels, especially
those with the old glass fuses, are prone to tripping and can pose a ᴀ밄re hazard. Remember to choose a panel that exceeds your electricity needs so you won't tax your
electrical system, which can cause outages, or worse, a ᴀ밄re. Your electrician can advise you on whether your panel can be upgraded or needs to be replaced. Upgrades will
cost you about $100 on average. Keep in mind that an old style fuse box cannot be upgraded and must be replaced with a new panel.

Adding New Wiring and Switches

When you hire an electrician, even for a small job like installing a light switch, be aware that most charge a minimum fee for a visit. But that fee will roll into the cost of the
job. In other words, although an electrician may charge $70 just to walk in the door, that money might cover the ᴀ밄rst hour of work. The cost of the job will vary depending
on the complexity and parts needed. One factor that often contributes to a job's complexity is access. How diᴀ甇cult will it be to run wires, etc.? Will your electrician need to
cut into the walls, and, if so, how much? Also that issue of capacity may arise when you add new wiring or install switches. A cheap and simple job can get expensive when
you need to update or change your electrical board.

Installing Lighting Fixtures

If the cost to install a light ᴀ밄xture seems high, that's because it includes the price of the ᴀ밄xture. Here's one of the few electrical jobs that may end up costing you more in
materials than labor. But, again, capacity issues that require board upgrades or access complications may raise those labor costs. Your electrician should be able to give you
an estimate before starting the job.

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Yvetta Hudgins 245 days ago
Chris from Mr. Value Electricians was a pleasure to work with. His motto is quality work and customer
satisfaction at a fair price. I'm pleased to say he REALLY delivers! His pricing was within the price guide
for this area so luckily there was no nasty shock for the cost of install. 

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Virginia Young 30 days ago

The Electritioner was very prompt to install a nest thermometer. He stayed and showed me how to work it. 

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luis herrera 58 days ago

I do you electric panel for 500 labor only no permit no material  100 a 200 a  I do that in 6 hour if no is free
lice electrician nj  973 4797854

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Myrna Davidson 114 days ago

Due to family illness, need to cancel an appointment for tomorrow. All I can remember is "Bob". He was an
electrician. Help, please!!! 

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Don Daniels 229 days ago
Sentry Electric And Controls, Inc has 40 years of service in NC, SC & Tx. Listed in the Charlotte Business
Journal top 25 list of electrical contractors and a Duke Energy perferred electrical contractor. Professional
up to date service both in residental, commerical and industrial projects.

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