| What costs are involved these days in re-wiring a | | | | wallboard are the easiest to work with. |
| house? The answer to this is much different | | | | 4) Number of outlets - Although there is an |
| today than it was in the days of old knob and | | | | increase in cost with the addition of outlets, its |
| tube wiring. Specifics such as geographical location, | | | | better to have more than enough planned for |
| size of the house, number of outlets, etc... all play | | | | than too few. You can always subtract as needed |
| a significant role in the overall cost of any | | | | after work begins. Having to add outlets after the |
| remodeling project. The objective of this article is | | | | fact is considerably more expensive. |
| to give the lay person a general idea of the cost | | | | 5) Contractor experience - Well established |
| factors involved so they can make a better | | | | contractors do cost more up front but are much |
| decision when it comes to bidding out this type of | | | | less expensive in the long run. When bidding out |
| project. | | | | your project always get at least 3-5 bids only |
| 1) The current system in place - If the home is | | | | from experienced and licensed contractors. You |
| dated from before the 1950s, there is a strong | | | | can then feel assured hen you choose the lowest |
| change there will be knob and tube wiring in place. | | | | bid that you will be getting quality work. |
| This will involve replacing the entire panel as well | | | | 6) Geographical location - Where your existing |
| as creating new paths for additional wiring needed. | | | | home is located plays a part in determining costs |
| In this case expect additional labor and material | | | | of re-wiring a house. Obviously materials |
| costs. | | | | purchased in areas where demand exceeds |
| 2) House dimensions - There is a direct proportion | | | | supply will mean higher costs. This material cost |
| of labor and material costs to the size of the | | | | will be figured into your overall bill. |
| home. Other factors include whether the existing | | | | These are a few of the most common |
| structure is multi-story, on a slab vs. crawl space. | | | | determinants in the costs of re-wiring a house. |
| 3) Wall structure - Older homes with plaster walls | | | | With that said, typical costs for the averaged |
| significantly increase labor costs as increased time | | | | sized home range from 3-5 thousand. You can |
| and special tools are needed to chase paths for | | | | significantly reduce your costs by planning ahead |
| new wiring. Also consider extra expense due to | | | | and paying attention to the above factors. |
| repairs of existing walls. Homes with existing | | | | |