Service-Call Estimate Calculator: Honest Ranges

Step 3 · What's the project?

Same-size panel swap Fuses or Stab-Lok out, modern breaker panel in $2,200–3,200 Upgrade to 200 A service New panel plus service conductors and meter work $3,200–4,600

Step 4 · While we're there (optional)

Whole-home surge protection Type 2 SPD at the panel +$260–340 Service mast / meter base replacement If the overhead mast or meter base is due +$550–950 Add 4+ new circuits during the swap Cheapest time to do it: the panel's already open +$400–800

Step 3 · Which circuit?

40 A plug-in circuit (14-50 receptacle) Charger plugs in; easiest to take with you when you move $750–1,100 48 A hardwired circuit Fastest home charging; charger direct-wired $950–1,400

Step 4 · While we're there (optional)

Panel is 3–10 m from the charger spot Conduit or fished cable run +$150–350 Panel is 10 m+ away or opposite side of house Long run or exterior conduit +$350–700 Load-management device For full 100 A panels, usually beats a service upgrade +$650–900 We supply the charger (48 A unit) Or bring your own: labour price is identical +$750–950

Step 3 · How many outlets or switches?

1 – 3 devices Replacements or a couple of new locations $240–420 4 – 8 devices A room or two $520–980 9 – 15 devices Several rooms or a whole floor $980–1,750

Step 4 · While we're there (optional)

Upgrade wet-area outlets to GFCI Kitchen, bath, exterior: code for good reason +$90–320 One new dedicated circuit Freezer, microwave, workshop, sump +$380–620

Step 3 · How much lighting?

4 recessed lights, one room Includes layout and one dimmer $950–1,350 8 recessed lights, open area Two switching zones $1,600–2,300 12 recessed lights, main floor Three zones, layout plan included $2,200–3,200

Step 4 · While we're there (optional)

Dimmer package (3 dimmers) LED-matched, no buzz +$180–280 Exterior soffit lighting (4 fixtures) Timer or photocell +$220–450

Step 3 · Where would you like to start?

Inspection & written report first Flat fee, credited against any rewire we do: the honest starting point $280–420 Whole-home rewire, under 1,200 sq ft Planning range: firmed up only after inspection $9,000–14,000 Whole-home rewire, 1,200–2,000 sq ft Planning range: firmed up only after inspection $12,000–19,000

Step 4 · While we're there (optional)

Replace the panel at the same time Most K&T homes need it; cheaper done together +$2,200–3,200

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