How Whole-Home Rewiring Is Priced
Rewiring is quoted per finished square foot. The two biggest cost drivers are home size and wall accessibility. Open walls require far less labor than fishing wire through completed drywall or plaster — and that difference shows in the price.
New Construction & Fully Gutted Renovations
Walls and ceilings are open — wiring runs directly to boxes with full access. Most cost-effective rewire scenario.
Finished Homes & Occupied Rewires
Wiring must be fished through completed drywall, ceilings, and finished spaces — significantly more labor than open-wall work.
Other Services
These are general starting ranges — not guaranteed quotes. Final pricing depends on home layout, number of circuits and devices, kitchen appliance circuits, lighting, AFCI/GFCI requirements, panel capacity, permit jurisdiction, and overall scope. Panel replacements, service upgrades, EV charger circuits, specialty lighting, and drywall repair are priced separately. An on-site evaluation is required for an accurate quote.
On-site estimate: $89 — credited toward your project if approved within 30 days.
💰 0% financing available on rewiring projects — check if you prequalifyDo You Need a Rewire?
- Your home was built before 1970 and still has original wiring
- You have knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring
- Outlets are ungrounded (two-prong instead of three-prong)
- You're planning a major renovation
- Your insurance company is requiring updated wiring
- You smell burning or see discolored outlets/switches
What's Included in a Rewire?
A full rewire from Richie Electric includes:
- Removal of old, unsafe wiring
- New copper wiring throughout (Romex NM-B)
- New outlets, switches, and cover plates
- GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors
- AFCI protection where required by code
- New panel connections and circuit labeling
- All permitting and inspections
- Drywall patching coordination (if needed)
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Need a Wiring Assessment?
We'll inspect your current wiring and give you an honest assessment of what needs to be done — and what doesn't. 0% financing available on qualifying projects.