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Electrical Rewiring Cost Calculator
Estimate substantial or whole-home US electrical rewiring costs by home area, wiring condition, scope, and access.
How this estimate is calculated
Home area is multiplied by the reviewed installed whole-home rewiring range. Wiring condition, project scope, and access are explicit per-square-foot adjustments. Permits, inspection, a service-panel upgrade, and wall repair remain optional fixed project allowances so they are not automatically included or scaled with area.
This is a planning estimate, not a contractor quote. Actual contractor quotes vary by location, specification, site conditions, labour, and project requirements.
Useful cost information
Planning assumptions
- This estimates substantial or whole-home rewiring, not a minor electrician visit.
- A new service panel is not included unless selected.
- Fixtures, smart-home systems, unusual service upgrades, and extensive decoration may require separate quotes.
Data sources & methodology
Angi — Cost to Rewire a House [2026 Data]
Last reviewed: 2026-09
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