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How much does it cost to run electricity to an outbuilding?

Outbuilding. The cost to run electricity to detached outbuildings is between $2 and $5 per square foot, plus the cost of running electrical cable above or below ground. Running cable underground costs an extra $3 to $12 per linear foot, depending on how far you need to extend it.

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New Construction Wiring Installation Costs

It costs $3 to $5 per square foot to install wiring in new construction, including labor, materials, and permits. If you choose to “rough in” wiring only, you'll pay $2 to $4 per square foot. When contractors “rough-in” wiring, they’ll install it but not finish it. Instead of installing outlets and appliances, they'll cap the wiring. In general, though, rough-in and finish work is included in the cost of new wiring at $3 to $5 per square foot. However, if you choose to save money and DIY the rough-in work, you'll still need an electrician to check your work and make the actual electrical connections. Some electricians charge by the hour, at the cost of $50 to $100, or by the square foot, at $2 to $4.

Full House

Wiring a full house costs $3 to $5 per square foot. A small, 800-square-foot home will run about $2,400 to $4,000. An expansive 3,000-square-foot property would cost $9,000 to $15,000. Wiring a new home addition costs $3 to $5 per square foot. For example:

Average garage (288 square feet): $865–$1,440

Average kitchen remodel (151 square feet): $450–$755

Average living room (480 square feet: $1,440–$2,400 .

Average basement (1,000 square feet): $3,000–$5,000

Outbuilding

The cost to run electricity to detached outbuildings is between $2 and $5 per square foot, plus the cost of running electrical cable above or below ground. Running cable underground costs an extra $3 to $12 per linear foot, depending on how far you need to extend it. Your land location might also require excavation to successfully place the cable and conduits underground or a more durable cable that can withstand weather and other elements. As with any new addition, inside or outside, you’ll need to consider the size of the outbuilding, how far it is from your home, and how much wiring it needs. A small shed that’s 10 feet from your home, for example, might only need a couple outlets and a light fitting (about $100). A bigger workshop that’s 100 feet from your home, on the other hand, might require hookups for appliances, tools, and more lights (as much as $4,600). You'll pay between $3 and $5 per square foot to install new wiring. This price includes all materials and labor, including adding a new panel, wires, outlets, switches, drywall finishing, and other related tasks. The table below shows you some common property sizes and how much it typically costs to install new wiring in each.

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How much does it cost to install an electrical subpanel?

between $600 and $1,750 On average, a 150-amp subpanel will cost between $600 and $1,750 to install. We often advise homeowners to upgrade to a higher-amperage subpanel as a way of “future-proofing” their home.

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We all tend to take the electricity in our homes for granted. We plug in our toasters, computers, televisions, lights and it all just works. Every room in our home has electrical outlets, which means we’re never far from electricity when we need it. In fact, for most of us, using electricity in the home is so second nature that we hardly think about it at all. However, our homes have a way of warning us when enough is enough. If you’ve been seeing flickering or dimming lights, or you’ve noticed that your appliances are tripping your circuit breaker, you need to bring in a professional electrician to take a closer look. The issue might be your home’s subpanel. In this article, we’ll go over just how much adding a subpanel costs and what you need to know about this type of project. If your home needs a new subpanel, you need to call the electricians here at Wagner—we’re ready to help!