Estimating electrical for a new house cost

Estimating the cost of materials

Metallic tube conduits, fittings, conduit straps, boxes, wires, outlets, switches, plates, recessed housings, breakers, load center and other essentials supplies for rough-in electrical and wiring the house will be purchased by an electrician who will count all necessary materials and estimate the cost after analyzing work scope to complete. All electrical fixtures normally will be purchased by a homeowner. If a contractor will supply light fixtures including bathroom fans, fire safety alarms, motion sensors or bulbs, all fees will be reflected in the final quote based on specific products which have to be installed.

Labor cost to complete electrical work in the new home

Licensed electrician should install temporary service before actual work on job site begins. After framing completed, an electrician crew will perform rough-in and wiring including installation of permanent electric panel according to drawings. Placing wall plates for switches and outlets as well as mounting light fixtures is the last step of a whole electrical project. Electrician will price the work accounting a number of man-hours as an essential parameter of estimating the cost of labor. Size of the house is a secondary factor affecting overall expenses and cost of wiring a new house per square foot is a sequence of what has to be done. Simple work to complete rough-in electrical, wiring and fixtures installation in 3,100 ft² house can be prices cheaper compare to complex work in 2,400 ft² home.

Shopping for materials and fixtures

Theoretically a property owner can purchase from local retailors all materials for performing electrical work, but it is an unpractical approach. Electrician, hired for the project typically provides all necessary supplies and includes all expenses into the final quote. Because of personal preferences, a homeowner can shop locally or on-line for the fixtures.

While building a new house all expenses will depend on who will be hired not only for electrical work, but for managing the whole construction process. Builder or general contractor simply follows architectural drawings and estimate the cost of building a new house including labor and materials expenses. All changes during construction will typically result in additional charges. If the homeowner manages organization part and hire many subcontractors than every single detail will be discussed directly with electrician who can quote electrical system installation including or excluding cost of materials.