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Typical Prices

Most basic troubleshooting calls including repair and installation calls are resolved less than $500. We have developed this list to serve as a guideline and to provide "ball park" estimates for common items. These costs are for a typical small to medium house in California. Difficult access, commercial work or other factors could increase cost substantially. Please note: Recent construction cost increases may make some of these prices lower than you will find locally.


ELECTRICAL
  • Minimum service call 
    • minimum call  "nothing done" with tools used $75 + parts
    • minimum call objective achieved = $125 + parts
  • Residential Service Call $125/hr or menu
  • Commercial Service Call $150/hr or menu
  • Correct "all lights flicker" starting at $350 typical
  • Replace existing switch or outlet $40 typical
  • Replace existing outlet with GFI outlet $65 
    • [add $45 for exterior in-use cover &  weather resistant device or combo device]
  • Install new Ceiling Fan/ chandelier $450 typical
    • w/existing switch and rated box
  • Safety Survey & Correction $450 typical
  • New, remodel, or extend switching/lighting/power outlets: $400 typical. 
    • $400 first remodel light, $150 each additional light or switch in series
    • $400  for romex to new outlet typical  [interior residential]
    • $650/$200 hard pipe and metal cable.
  • Replace existing Lighting Fixture $90 typical
  • Plasma TV install $750 power typical
  • Bathroom Remodel starting from from $800 [size & finishes]
  • Bathroom remove and replace existing Exhaust Fan $500 labor typical. Drywall and paint by others
  • Kitchen Remodel starting from from $1,500 [size & finishes]
  • New120-volt circuit starting from $400 [wire path & length]
  • New 240-volt circuit starting from $650 [wire path & length]
  • Repair lighting ballasts/transformers $85/ea plus materials.
  • New Subpanel from $1200
    • move panel to another wall nearby add $600 typical
  • Upgrade fusebox to 100amp panel from $1,800
  • Upgrade small panel to 200amp main $3,000 typical
  • Bring home Grounding System to compliance $500 typical