Electrical
Wiring and Outlets: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every wiring and outlets job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Electrical Outlet InstallationTypical $260 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $120 – $600 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Outlet ReplacementElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Electrical Outlet RepairElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Light Switch InstallationElectrician · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Light Switch ReplacementElectrician · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Light Switch RepairElectrician · DIY 4/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| 220V Outlet InstallationTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 2/5 | $250 – $1,200 |
| Knob and Tube Wiring ReplacementTypical $9,500 · Electrician · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $22,000 |