Garage, Shed & ADU Wiring
Power for a detached garage, shop, shed or ADU, including 240V for tools or an EV.
Signs your panel or wiring needs attention
- Building or converting an ADU
- A detached garage living on one extension cord
- A shop that needs 240V
- A shed that needs a light and an outlet
How the job goes, start to finish
- Size the feeder for what you'll really run
- Trench and run conduit from the house
- Install subpanel, circuits and devices
- Inspect, hand over a labeled panel
How much does garage, shed or ADU wiring cost?
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Garage, shed or ADU feed | $1,600 to $4,800 |
Before permit and utility fees. Prices updated October 2026.
What moves the price
- Amperage: same as now, 200 amps, or 400 amps
- Separate meter and main, or a combined unit
- Utility rules for the mast, meter socket and service entrance
- How many circuits move or extend to the new panel
- Grounding, bonding and surge protection up to current code
- City permit fees, which vary
Permits for panel and wiring work
Panel and service work needs a permit and a city or county inspection. Meter work also needs a utility disconnect, on the utility's schedule and fees. Each fee is listed separately.
Brands we install
Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify the equipment we install and service. Chief Electric installs and services SPAN equipment. Chief Electric is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with these manufacturers.
The offer for this service
Panel and wiring questions
How deep is the trench for a detached garage or ADU?
Typically 18 to 24 inches for conduit. We can work around your landscaper.
Can an ADU get its own meter?
Sometimes. It depends on your utility's rules, and we'll walk you through them.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.