Whole-Home Rewire
New wiring, devices and panel, planned so you can stay home.
Signs your panel or wiring needs attention
- Knob and tube, aluminum or cloth-covered wire
- Ungrounded outlets throughout
- Repairs keep popping up room to room
- A big remodel already has the walls open
How the job goes, start to finish
- Walk and map every circuit, outlet and fixture
- Go room by room so power stays where you need it
- Rewire, add circuits, install AFCI, GFCI and new devices
- Patch, inspect, label everything
How much does a whole-home rewire cost?
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Whole-home rewire, 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft | $20,000 to $40,000 |
| 200 amp panel upgrade, if the panel is replaced at the same time | $5,500 to $11,500 |
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 long does a whole-house rewire usually take?
About one to two weeks for a typical 1,800 square foot home.
Do I have to move out during a rewire?
Usually not. We keep bedrooms and the kitchen working overnight.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.