What does it cost to wire a 4000 sq ft new home?

5/26/2016 at 5:11:45 PM

Just won a bid on 4000 sq/ft home in Toronto. Roughin, 200amp panel and 150 potlights - $32000

3 other contractors priced it around $50000.

I honestly can't imagine anyone doing it for $12000, that was my material cost.

5/27/2016 at 11:16:53 AM

Hello Sandra,

I'm not sure the going rate in Peterborough is but in London that pricing is a little low. I would be looking at $20,000 to $25000 for a basic rough in and finish.

Have fun with the new home.

Ian

5/28/2016 at 10:23:19 AM

I believe Ian's comment is valued. I think the $20 to $25 range would be fair for a basic job.

Couple of additional things however; I would look at getting a demand calculation completed. I don't think a 200 amp service will cut it for a 4K sft house.

The second thing now is the requirement for AFCI breakers on many of the circuits in the home. This adds costs (going from a $6 breaker to a $50 breaker) for the same circuit(s). In addition now panels used will have to be larger as many contractors that like to use the twin breakers cannot; this adds costs also.

One other consideration is the number of fixtures / potlights / ceiling fans; while the client generally supplies the fixtures some of them require an hour's worth of work just to install; especially if they are on vaulted ceilings or if lining them up is critical (potlights down a long hallway).

John Kuehnl-Cadwell

Master Electrician

Datawise Solutions Inc