Electrical
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The following information is provided by Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. For more detailed information on home inspections visit their website at
www.carsondunlop.com
The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are based on information obtained in the Southern Ontario area.
Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence costs. The complexity of the job, accessibility and even economic conditions can also alter actual costs.
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) |
$1000.00 - $1300.00
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) |
$500.00 - $800.00
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Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps |
$1800.00 - $2200.00
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Install new circuit breaker panel |
$500.00 - $800.00
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Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) |
$50.00 - $100.00
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Add 120-volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.) |
$150.00 - $300.00
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Add 240-volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.) |
$250.00 - $400.00
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Add conventional receptacle |
$150.00 - $300.00
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Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle |
$60.00 - $90.00
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Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) |
$10.00 - $15.00 each
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Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible connectors, receptacles, etc. |
$500.00 - $1000.00
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Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) |
$5.00 - $10.00 each
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