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Electrical Rough-In Costs

Electrical Rough-In Costs

Typical rough-in costs:

  • Per power point: $80-150
  • Per light point: $100-200
  • Per switch: $80-150
  • Switchboard upgrade: $800-2,000
  • Whole house (new build): $8,000-20,000

Typical House Requirements

  • 3 bedroom home: $10,000-15,000
  • 4 bedroom home: $12,000-20,000
  • 5+ bedroom home: $18,000-30,000

What's Included

  • Cable runs
  • Junction boxes
  • Switchboard
  • Safety switches
  • Smoke alarms
  • TV/data points
  • Testing and certification

Additional Items

  • Ceiling fans: $150-300/point
  • Air con circuit: $300-500
  • Oven circuit: $300-500
  • EV charger: $500-1,500
  • Outdoor lighting: $150-300/point

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