Typical Orange County Ranges
- 1,000–1,500 sq ft single-story, accessible attic: $12,000–$18,000
- 1,500–2,500 sq ft two-story: $18,000–$28,000
- 2,500+ sq ft, plaster walls, or slab foundation: $25,000–$45,000+
What Drives the Number
- Access. Open attics and crawl spaces are fast. Slab foundations and plaster-and-lath walls require fishing through finished surfaces.
- Circuit count. New code requires many more dedicated circuits than a 1960s home has — every kitchen countertop needs two, every bathroom one, every bedroom AFCI-protected.
- Panel upgrade (usually required with a rewire): +$3,000–$5,000
- Drywall repair and paint — most rewires open some finish surfaces. Budget $2,000–$6,000 for restoration.
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What's Included
A quality rewire estimate should include: all branch wiring replacement, new outlets and switches, GFCI/AFCI protection per code, panel replacement, grounding electrode upgrade, permit, and inspection. Drywall patch is sometimes included, paint rarely is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in the house during a rewire?+
Usually yes, for single-story homes with staged room-by-room work. Larger rewires may take 3–6 weeks with power off in sections.