# Rewiring a house? Cost? NOW WITH DIY **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 30, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671 "2012-03-30T04:12:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/41 "2012-04-04T12:26:47Z")
A sevice upgrade it is.Youll be better off in the long run. That shits a mess and looks like someone with very little knowledge and skill did it. $1500 is about what it would cost. What city is the house considered in? A company will probably charge a bit more but its not on you. Pass my info along to the seller. I do services. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/42 "2012-04-04T12:31:02Z")
This is Town of Tonawanda…at least on the contract it is. We had this done at my old house by a guy my dad wound up going to high school with. Charged about $600 and he’s also the inspector for the ToT. $1500 Sounded very reasonable to me. Especially for piece of mind knowing the shit is down right. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/43 "2012-04-04T14:44:29Z")
Yeah that looks like a DIY job right there. The sub panels off the main anyway. Frayed SE is pretty common. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/44 "2012-04-04T14:51:06Z")
Federal Pacific was a subsidiary of Surefire Electrical Manufacturing LLC. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/45 "2012-04-04T14:53:41Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Federal Pacific was a subsidiary of Surefire Electrical Manufacturing LLC. Lol. Nothing like breakers that don’t trip when they’re suppose to! ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/46 "2012-04-04T15:08:24Z")
Gotta keep firemen working. Keeps us contractors busy too. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2012, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/47 "2012-04-05T11:08:02Z")
Welp, got off the phone with the Realtor, and the seller has agreed to pay for the entire thing. New service cable and to fix the disaster of a service panel. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2012, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/48 "2012-04-05T11:16:13Z")
Are they paying to just upgrade to the current amperage (which looks like 70 amps)? I assume that they would just do 100amp, which I think is the minimum now. You could always see if you could get a quote for upgrading the 100amp and then one for upgrading to 150/200 amp and see if you could just pay the difference. Would be a cheap way to upgrade it. Granted, if you don’t have a lot of power tools or large ones, you probably would never need more than 100amps, but it’s a thought. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/49 "2012-04-05T11:23:10Z")
Not sure what they’ll be replacing it with. At least the minimum which I’m not sure of. Maybe one of the electric guys can chime in? The things that would probably draw the most power (aside from appliances) are my computers and my guitar equipment…I would assume. ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2012, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/50 "2012-04-05T12:02:30Z")
It would be nice to have a 150 amp service instead of a 100 they will be replacing it with. It will be a few bucks now but it would be worth it if you ever end up needing it ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/51 "2012-04-05T12:06:51Z")
> [@AngryHero](#): > > It would be nice to have a 150 amp service instead of a 100 they will be replacing it with. It will be a few bucks now but it would be worth it if you ever end up needing it Unfortunately this one is kinda out of my hands. I could request it, but the seller originally wanted an extra $700 on the listing price…FUUUUUUUUCKKKK that. Any sort of upgrade over frayed cable and a federal box is OK by me. I’ll still have plenty of electrical work to be done though. Running grounds, changing receptacles, changing lights, etc. ---
**Author:** ![ItsOver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/itsover/32/5431_2.png) [@ItsOver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ItsOver)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2012, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/52 "2012-04-08T08:27:50Z")
Bump. How much cheaper is it for labor if the house is completely gutted? Pretty sure the electrical at my property in the city has been rigged to burn the house down twelve times over, and I’d really like to have it redone as soon as I finish gutting the rest of the upstairs. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/53 "2012-04-08T17:05:55Z")
It wouldn’t take as long to rewire a gutted house so you’ll save on labor. Maybe a little on wire where you can go through studs instead of dropping from up above or bringing from below. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/54 "2012-04-09T06:09:27Z")
> [@ItsOver](#): > > Bump. > How much cheaper is it for labor if the house is completely gutted? > Pretty sure the electrical at my property in the city has been rigged to burn the house down twelve times over, and I’d really like to have it redone as soon as I finish gutting the rest of the upstairs. Should be a decent chunk easier. Especially seeing if you’re going this far, really the only thing you need to pay an Electrition to do is the main feed/panel. Running the wires and doing the outlets/lights is the “easy” part for a DIY person. Plus before you seal the walls you have to have it inspected, so you wouldn’t have to worry if you “did it wrong”, as the inspector should catch it. Install your boxes where you want them Drill the holes in the studs (90° Drill works perfect) Pull the wires through studs/into boxes & to the breaker panel (do not connect to panel yet) Staple the wires per code Install wire shields on the studs Get inspected Insulate Drywall Install fixtures Install breaker & connect Power on and you should be good to go. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2012, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/55 "2012-04-09T06:16:59Z")
If anyone is interested I “acquired” the Black and Decker: Wiring book. I think it’s a couple years old, but would be extremely beneficial for a n00b or DIYer. PM for the link. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/56 "2012-04-09T07:00:41Z")
> [@ItsOver](#): > > Bump. > How much cheaper is it for labor if the house is completely gutted? > Pretty sure the electrical at my property in the city has been rigged to burn the house down twelve times over, and I’d really like to have it redone as soon as I finish gutting the rest of the upstairs. Somewhat significant savings in cost of wire and labor… If you want a number I can stop out and we can measure and write up a quote so you have an idea of cost. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/57 "2012-05-31T13:52:41Z")
Final Walk-through on the house today, electrical looks a lot better now. **_BEFORE:_** ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/IMG_20120404_113918.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/IMG_20120404_113918.jpg) **_AFTER:_** ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/Android%20Uploads/IMG_20120531_135057.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/Android%20Uploads/IMG_20120531_135057.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/Android%20Uploads/IMG_20120531_135050.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/Android%20Uploads/IMG_20120531_135050.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/58 "2012-05-31T14:12:27Z")
Did you get the replacement of the electrical in the sales contract or did you do this? ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/59 "2012-05-31T14:28:12Z")
Seller payed all costs for “Electrical Upgrade/Service”. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rewiring-a-house-cost-now-with-diy/221671/60 "2012-05-31T18:57:26Z")
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