Price Estimates for electrical work - Service Call Rates, Trouble Shooting, Installations

Residential estimated budget starting prices. Estimated price guidelines are for residential electrical repair work in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. Construction type, project size, location, working heights, accessibility, local & national code requirements, quality of the products, quality of workmanship, weather conditions and many other factors will greatly effect the cost of your job. Each individually owned company sets their own polices and prices. One price does not fit all, each job is unique.

Troubleshooting a short or wiring problem:	Service call fee plus hourly rates.
Update electric service panel 100 amps:	$1,100 - $2,200
Update electric service panel 200 amps:	$1,400 - $3,200
Add outlet in an unfinished basement:	$150 and up.
Paddle fan installation on existing fan rated box:	$100 and up
Installation of a new fan rated box and paddle fan:	$175 - $400
Change or replace a light, switch or outlet:	$50 and up
220 volt 30 amp circuit:	$275 and up
New circuit from panel box:	$225 and up
Wiring to finish the basement:	lights, outlets, switches average $85@ & up

*Service calls $50-$200 (This may not include travel time or truck charges). Hourly rate $50-$125 per man / per hour. Minimum charge $75 - $250

Realtors' and Landlords' "request to remedy" electrical items. Service call & minimum may charges apply.

Replace open ground (3 prong) with 2 prong outlet:	$15 - $30 @
Install replacement GFI in bathroom or kitchen:	$50 - $100 @
Replace main electric box:	$800 - $3,200

Flat rate pricing compared to Time and Material (T&M) pricing. If you hire qualified electric contractors the two pricing methods are very comparable. Example of typical repair cost to replace a bad light switch in the hallway.

A Flat rate price contractor may charge a diagnostic (service call) fee of $50 to $250 and then an additional flat fee to repair the problem they have located. Example: $50 diagnostic fee, $50 flat fee to replace the switch plus $8 for the switch. Total cost $108

A T&M service contractor may charge an $100 service call (diagnostic) fee for the first half hour to find and repair the problem plus $8 for the switch. Total cost $108

Typical service call rates in the Columbus, Ohio area. Highly skilled service electricians with well-equipped service trucks full of parts that charges $100 an hour is normally a better choice than someone working with few tools, cheap materials and little knowledge that only charges $40 per hour.

Service call:	$50-$200 (This may not include travel time or truck charges)
Hourly rate:	$50-$125 per man / per hour.
Minimum charge:	$75 - $250

* What are Service call, Travel or Truck fees? Service technicians are recovering the cost of their driving time and vehicle expenses incurred while traveling to check on your electrical issues.