Cost to Add an Outlet

How much does it cost to add an electrical outlet (receptacle) to an existing electrical circuit? Listed below is a basic price guide to having additional electrical outlets installed in your home or office. For an actual price contact your local electrician.

Unfinished utility areas: $75 - $150

Unfinished basements and garages areas (requires GFIC protection): $100 - $300

Interior drywall areas: $100 - $300

Exterior drywall areas: $150 - $400

Bathroom or Kitchen areas (requires GFIC protection): $200 - $400

New wiring from the breaker box for larger load capacity: $200 - $500

Additional Cost Considerations

The cost to add a standard 120 volt electrical outlet (receptacle) to an existing nearby circuit will vary because of different types of building construction around the country.

The pricing does not included the electricians travel/service call fees (add $50 - $150 per trip of the electrical contractors).

The cost of your local permit and inspection fees if required. Also you think about local building code requirements.

All new 15 and 20 amp 120 volt circuits from the electrical panel box require AFIC or GFIC protection by the NEC (Older fuse and breaker boxes will have to be replaced with modern breakers to meet this requirement).

Possible repairs to walls or ceiling and painting for unforeseen problems inside the wall space. These may include bracing, fire stops, plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, insulation and other unknown issues.