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What Electrical Work Typically Costs
Ranges last reviewed: October 2026
We'd rather you know the ballpark before you call. These are typical prices for work we do in El Campo and the surrounding counties, built from our current pricing and industry-standard labor hours. Every home is different, so your exact price comes in a written proposal. For service-call rates, hourly labor, the consultation fee, and travel charges, see our Rate Sheet.
How to read this page: prices are per item, à la carte. Most jobs combine a few items. For example, a 200A service upgrade is a meter loop, a 200A panel, a breaker for each circuit, ground rods, and surge protection.
Questions? Call (979) 559-3684.
Good to know
- Any service call or other separate job whose labor and materials total less than our service call minimum is billed at that minimum. Travel charges apply separately, based on drive time from El Campo. This minimum doesn't apply to change orders on a project already under way, and a price in a signed proposal controls for that proposal. See our Rate Sheet.
- Permit fees are passed through at cost.
- Prices are before any sales tax that applies.
- Prices assume your existing wiring is in good condition. Code-required work we find on site is added to your proposal. Troubleshooting isn't included.
- Panels, services, generators, EV chargers, and hot tubs need a load calculation first.
- Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Jump to: Meter loops & service · Panels & breakers · Grounding & surge · Generators · Circuits · EV chargers · Devices · Lighting · Fans & smoke alarms · Underground & outbuildings · Rewiring · Commercial
Meter loops and service entrance
| Item | Typical price | Not included |
|---|---|---|
| 200A meter loop on the house: meter base, riser, weatherhead, service wire | $1,975–$2,225 | Panel, ground rods |
| 320A meter loop on the house: meter base with two 200A main breakers, riser, weatherhead, service wire | $3,875–$4,275 | Panels, ground rods |
| 200A meter base replacement | $775–$910 | Mast repair |
| 200A meter pole with main disconnect, set in place | $2,325–$2,425 | Ground rods, feeder |
| 200A underground feeder (for example, pole to a mobile home): connections at both ends | $1,200–$1,450 | Per-foot run below |
| 200A underground feeder run, including trench | $21–$25 per ft | Rock, boring, restoration |
| 200A three-phase meter loop | $2,750–$3,150 | Panel, ground rods |
Utility charges for disconnecting and reconnecting your meter aren't included.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit and load calculation. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Panels and breakers
| Item | Typical price | Not included |
|---|---|---|
| 100A panel replacement: panel, main breaker, removal of the old panel | $1,075–$1,225 | Branch breakers (priced each below), surge protection |
| 125A panel replacement | $1,175–$1,450 | Same |
| 150A panel replacement | $1,400–$1,600 | Same |
| 200A panel replacement | $1,500–$1,725 | Same |
| 100A subpanel, new location, with feeder breaker | $925–$1,100 | Feeder run, ground rods |
| 125A three-phase panel (no main breaker) | $1,125–$1,300 | All breakers |
| 200A three-phase panel with main breaker | $2,075–$2,850 | Branch breakers, feeder |
| Standard breaker, single-pole, each | $75–$90 | — |
| Standard breaker, two-pole, each | $120–$145 | — |
| AFCI breaker, each | $190–$225 | — |
| Dual-function AFCI/GFCI breaker, each | $240–$275 | — |
Every panel replacement gets a new breaker for every circuit; we don't reuse old breakers. Breakers are priced each in the table above, so add one per circuit to the panel price. Code also requires a surge protector when your main service panel is replaced (see Grounding and surge protection below). More in our 100 vs. 200 amp panel guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit and load calculation. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Grounding and surge protection
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Ground rod, per rod (most services need two) | $330–$475 |
| Whole-home surge protector, added during panel or service work | $215–$295 |
| Whole-home surge protector, on its own (open breaker space) | $385–$585 |
More in our lightning and surge protection guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Generators
| Item | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Standby generator up to 20 kW, air-cooled | $14,000–$16,450 |
| Standby generator 22–26 kW, air-cooled | $16,350–$22,000 |
| Portable generator inlet + panel interlock, 30–50A | $475–$725 |
| Manual transfer switch, 50–100A | $1,975–$2,375 |
Standby generators include: the generator, automatic transfer switch, pad, electrical installation, code-required surge protection, start-up, and the gas line from your existing gas meter or propane tank, run by a licensed plumber or gas fitter listed on your proposal. Not included: a new propane tank or fuel. Using your own licensed plumber or gas fitter? That's fine; our price then covers the electrical work only.
The gas run is usually the biggest variable. More in our whole-home generator guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit and load calculation. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Circuits
New circuits from your panel, assuming the panel has space and walls are finished.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 120V, 20A circuit, about 50 ft | $425–$675 |
| 240V, 30A circuit for a dryer or water heater, about 50 ft | $600–$875 |
| 50A circuit for a range, RV, or welder, up to about 40 ft | $625–$1,000 |
| A/C circuit with outdoor disconnect and connection | $850–$935 |
| Replace an A/C or water heater disconnect | $335–$405 |
| Hot tub: 50A GFCI disconnect and circuit, up to about 40 ft | $1,150–$1,440 |
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
EV chargers
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50A charger circuit, panel within about 25 ft | $555–$700 |
| Each additional foot of circuit | $13–$17 per ft |
| Mount and connect a hardwired charger you supply | $440–$525 |
More in our EV charger guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit and load calculation. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Devices: outlets and switches
Per-item prices assume the item is done along with other work. If a job's total comes to less than our service call minimum, it's billed at the minimum (see note 1).
| Item | Typical price | Not included |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a standard outlet | $55–$65 | — |
| Replace with a GFCI outlet | $100–$140 | — |
| USB outlet | $85–$100 | — |
| Outdoor GFCI with weatherproof cover, existing box / new box | $145–$170 / $245–$265 | — |
| New outlet location, about 25 ft from power | $200–$300 | Wall repair and paint |
| Replace a switch | $55–$75 | — |
| Dimmer switch | $135–$185 | — |
| New switch location | $180–$220 | Wall repair and paint |
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Lighting
Per light, on an existing circuit, with our standard fixture unless it says "your fixture." If a job's total comes to less than our service call minimum, it's billed at the minimum (see note 1).
| Light | Replace existing | New location | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canless LED recessed light (4–6") | $170–$230 | $225–$285 | New switch or circuit |
| Recessed can light (housing + trim) | — | $350–$425 | New switch or circuit |
| Ceiling light, surface mount | $260–$465 | $390–$595 | New switch; low end is your fixture |
| Pendant (your fixture) | $260–$385 | $390–$515 | New switch |
| Chandelier, standard weight (your fixture) | $305–$385 | By proposal | Extra bracing, high ceilings |
| Ceiling fan with light | $350–$675 | $615–$940 | New switch or remote; low end is your fan |
| Vanity light or wall sconce | $350–$440 | $515–$600 | New switch |
| Under-cabinet lights, hardwired | $210–$315 | $375–$480 | New switch |
| Outdoor flood or security light | $175–$465 | $340–$630 | New switch or circuit; low end is your fixture |
| 4 ft LED strip or wrap light | $205–$330 | $365–$495 | New circuit |
| LED tube upgrade in a fluorescent fixture, 2-tube / 4-tube | $125–$190 / $170–$265 | — | Fixture must be working |
| Flat LED panel (drop ceiling) | $165–$330 | By proposal | — |
| Track light, 4 ft with 3 heads | — | $1,015–$1,205 | New switch or circuit |
| LED high bay (shop) | — | $700–$885 | New circuit, lift rental |
| Commercial wall pack or area light | — | $430–$675 | Pole, base, feeder |
| Exit sign with battery backup | — | $250–$375 | New circuit |
More in our recessed lighting guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Fans and smoke alarms
| Item | Replace existing | New location |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom exhaust fan | $220–$420 | $595–$870 |
| Hardwired smoke or smoke/CO alarm | $150–$195 | $285–$330 (interconnected) |
New bath fan locations assume an existing roof or wall vent. Ceiling fans are listed under Lighting.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Underground and outbuildings
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Small circuit (20–30A) to a shed or shop, buried in PVC | $20–$26 per ft |
| Breaker, connections, and GFCI outlet at the ends of a small circuit | $320–$405 |
| 100A feeder, direct burial | $17–$22 per ft |
| 100A feeder in PVC conduit | $34–$41 per ft |
Per-foot prices include trenching in normal soil to code depth. Rock, boring under driveways, and lawn or surface restoration aren't included. Subpanels are under Panels; ground rods under Grounding. The 200A feeder to a mobile home is under Meter loops.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Rewiring
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Rewire, per outlet, switch, or light location | $340–$440 |
AFCI and dual-function breakers are under Panels. More in our aluminum and knob-and-tube wiring guide.
Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer.
Commercial projects
Commercial build-outs are priced from a takeoff of your plans. Call (979) 559-3684 to talk through your project.
Why quotes differ between electricians
A lower quote sometimes leaves out permits, uses unlicensed labor, prices lower-grade equipment, or skips work the job will need anyway. Ours list what's included, who does each part, and which permits we pull, so you can compare line by line.
Ready for a real number? Call (979) 559-3684 or request service online.