Electrical Service
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Electrical Maintenance project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Electrical Maintenance Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Electrical Maintenance investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?
Costs, materials and best practices for the example Electrical Maintenance project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Electrical Maintenance - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Common home electrical maintenance and service projects. Projects include modernization, restoration, addition and repair. |
| Project size | Average electrical service call |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Electrical Maintenance project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Electrical Maintenance project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| Green rating | Electrical Maintenance projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. |
Electrical Maintenance - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Electrical Maintenance. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Electrical Maintenance project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Electrical Maintenance project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Electrical Maintenance project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Install Electrical Service Panel | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Install Recessed Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Remodel Electrical Box | Electrician | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Re-Wire Home | Electrician | 3 to 7 d | - | |
| Install Lighting Circuit | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Ceiling Outlet Box | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Appliance Circuit | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Circuit Breaker | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Electrical Sub-Panel | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Lighting Control System | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Electrical Outlet | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Light Switch | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Ceiling Fan | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Track Lighting | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Doorbell | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Install Electrical Wiring | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Home Alarm | Home Alarm Installer | 1 d | - | |
| Install Home Theater System | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Bathroom Fan | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Repair Aluminum Wiring | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - |
Electrical Maintenance - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Electrical Maintenance project plan.
- To keep Electrical Maintenance costs low and quality high, specify simple wall and ceiling transitions and use common surface finishes
- For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
- Perform major Electrical Maintenance work with permits to help protect value at resale time
- Understand how your project will change property taxes (assessed value) and home insurance - before the project begins
- Identify and consider construction materials and components that will qualify for tax credits or utility company rebates
- Consider eco friendly appliances with the Energy Star certification
- Match appliances and fixtures to electrical circuit, hot water and gas capacities
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