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House rewiring cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $8,050 – $13,400 (mid-range, typical $10,300, before GST/HST), 2% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $8,850 $6,900 – $11,500 | $5,036 | $3,797 |
| Mid-range | $10,300 $8,050 – $13,400 | $5,981 | $4,321 |
| Premium | $13,000 $10,100 – $16,800 | $7,290 | $5,668 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 51 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
Ontario ranks 6 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $9,500 | $11,100 | $13,900 |
| Northwest | $9,250 | $10,800 | $13,600 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $9,150 | $10,700 | $13,400 |
| Toronto | $8,950 | $10,500 | $13,100 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $9,000 | $10,500 | $13,200 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $8,950 | $10,400 | $13,100 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $8,850 | $10,300 | $13,000 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $8,600 | $10,000 | $12,600 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $8,550 | $9,950 | $12,500 |
| Northeast | $8,400 | $9,750 | $12,300 |
| London | $8,200 | $9,550 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewiring cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $10,300 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $8,050 and $13,400. A basic job is about $8,850 and a premium one about $13,000.
Is house rewiring more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 58% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 51 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 3% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 58% at the mid-range level, around 51 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Ontario is it most expensive?
Ottawa is the most expensive area at about $11,100 for a mid-range job, and London the least expensive at about $9,550.