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House rewiring cost in Quebec
Most homeowners pay $9,050 – $15,100 (mid-range, typical $11,600, before GST/HST), 10% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Quebec
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,900 $7,750 – $12,900 | $6,117 | $3,797 |
| Mid-range | $11,600 $9,050 – $15,100 | $7,266 | $4,321 |
| Premium | $14,500 $11,300 – $18,900 | $8,855 | $5,668 |
Why prices in Quebec are different
Labour makes up about 63% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 51 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 18% more 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 10% above the national figure.
Quebec ranks 1 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $10,200 | $11,900 | $14,900 |
| Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $10,200 | $11,900 | $14,900 |
| Laval | $10,200 | $11,900 | $14,900 |
| Montérégie | $10,200 | $11,900 | $14,900 |
| Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean | $10,100 | $11,800 | $14,800 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | $10,000 | $11,700 | $14,700 |
| Lanaudière | $10,000 | $11,700 | $14,700 |
| Laurentides | $10,000 | $11,700 | $14,700 |
| Nord-du-Québec | $9,900 | $11,600 | $14,500 |
| Capitale-Nationale | $9,850 | $11,500 | $14,400 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | $9,850 | $11,500 | $14,400 |
| Estrie | $9,850 | $11,500 | $14,500 |
| Centre-du-Québec | $9,750 | $11,400 | $14,300 |
| Côte-Nord | $9,700 | $11,400 | $14,200 |
| Outaouais | $9,550 | $11,200 | $14,000 |
| Mauricie | $9,450 | $11,000 | $13,800 |
| Montréal | $9,300 | $10,900 | $13,700 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| House rewiring cost in Alberta | $11,000 |
| House rewiring cost in Saskatchewan | $10,900 |
| House rewiring cost in Manitoba | $10,500 |
| National average | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewiring cost in Quebec?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,600 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $9,050 and $15,100. A basic job is about $9,900 and a premium one about $14,500.
Is house rewiring more expensive in Quebec than the national average?
Quebec: 10% above the national average. Labour makes up about 63% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 51 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 18% more 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 10% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Quebec?
About 63% 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 Quebec is it most expensive?
Abitibi-Témiscamingue is the most expensive area at about $11,900 for a mid-range job, and Montréal the least expensive at about $10,900.