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Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 870,000 people

House rewiring cost in Charleston, SC

Most homeowners pay $5,950 – $9,950 (mid-range, typical $7,650, before sales tax), 4% below the national average and in line with the South Carolina average.

Most homeowners pay

$5,950 – $9,950Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 1076 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $7,650
Labour $4,926Materials $2,725Work hours: 58.6

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Price levels in Charleston, SC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$6,000
$4,700 – $7,850
$3,894$2,130
Mid-range$7,650
$5,950 – $9,950
$4,926$2,725
Premium$12,500
$9,750 – $16,200
$7,167$5,325

Why prices in Charleston, SC are different

Labor is about 64% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 7% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% below the national figure and in line with the South Carolina average.

Charleston, SC ranks 82 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does house rewiring cost in Charleston, SC?

A mid-range job typically costs $7,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $5,950 – $9,950. Basic is about $6,000 and premium about $12,500.

Is house rewiring more expensive in Charleston, SC than elsewhere in South Carolina?

Charleston, SC: in line with the South Carolina average of $7,650. Labor is about 64% of a mid-range house rewiring job, around 59 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 7% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% below the national figure and in line with the South Carolina average.

How does Charleston, SC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Charleston, SC ranks 82 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $8,000.

How much of the price is labor in Charleston, SC?

About 64% at the mid-range level, around 59 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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