Whole-House Rewiring in Florida
Replacement of obsolete or unsafe wiring throughout a home — knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated, two-wire ungrounded or failing aluminium branch circuits.
Serving 344 cities and 53 counties across Florida, on Eastern / Central time.
Typical national range $8,000 – $30,000 · Planned project — free estimates typical
- Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
- Insurance and workers’ compensation verified before anyone arrives at your property.
- Local crews who know your area’s permit office, inspection timelines and housing stock.
- Every quote itemised — materials, labour, permit fee and anything that could change the scope.
- No obligation: get the number, compare it, and decide on your own schedule.
Whole-House Rewiring in Florida: when to call
- Knob-and-tube, cloth-wrapped or fabric-insulated wiring is visible
- Two-prong outlets throughout, or three-prong outlets with no ground path
- Aluminium branch circuit conductors on 15 and 20 amp circuits
- Home insurance refuses coverage, or a lender requires an electrical report
- Repeated nuisance breaker trips across multiple unrelated circuits
- Every repair uncovers a new problem because the wire itself is the problem
Cost in Florida
The line items below are national 2026 planning ranges for this work. Local variation in Florida comes from labour rates, permit fees and access — not from the job description.
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home rewire, open access (attic/basement bays) | $8,000 – $16,000 | Roughly $4-$7 per sq ft in easy-access homes |
| Whole-home rewire, fully finished with plaster | $14,000 – $30,000 | Up to $15 per sq ft in dense markets |
| Partial rewire (circuit groups / one floor) | $2,500 – $9,000 | Often the first phase |
| Knob-and-tube removal and replacement | $3,000 – $12,000 | Depends on how much remains |
| Aluminium branch circuit remediation | $2,000 – $8,000 | Pigtailing copper at each device, or full replacement |
What the work involves
- Room-by-room wiring map and a written scope before work starts
- New grounded circuits, outlets, switches, boxes and plates
- New AFCI and GFCI protection as required by the adopted code
- Drywall patching of small access holes after the wire is run
- Panel coordination, permit filings and inspection sign-off
What drives the price in Florida
Access is the cost driver, not copper: a home with an unfinished attic, basement or crawlspace can cost half of one with plaster walls and no cavity access.
Phasing is common — many owners rewire circuit groups across several visits, which spreads the cost across budgets.
Whole-House Rewiring by city in Florida
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Map of Florida coverage for this service
The 14 largest covered cities in Florida for whole-house rewiring.
Sample ZIP codes in Florida
Whole-House Rewiring in Florida — FAQ
Who does whole-house rewiring in Florida?
Whole-house rewiring in Florida is performed by licensed electrical contractors working within their own local service areas. The network covers 1,106 ZIP codes here, and requests are routed by address rather than by city name.
Does whole-house rewiring need a permit in Florida?
Permit requirements depend on the job and on your city or county, not just the state. Work involving a panel, a service change, new circuits or wet locations almost always needs one, and the inspection is carried out locally. Ask the contractor to confirm and to file it.
What payment methods are typical?
Card, cheque and bank transfer are common, with financing available on larger projects through some companies. Be cautious of anyone demanding full payment in cash up front — a deposit for materials is normal on large jobs, full prepayment is not.
Do you charge for estimates?
Many contractors give a free estimate on planned work such as a panel replacement, charger install or rewire, while diagnostic visits for an unknown fault usually carry a trip fee that is often credited toward the repair. The exact policy varies by contractor, and it should be confirmed on the phone before anyone travels.
What warranty should I expect?
Workmanship warranties are set by the contractor, and one to two years on labour is common on larger jobs, with manufacturers covering the equipment separately. Ask for the warranty terms in writing on the invoice, not verbally.
Which cities in Florida request this most?
The highest volume comes from Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and the surrounding suburbs, which is where the densest housing stock and the oldest wiring systems tend to be.
What does whole-house rewiring cost in Florida?
The national 2026 range for this work is $8,000 to $30,000. Expect Florida pricing to sit somewhere in that band, adjusted for local labour rates, permit fees and how accessible the wiring is. Ask for a flat price per task rather than an hourly estimate.
How much does an electrician cost per hour?
Licensed residential electricians generally charge in the $50 to $150 per hour range in 2026, plus a service call fee of roughly $75 to $200. Most companies now price common jobs flat-rate rather than hourly, which means the number you are quoted is the number you pay if the scope does not change.
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