Electrical Project Pricing

Real starting points for real projects.

Every number below is a documented starting point for a typical scope across Boise, Kuna, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Star, Middleton, and the surrounding Treasure Valley. You get a flat-rate estimate after we see the plans or walk the job — that number is what you approve.

Lighting

Lighting & Controls

Layered lighting is the upgrade homeowners notice first. These are starting points for designed, dimmable LED work rather than fixture swaps.

Recessed LED Lighting Package

Starting at $1,900

A planned recessed layout for a main living space, with consistent trim, color temperature, and dimming.

  • Layout planned to the room and its architecture
  • LED wafer or can fixtures with matched trims
  • Dimmer and driver compatibility verified
  • Patch-ready cuts and clean device alignment

Final pricing depends on fixture count, ceiling access, insulation, and whether the space is occupied.

Whole-home lighting guide

Whole-Home Lighting Upgrade

Starting at $4,500

Multi-room LED and controls upgrade with ambient, task, and accent layers planned room by room.

  • Room-by-room lighting plan with zones
  • Consistent color temperature across the house
  • Under-cabinet, accent, and exterior runs
  • Dimming and control locations planned together

Final pricing depends on room count, ceiling access, fixture selection, and the number of control zones.

Whole-home lighting guide

Smart Lighting & Home Controls

Starting at $80 per control

Upgrade standard switches and dimmers with compatible smart controls, timers, occupancy sensors, and lighting scenes.

  • Smart dimmers, switches, and timers
  • Occupancy and vacancy sensing
  • App-compatible and voice-compatible control
  • Scene setup and room-based zones

Final pricing depends on control selection, neutral-wire availability, multi-location switching, existing box capacity, fixture compatibility, and the number of zones.

Smart home integration

Whole-Home Smart Lighting & Control Plan

Starting at $2,500

A professionally planned smart-home electrical package for homeowners building, remodeling, or updating multiple rooms.

  • Smart dimmers and switches throughout
  • Lighting zones and scene control
  • Occupancy and exterior lighting control
  • Future-ready planning for connected systems

Final pricing depends on the number of rooms and zones, control platform, neutral availability, and the level of future-ready infrastructure included.

Smart home integration

Kitchen

Kitchen Electrical

Kitchens carry the most load and the most visible detail in the house. These starting points cover the electrical portion of a remodel.

Kitchen Remodel Electrical

Starting at $3,500

Full electrical scope for a kitchen remodel — lighting layout, island power, appliance circuits, and finish work.

  • Recessed layout planned to cabinet elevations
  • Under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting
  • Island and peninsula power
  • Dedicated appliance and small-appliance circuits

Final pricing depends on fixture count, ceiling access, panel capacity, appliance selections, and existing wiring condition.

Kitchen electrical guide

Under-Cabinet & Feature Lighting

Starting at $950

Continuous under-cabinet runs, toe-kick lighting, and interior cabinet or shelf accent lighting on their own control.

  • Continuous linear runs, not puck spots
  • Accessible driver locations
  • Dedicated switch leg and dimming
  • Color temperature matched to the room

Final pricing depends on cabinet run length, backsplash condition, and available routing paths.

Kitchen electrical guide

Bathroom

Bathroom Electrical

Small rooms with strict rules. These starting points cover the electrical portion of a bathroom remodel, including modern loads.

Bathroom Remodel Electrical

Starting at $1,800

Vanity and shower lighting, GFCI protection, ventilation, and the circuits a modern bathroom actually needs.

  • Vanity lighting planned to mirror size
  • Damp/wet-rated shower or tub fixture
  • Quiet exhaust fan sized and ducted outside
  • Dedicated 20A GFCI receptacle circuit

Final pricing depends on fixture selection, wall and ceiling access, ventilation routing, and existing circuit capacity.

Bathroom electrical guide

Heated Floor & Comfort Power

Starting at $850

Dedicated power and controls for heated floors, bidet seats, towel warmers, and humidity-sensing ventilation.

  • Dedicated GFCI circuit for floor heat
  • Thermostat location planned with tile layout
  • Receptacle power for bidet seats
  • Humidity or timer fan control

Final pricing depends on mat size, panel distance, and whether the floor is already open.

Bathroom electrical guide

Whole Home

Whole-Home & Remodel

Larger projects where the service, the branch circuits, and the finish work are all in scope at the same time.

Whole-Home Remodel Electrical

Starting at $12,000

Rewire-scale work with the service, grounding, branch circuits, and lighting handled as one coordinated scope.

  • Existing wiring assessed before pricing
  • Service, panel, grounding, and bonding to code
  • AFCI and GFCI protection where required
  • Phased scheduling for occupied homes

Final pricing depends on square footage, existing wiring type, wall construction, and how much of the house opens up.

Whole-home remodel guide

Additions, Basements & Garages

Starting at $4,200

Complete electrical for added square footage — subpanel, lighting, devices, and dedicated circuits.

  • Subpanel and feeder sized to the load
  • Lighting layout and controls
  • Shop, garage, and workspace circuits
  • Inspection-ready rough and trim

Final pricing depends on square footage, subpanel distance, and finish level.

Whole-home remodel guide

New Construction

New Construction

Complete residential electrical systems from rough-in through final trim, sequenced to the builder's schedule.

Standard Residential New Construction

Starting at $9,500

Practical, code-compliant electrical for a new home with a clean lighting layout and standard devices.

  • Service equipment and panel
  • Full rough-in and final trim
  • Bath fans, appliance, and exterior circuits
  • Permit and inspection coordination

Final pricing depends on square footage, fixture count, device count, and service size.

Builder & GC partnership

Custom Homes & Elevated Finishes

Starting at $18,000

Detailed lighting plans, layered controls, specialty circuits, and high-end finish coordination.

  • Fixture-schedule-driven lighting plan
  • Layered dimming and smart control zones
  • EV and generator readiness
  • Outdoor living and landscape-ready power

Final pricing depends on the fixture schedule, control platform, specialty equipment, and square footage.

Builder & GC partnership

Power & Safety

Power, Capacity & Safety

The service-side work everything else depends on — capacity, backup power, and protection.

Panel & Service Upgrade

Starting at $2,800

200A and 400A service upgrades with load calculation, utility coordination, permit, and same-day reconnect.

  • Load calculation before sizing
  • Meter main and panel replacement
  • Branch circuits re-terminated and labeled
  • New grounding electrodes and bonding

Final pricing depends on service size, meter location, mast condition, and utility requirements.

Panel upgrade guide

Standby Generator Systems

Starting at $6,500

Transfer switches, critical-load panels, and generator readiness — with monitoring where you want it.

  • Whole-house or critical-load planning
  • Automatic or manual transfer switch
  • Siting coordinated with gas and clearances
  • Load test and exercise schedule

Final pricing depends on unit size, transfer switch type, gas run length, and pad work.

Generator guide

EV Charger Installation

Starting at $900

Level 2 installs with correct circuit sizing, clean conduit routing, and load management when it saves a panel upgrade.

  • Hardwired or NEMA 14-50
  • Circuit sized at 125% of continuous rating
  • Load management evaluated first
  • Permit, inspection, and labeled breaker

Final pricing depends on panel distance, wall construction, charger selection, and available capacity.

EV charging guide

Surge Protection & Safety Package

Starting at $650

Whole-home surge protection, AFCI and GFCI corrections, and grounding and bonding brought current.

  • Panel-mounted whole-home surge device
  • AFCI and GFCI protection where required
  • Grounding electrode and bonding review
  • Labeled panel schedule

Final pricing depends on panel type, available space, and the condition of existing grounding.

Panel upgrade guide

Pricing FAQ

Questions before the estimate.

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