Texans are buying electric vehicles at record speed, and residential construction pros are racing to keep up. Before you pull new conduit or open your main panel, you need a clear picture of the cost of installing electric car charging station hardware inside a single-family home. CountBricks brings AI-powered clarity to that number, combining live material pricing, local labor rates, and your job-site data to create estimates in minutes.
• Rising gasoline prices push owners toward EVs
• Federal and utility incentives cut equipment costs
• Level-2 chargers add resale value to residential property
• Charging overnight at home is cheaper and more convenient than public stations
Most Dallas homeowners choose a 40- to 60-amp Level-2 unit. Retail prices range from $450 to $950, depending on brand, smart-home integration, and cable length.
The service panel is the cost wildcard. CountBricks data shows 42 % of homes built before 1995 require one of the following:
• 50-amp breaker addition: $85-$120
• Subpanel installation: $480-$750
• Full panel replacement to 200 A: $2,100-$3,800
Licensed electrician rates in the Metroplex average $78 per hour. A straightforward install takes 4-6 hours; heavy upgrades can push labor to 16 hours or more. Our AI estimator pulls the exact rate for each ZIP code every morning.
Dallas requires a residential electrical permit and one inspection visit. Fees typically fall between $90 and $220. CountBricks automatically inserts the correct fee schedule into your proposal.
• Trenching for detached garages: $12-$18 per linear foot
• Drywall repair and repaint: $2.10-$3.25 per square foot
• Wi-Fi signal booster: $80-$140
• Basic install, charger next to panel: $950-$1,450
• Mid-range, 30-foot run with attic crawl: $1,600-$2,400
• Panel upgrade + detached garage trench: $3,900-$6,200
These brackets are built from 1,200 CountBricks residential estimates completed since January 2023. Your final number changes with copper pricing, routing complexity, and incentive programs. That’s why static price charts posted on many websites go out of date fast.
1. You or your client walk the site while speaking naturally into a smartphone or laptop.
2. CountBricks voice AI converts the conversation into tasks, quantities, and specifications.
3. Real-time feeds pull material costs from local suppliers—no manual lookup.
4. Labor hours are mapped to regional wage data within the CountBricks database.
5. Our engine assembles a branded PDF quote, ready to send or sign digitally.
Need blueprint takeoffs first? Upload the garage plan and let our AI trace circuits, calculate conduit lengths, and place outlet boxes automatically.
• Schedule the install during a larger remodel to spread mobilization costs
• Locate the charger on an exterior wall that backs directly onto the service panel
• Use utility rebates to offset smart-charger upgrades instead of panel work
• Ask CountBricks to model multiple scenarios—clients see the ROI instantly, reducing change orders
Yes. NEC Article 625 requires a dedicated branch circuit sized for continuous load at 125 % of charger rating. CountBricks applies the rule automatically in every estimate.
Sometimes. If the load calculation shows at least 20 A spare capacity, you may add a 30-amp Level-1 or low-draw Level-2 unit. CountBricks runs the calculation while you talk.
Most projects finish in a single day once permits clear. Expect 3-5 days lead time for inspection booking.
Ready to quote with confidence? Visit CountBricks.com/services to open a free account, or book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
Project A – Frisco New-Build
• 2022 home with 200 A panel located in garage
• 50-amp breaker, 6-foot EMT surface run
• Wi-Fi enabled 48 A charger
CountBricks AI estimate: $1,185 equipment and labor, $110 permit, total $1,295
Client approved in 2 hours, installation completed same week.
Project B – 1978 Richardson Ranch
• Original 100 A panel in utility room, charger desired in detached carport
• Full panel upgrade to 200 A, 55-foot trench with PVC conduit
• Smart charger with load-sharing capability
CountBricks AI estimate: $3,740 equipment and labor, $180 permit, $260 trench backfill, total $4,180
Client chose phased approach; panel upgrade executed first, charger scheduled for Q3 when rebate window opens.
• Real-time pricing prevented a $320 copper surprise between quote and purchase
• Voice capture of onsite conditions cut estimator visit time from 90 minutes to 25
• Integrated blueprint takeoff flagged a roof truss conflict before drill-through—saving a costly repair
• Zero re-typing: field notes convert directly into line items
• Consistent margins: labor productivity factors auto-adjust for occupied homes, remodels, or new builds
• Professional documents: branded proposals and invoices reinforce your quality image with homeowners
Sign up at CountBricks.com/services or schedule a guided demo at CountBricks.com/consultation. Accurate numbers, faster approvals, and happier clients are only a voice command away.
