When Houston-area homeowners ask CountBricks about a full electrical rewire, the first question is always cost. The answer is nuanced. Location, square footage, breaker panel capacity, and fixture counts all influence your bottom line. CountBricks simplifies the process by combining AI voice capture, real-time material pricing, and certified electrician task libraries to deliver precise numbers in minutes.
National baseline: $4 to $6 per square foot
Houston trend: Slightly lower labor rates but higher copper prices, netting $3.75 to $6.25 per square foot
CountBricks recent projects:
• 1,800 ft² 1970s ranch – $10,800 (6 hours on-site estimating, zero change orders)
• 3,200 ft² two-story – $17,280 (included new 200-amp panel and AFCI upgrades)
• Square footage and wall accessibility
• Number of circuits, outlets, and smart controls
• Panel upgrade requirements
• Local code amendments and permit fees
• Drywall repair and repaint scope
A 10 % miscalculation on a 2,500 ft² home can equal $1,500—or the price of your new appliance package. CountBricks AI Estimator captures every device location through voice dialogue while walking the site. That data instantly pulls material counts, current copper and PVC pricing, and electrician labor curves from CountBricks.com/services to build a line-item proposal you can trust.
1. On-site voice session: Our estimator discusses goals, safety concerns, and future smart-home plans while the AI converts speech to a live takeoff.
2. Instant pricing: In under five minutes, you receive a mobile dashboard showing itemized materials, labor hours, and profit margin transparency.
3. Interactive adjustments: Change fixture styles or add EV charging and watch totals update in real time.
4. Permit management: CountBricks files city permits, schedules inspections, and uploads approvals to your client portal.
5. Clean execution: Licensed crews complete rough-in, patch drywall, paint match, and perform final QA using our 72-point checklist.
• Combine a rewire with other renovations to share demolition and drywall labor.
• Opt for surface-mounted raceways in unfinished garages and attics to cut conduit labor.
• Preselect fixtures from CountBricks partner vendors to tap bulk-buying discounts.
• Schedule work during off-peak seasons—January and August show the best subcontractor availability in Houston.
Typical timeline: 5-to-10 working days for 2,000 ft², including patch and paint. CountBricks coordinates staggered crews to reduce downtime.
We phase circuits so critical areas have power each evening. Homeowners can usually stay on-site; CountBricks provides temporary lighting and labeled breaker maps.
• Asbestos or lead remediation in pre-1980 homes
• Attic insulation replacement after cable pulling
• Smart-home hub programming if desired
CountBricks flags these during the AI walk-through so nothing appears as a surprise change order.
Homeowners occasionally consider partial DIY to trim expenses. While replacing a single receptacle is weekend-warrior friendly, pulling new branch circuits behind drywall demands advanced skills and code expertise. Improper installations can void insurance or lead to fire hazards.
CountBricks advantage:
• Master electrician oversight on every circuit
• NEC and Houston amendment compliance
• 5-year workmanship warranty documented at CountBricks.com/portfolio
CountBricks partners with local lenders offering same-day approvals and rates as low as 4.9 %. Financing options appear alongside your AI estimate, showing monthly payments versus lump-sum costs so you can decide quickly.
A 1955 1,400 ft² bungalow suffered flickering lights and ungrounded outlets. CountBricks completed a full rewire, 150-amp panel upgrade, and added whole-home surge protection.
• Original budget: $8,900
• Final invoice: $8,835 (savings credited from copper price drop captured by real-time pricing)
• Project duration: 6 days, zero failed inspections
The fastest way to learn your exact cost to rewire a house is a 15-minute voice consultation with CountBricks. Book directly at CountBricks.com/consultation and receive a shareable, lender-ready estimate today.
The phrase “time is money” rings especially true in electrical work, where every extra hour translates into higher labor costs. CountBricks developed a proprietary AI that clips up to 20 % off project overhead by eliminating manual data entry and mid-project price swings.
• Copper wire prices update every 15 minutes, ensuring your estimate always reflects the market of the day, not last quarter.
• Push notifications alert our project managers to bulk-purchase opportunities, lowering per-foot costs and passing savings directly to you.
1. The AI assigns tasks to crews based on real-world productivity statistics gathered from hundreds of CountBricks rewires.
2. If progress falls behind benchmarks, the system automatically schedules extra manpower, preventing costly overruns.
• In Houston, inspection wait times can stall a project for days. CountBricks AI cross-references city calendars and books the first available slot during the estimating phase.
• Homeowners view inspection dates inside their portal, eliminating guesswork and phone tag.
All device serial numbers, circuit maps, and load calculations are stored securely at CountBricks.com/warranty. If you ever remodel again, that data shortens future estimate times and reduces exploratory demolition.
• Pair your rewire with energy-efficient LED retrofits; reduced wattage may allow a smaller service upgrade.
• Install conduit runs for future solar tie-in while walls are open—incremental cost now beats future retrofits.
• Request arc-fault/ground-fault combo breakers; they cost slightly more upfront but can earn insurance discounts.
The end result? Homeowners secure a safer, future-proof electrical system at a price that stays locked from signature to final walkthrough. That’s the CountBricks commitment.
