A finished basement can add meaningful living space and resale value, but outdated or undersized wiring can turn that investment into a safety hazard. When clients ask, “how much does it cost to rewire a basement?” they want straight answers, not vague ball-parks. CountBricks delivers precise, AI-generated estimates in real time, backed by current material pricing, regional labor rates, and local code requirements. Below, our residential construction team breaks down the true cost factors and shows how using CountBricks.com keeps budgets predictable and projects on schedule.
More floor space means more receptacles, lighting runs, and homeruns back to the panel. Modern code typically calls for a receptacle every 12 feet and dedicated circuits for high-demand loads such as treadmills or mini-kitchens. CountBricks AI maps those needs instantly from your blueprint takeoff and assigns material and labor allowances with line-item clarity.
• Unfinished joist bays allow fast cable pulls and lower labor hours
• Finished drywall or vapor barriers require demolition, repair, and repaint—often doubling labor cost
• Obstructions like HVAC trunks add switch-back routes that increase footage of wire and box counts
If your existing main panel is full, you will need a sub-panel or an upgraded service. This adds equipment, permit fees, and utility coordination. CountBricks.com/services details our turnkey approach for panel upgrades without schedule overruns.
Local jurisdictions in Minneapolis, Denver, or Atlanta may differ on arc-fault breakers, tamper-resistant outlets, or low-voltage separation. CountBricks’ real-time code library updates your estimate so nothing is missed in plan review.
Every basement is unique, but CountBricks data across thousands of residential projects shows these averages:
• Basic unfinished basement rewiring: $4 to $6 per square foot
• Finished basement rewiring with minimal drywall removal: $7 to $10 per square foot
• Complex remodel with panel upgrade and specialty circuits: $11 to $15 per square foot
For a 900 sq ft space, that places total investment between $3,600 and $13,500. Our AI estimate generator refines that range within minutes, itemizing conduit runs, device counts, breaker types, and disposal fees.
1. Demolition & patching: 12 % of total
2. New NM-B cable & conduit: 28 % of total
3. Devices, breakers, boxes: 18 % of total
4. Labor for rough-in & trim-out: 35 % of total
5. Permits & inspection fees: 7 % of total
Within CountBricks estimates, each percentage converts to exact dollar figures so homeowners see where money flows and contractors can forecast cash requirements.
• Temporary power setups when main service is off
• Mold remediation if moisture is discovered behind wall cavities
• Fire-blocking material to maintain UL ratings after wire passes
• Post-inspection drywall finish sanding and paint blending
When you record a quick voice walkthrough of your basement on the CountBricks mobile app, our platform converts speech to scope of work in seconds. The system cross-checks square footage, breaker count, and code rules, then publishes a branded PDF quote ready for signature—no spreadsheets, no manual takeoffs.
Contractors can push approved estimates directly into CountBricks invoicing, syncing change orders as-you-speak with the client. Homeowners stay informed, and electricians keep working instead of typing.
1. On-site assessment and panel capacity check
2. Permit filing through the CountBricks compliance dashboard
3. Selective demolition and wire removal
4. Rough-in of new circuits, sub-panel, and grounding upgrades
5. Mid-rough inspection
6. Insulation replacement and drywall repair
7. Device trim-out and final inspection
8. Client walk-through and CountBricks digital close-out package
• Group heavy-load receptacles near the panel to shorten cable runs
• Schedule demolition and rough-in concurrently to reduce site visits
• Use multi-wire branch circuits where code allows to cut breaker count
• Opt for LED recessed cans with integral junction boxes to save install time
• Approve material substitutions instantly in the CountBricks client portal to avoid delays
Stop guessing. Upload your existing basement plan or narrate one on your phone, and see a line-item cost for rewiring within minutes. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live demo.
The Johnson family bought a 1920s craftsman with knob-and-tube wiring in the basement workshop. Insurance demanded a full rewire before closing. Using the CountBricks AI estimate generator, their electrician created a detailed quote during the first walkthrough.
• 18 general-purpose receptacles, two dedicated 20 A circuits for a treadmill and freezer
• Upgrade from 100 A to 150 A main panel with a 60 A basement sub-panel
• Low-voltage raceways for future home theater
1. Labor: $4,250
2. Materials: $2,980
3. Panel equipment: $1,450
4. Permit & inspection: $325
Total: $9,005—within 2 % of the final invoice
• Timeline cut by three days because CountBricks pre-filled permit applications
• Material overruns avoided through real-time supplier pricing updates
• Homeowner saw daily progress and approved two change orders via mobile alerts
• Capturing voice notes during demo uncovers hidden framing issues early
• Linking the sub-panel install to CountBricks tasks ensured inspection readiness
• Transparent line items built trust, leading the Johnsons to book a kitchen remodel through CountBricks the same month
If you need numbers you can take to the bank—and inspectors—CountBricks is your edge. Request your personalized basement rewiring estimate today at CountBricks.com/services and experience construction intelligence that speaks your language.
