When homeowners ask “how much to wire a new house,” they usually hear a wide price range: anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over five figures. At CountBricks, we believe clarity is power. Our AI-driven estimating platform combines real-time material costs, local labor rates, and blueprint takeoffs to give you a precise number in minutes—not days. Below, we unpack every factor that shapes wiring costs in residential construction, so you can budget confidently and keep surprises off the punch list.
1. Start with total conditioned square footage—unfinished basements and garages count if you want them wired now rather than later.
2. Multiply by an average wiring cost per square foot. In San Antonio, CountBricks projects currently average • $3.50 per sq. ft. for code-minimum wiring • $5.00 per sq. ft. for smart-home ready packages.
3. Our AI engine then adjusts that baseline for today’s copper price and your selected fixture package.
Older 100-amp panels rarely meet modern demand. New builds typically receive 200 amps, while luxury homes trend toward 400-amp services. CountBricks pulls live supplier pricing for panels and breakers, so you’ll see immediate cost impacts. On recent CountBricks.com/projects:
• 200-amp service with underground feed averaged $2,600 installed
• 400-amp split-service packages averaged $5,900 installed
Code requires dedicated circuits for appliances, HVAC equipment, EV chargers, and high-draw kitchen gadgets. Each additional circuit means more wire, breakers, and labor hours. CountBricks blueprint AI detects appliance symbols automatically and assigns circuits per the latest NEC cycle, eliminating guesswork.
• Copper vs. aluminum feeder: Copper has climbed roughly 18 % year-over-year. Our live database updates every morning to keep your estimate accurate.
• Metal conduit vs. NM cable: Steel conduit raises labor but may be required by code or insurance. CountBricks flags jurisdictional requirements automatically.
• Smart switches, PoE cameras, CAT-6 runs: Low-voltage add-ons can add $1–$3 per sq. ft. We bundle those in a separate line so homeowners can see the ROI clearly.
Open-stud rough-in is cheaper than fishing wire through finished drywall. Likewise, a single-story ranch costs less to wire than a three-story build with cathedral ceilings. CountBricks scheduling tools let you overlay the electrician’s man-hours onto your master timeline, revealing savings when trades work in optimal sequence.
Permitting is easier to overlook, yet inspection fees in many Texas municipalities range from $300–$800. Our AI estimator adds the exact permit fee based on your ZIP code and lists the inspection milestones so you can plan for walk-throughs without delaying drywall.
Scenario A: 2,200 sq. ft. Starter Home
• Code-minimum wiring, 200-amp panel
• Standard LED lighting package
• No smart devices
Subtotal: $7,900 (materials 54 %, labor 37 %, permit & overhead 9 %)
Scenario B: 3,800 sq. ft. Smart-Ready Family Home
• 200-amp service with 60-circuit panel
• CAT-6 runs to every room, 24 smart switches
• Conduit stub-outs for future solar
Subtotal: $18,450 (materials 60 %, labor 32 %, technology integration 8 %)
Scenario C: 5,100 sq. ft. Luxury Build with Guest Suite
• 400-amp split service, generator transfer switch
• Whole-house surge protection, theater wiring, EV chargers
Subtotal: $34,200 (materials 58 %, labor 34 %, specialty gear 8 %)
Going low on an electrical allowance can derail a project faster than almost any other line item. Change orders introduce schedule slip, cost overruns, and homeowner anxiety. CountBricks eliminates that risk by:
• Capturing every circuit in your blueprint with AI vision
• Syncing material prices hourly with regional suppliers
• Generating adjustment alerts when copper or PVC spikes over 3 %
• Exporting branded proposals and invoices in seconds
• Engage your electrician during design to reduce redundant runs
• Pre-plan low-voltage conduit before insulation—retrofits are costly
• Opt for multi-gang boxes to lower device counts without sacrificing control
• Use CountBricks.com/services to compare smart-home packages side by side
• Schedule city inspections back-to-back to avoid remobilization fees
Once the homeowner signs off, our platform pushes the approved scope to the field app. Electricians see circuit counts, breaker schedules, and change-order alerts in real time. When the last plate is installed, CountBricks converts the estimate to an invoice with a single voice command—and syncs it to your accounting software. Less admin, more billable time.
If you’re still wondering how much to wire a new house, upload your plans to CountBricks.com/blueprint or book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation. In 15 minutes, you’ll have a line-item estimate you can trust and a project roadmap that keeps every circuit, switch, and receptacle on schedule.
CountBricks recently partnered with Texas Builders Group on a 2,900 sq. ft. infill home in San Antonio. The preliminary electrical bid from a traditional estimator came in at $15,300. After importing the same PDF plans into CountBricks:
• Our AI detected 11 duplicate lighting circuits and suggested consolidation—saving 250 ft of 12-2 cable.
• The builder opted for a combo AFCI/GFCI breaker lineup. CountBricks supplier data revealed a bulk price drop, trimming another $650.
• By scheduling the rough-in two days earlier to align with HVAC duct installs, we reduced trade overlap and shaved eight labor hours.
Final electrical contract: $11,100—an immediate $4,200 savings delivered without sacrificing code compliance or homeowner options.
1. Rapid Takeoffs: Voice-guided blueprint analysis highlights every outlet, switch, and load center in seconds.
2. Dynamic Pricing: Live feeds from regional wholesalers update wire, breaker, and device costs hourly.
3. Scenario Modeling: Tweak fixture counts, service sizes, or smart-home add-ons and watch totals recalculate instantly.
4. Branded Docs: Generate professional proposals branded with your logo plus “Powered by CountBricks” credibility.
Ready to sharpen your electrical bids and win more projects? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a demo, or dive straight into a free trial at CountBricks.com/start. In less time than a coffee break, you’ll know exactly how much to wire a new house—and how to beat the competition without undercutting your profit.
