Nothing transforms a Boston-area home’s safety, functionality, and future resale value like a full electrical rewire. Yet homeowners and contractors alike often struggle to pinpoint reliable rewiring a house cost estimates. Labor rates fluctuate, copper pricing changes weekly, and every wall you open can reveal surprises. CountBricks removes the guesswork with AI-powered material data, real-time labor benchmarks, and voice-driven site walk-throughs that capture every circuit in minutes. Below, our residential construction pros break down the true cost drivers and how CountBricks keeps your numbers tight from the first conversation to the final invoice.
1. Smaller ranch homes might require just 600 feet of new 12/2 Romex, while three-story Victorians can exceed 2,500 feet.
2. Open joist basements lower labor hours; finished ceilings add demolition and patching.
• Swapping a dated 60-amp panel for a 200-amp service often adds $2,500-$4,000 to the estimate.
• CountBricks references the latest NEC code cycle and local Boston permitting fees so your numbers already include inspections and utility coordination.
• LED recessed lights, smart switches, and whole-home surge protection elevate both material cost and install time.
• Our voice-to-estimate workflow tags every fixture as you walk the site, so nothing is missed in the final scope.
• Plaster repair in historic brownstones can double finish costs versus modern drywall patches.
• CountBricks pulls current Boston finish-carpenter rates, allowing you to present an all-in number instead of a guess.
Boston labor runs 10-15 % higher than the national average, and that impacts rewiring totals. Based on thousands of CountBricks AI takeoffs:
• 1,000 sq ft condo: $8,500 – $11,000
• 2,000 sq ft single-family: $15,000 – $21,000
• 3,000 sq ft historic home: $24,000 – $35,000
These figures include permits, new panel, AFCI/GFCI protection, patch and paint—but not high-end fixtures. Use them as a sanity check, then let CountBricks refine the numbers to your exact project.
• Our database syncs nightly with local suppliers for Romex, breakers, conduit, and finish materials.
• Copper price spikes show up instantly, protecting your margin with accurate allowances.
1. Upload a PDF or snap a photo of hand-drawn plans.
2. CountBricks detects circuits, receptacle symbols, and run lengths automatically.
3. The platform outputs a circuit-by-circuit bill of materials and labor hours with zero manual counting.
• Walk the home with your phone and say, “Add twenty 6-inch IC LED cans in kitchen.”
• The system transcribes, categorizes, and adds the line item instantly.
• Our residential rewire assemblies bundle wire pulls, device terminations, testing, and cleanup.
• Labor hours adjust automatically when you increase fixture counts or square footage.
1. Import plans or start a live voice session in CountBricks.com/estimator.
2. Confirm service size, panel location, and preferred device brands.
3. Review generated material list—every cable, box, staple, and mud ring is itemized.
4. Approve or tweak labor factors for ceiling height, plaster walls, or after-hours work.
5. Click “Generate Proposal” to create a branded PDF with scope, timeline, and payment schedule.
• Prevent scope creep: A clear line-item list discourages mid-project add-ons.
• Strengthen customer trust: Homeowners see transparent pricing down to each receptacle.
• Protect profit: Labor buffers calibrated by CountBricks’ Boston benchmark data reduce callbacks and unpaid overtime.
Typical 2,000 sq ft homes run 7-10 working days, including inspection delays. CountBricks timelines auto-populate in your proposal.
Occupied rewires are possible with phased shut-offs, but add labor time. CountBricks lets you toggle an “occupied” factor that automatically adjusts labor hours and nightly cleanup costs.
CountBricks includes an environmental line item template so you can add testing or abatement fees without rerunning the entire estimate.
Stop guessing and start wiring with confidence. Create a free CountBricks account, upload your next project, and deliver the most reliable rewiring a house cost estimates in the Boston residential market.
Ready for zero-stress numbers? Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo.
An Arlington homeowner purchased a 2,400 sq ft Colonial knowing the knob-and-tube wiring had to go. The electrical contractor used CountBricks from day one.
• Voice notes identified 42 existing circuits and requested a 200-amp main panel relocate to the garage.
• Images of the attic framing were uploaded, allowing the AI to calculate 800 ft of top-plate drilling labor.
1. Materials: $9,820—updated automatically when copper ticked up 3 % the following week.
2. Labor: 272 hours—adjusted for occupied residence and plaster repair.
3. Permits & Inspection: $1,150—pulled from CountBricks’ Boston code library.
Total bid delivered to homeowner: $22,450. The client signed within 48 hours thanks to transparent line items and realistic schedule dates.
• Project finished two days early, beating the labor budget by 6 %.
• Contractor used CountBricks’ invoicing module to bill each milestone, reducing administrative time by 40 %.
• Homeowner left a five-star review citing “the most detailed quote out of five electricians.”
• Capture panel relocation specs during the initial walk-through; service gear is the biggest hidden cost.
• Use CountBricks’ “occupied factor” slider—each point adds cleanup and staging hours without manual math.
• Bundle patching and painting in your proposal to prevent homeowner sticker shock after walls are opened.
CountBricks isn’t just software—it’s your estimating partner, ready to tackle the quirks of every Boston triple-decker, brownstone, or new build. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to see how our AI can tighten your bids and grow your residential business.
