Cost to replace old electrical wiring in Salt Lake City, UT
Updated 2026
Estimate Breakdown
Add all required items to calculate the estimated cost for the completed work.
material
Electrical Wire
$1.85
×
550.00
LF
$1.85
×
550.00
LF
$1,017.50
Electrical Installation Materials
$0.65
×
550.00
LF
$0.65
×
550.00
LF
$357.50
Drywall Repair Materials
$0.50
×
550.00
LF
$0.50
×
550.00
LF
$275.00
labor
Electrical Installation Labor
$125.00
×
40.00
HRS
$125.00
×
40.00
HRS
$5,000.00
Wire Removal Labor
$125.00
×
16.00
HRS
$125.00
×
16.00
HRS
$2,000.00
Drywall Repair Labor
$69.00
×
24.00
HRS
$69.00
×
24.00
HRS
$1,656.00
$10,306.00
$2,061.20
Finish Level
Project Size
LF
Contractor Markup:
%
Avg. cost in Salt Lake City, UT
$12,367.20
Avg. cost per LF:
$24.73
Contractor Markup:
$2,061.20
The cost to replace old electrical wiring ranges from $16.27/LF to $25.62/LF. This includes removal of old wiring, installation of new wiring, and associated materials. Factors affecting cost include wire gauge requirements, accessibility of existing wiring, wall repairs needed, and local code requirements. Prices can increase if panel upgrades or additional circuits are needed.
Wiring removal and replacement
The listed scope includes new wiring and connectors, removal of old wiring, electrician labor, testing, and drywall patching. Confirm the wiring runs and affected circuits before using the measured length to prepare a bid.
Access and wall repairs
Wire access, required wire size, and the amount of wall repair change the job. The drywall items describe patching, texture matching, and preparation for paint; they do not define a full repainting scope.
Panel and circuit changes
Panel upgrades or added circuits can change the scope beyond replacing the existing wiring. Have the electrician define those needs and any associated work before treating this estimate as a complete electrical upgrade.
