How Much To Install A GFCI Electrical Outlet In My Home?

We try to ask this towards the beginning of a conversation in order to make sure we have a good appointment window for your schedule and to also verify that we service your home area.

Whenever you ask us to help we need to know whether you need something repaired, replaced, or do you want to install something new.

Knowing when your home was built lets us know what to expect when repairing or installing electrical projects in your home.

Modern building code started around the 1980’s. Any home built before 1980 tends to have some interesting wiring techniques, and materials that may need to be replaced.

We need to know what color electrical devices you have installed already installed in the house.

The most popular electrical outlet colors are white or Ivory.

Knowing what you are looking to power up is essential in order to install the correct size electrical wiring or circuit breaker if needed.

Knowing where you want to install the electrical outlet in the house lets us know if we need to have regular outlet or an electrical outlet that needs GFCI protection.

If you are looking to just add an extra outlet that doesn’t draw too much power. Then try looking around the area for the closet electrical outlet on the wall. Chances are we can use that outlet for power.

If you have a piece of equipment that you need to power up, then most likely you will need to supply power for the new electrical circuit from your electrical panel. Look for a path to get from the electrical panel to the desired location.

When you are trying to figure out a path from your electrical panel to somewhere in your house with electrical wiring. Try to keep in mind how the wire will mount to finished surfaces, or if it can be installed behind the drywall easily.

We always want to communicate that drywall repairs are sometimes necessary when running new wiring behind the walls. Though we try are hardest, sometimes drywall cutouts are necessary in order to get wires form A to B. If this has to happen then the drywall repair is not included, most times a painter can give you a really fair deal on patching the drywall.

Note that when mounting on finished surfaces like drywall or installing outside, you will need to install the electrical circuit wiring in conduit (pipe) for protection.

Knowing the size TV we need to install lets us know if it's going to be a two person job or not.

There are multiple options when it comes to tv mounting brackets. It's usually best to pick out the one you want to mount the TV with and we'll install it.

A wall mounting location for your TV should be chosen by picking an area as close to a existing wall outlet as possible. Picking an area directly over an existing electrical outlet, helps avoid drywall repairs when trying to get the new electrical wiring to where it needs to go.

Hide the cable wires in the wall by installing a cable chase wall plate behind the TV, and then another wall plate down below the TV.

If there is access, most times you can install new wiring for indoor electrical circuits without needing drywall repair after.

If there is no access then chances are there will be a need to cut ”easy to patch“ access holes in order to install the wiring for the electrical device.

We need to know if the walls are made of drywall, brick, or other building materials.

Just need to get an idea of how tall of a ladder we will need to bring in case we need it. Typical home ceiling heights are between 8-10 feet. Ceilings can go up to 12-18 feet in some homes.

All we need to do is be able to get to where we need to work as best as possible.

Reason 1: Fuse boxes are not allowed to have new wiring added to them according to modern electrical safety code.

Reason 2: They are against modern safety code for a reason, and before we take care of your electrical wants; We need to take care of your home electrical safety first.

Reason 3: Electrical breakers DO NOT LAST FOREVER! Depending on how much use they get used, circuit breakers can last anywhere between 25 to 35 years depending on its usage. There are very few electrical emergencies because circuit breakers stop them from ever happening. Circuit breakers lose their reliability past a certain age, and we try to notify you when this starts to happen.

Knowing the location of your electrical panel helps us understand how long of an electrical wire will need to be in order to install a new electrical circuit.

The main electrical breaker is usually the biggest looking breaker. It should say 100amp, 150amp 200amp, 400amp.

We need to know what brand circuit breaker to buy in order get the right one for your electrical panel.

We need to know if have to make more space in the electrical panel in order to add another circuit breaker.

If your house is on the newer side we need to know whether you have AFCI circuit breakers already installed in the electrical panel.

AFCI circuit breakers are the new standard for all new housing. If you add to an existing electrical circuit in your house, then you need to install AFCI circuit breaker protection according to modern safety code.

An overview photo of the main electrical panel area.

A close up photo of the electrical circuit breakers.

A photo of the electrical panel cover information.

If necessary, an overview photo of the area(s) you want to install electrical outlet.