What this service does
A well-placed outlet or a dependable switch makes a room easier to live in. Device work ranges from replacing worn receptacles to adding new locations and controls. The circuit behind the device matters as much as the finish you can see.
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Estimated prices for specific jobs
Before tax and permit or utility fees. Hourly labor is not a total project price. Full price list.
Standard 15A / 20A duplex replacement$157.50–$270 per single-location visit
Replace an existing receptacle and cover and check polarity, grounding and connections.
Standard device included. Multiple suitable locations on one visit often $45–$85 each.
New duplex outlet in drywall$270–$540 per location
Add a wall receptacle by extending a nearby suitable circuit.
Approximately 10–20 ft accessible extension. New dedicated circuit and wall repairs excluded.
New duplex outlet in lath and plaster$360–$720 per location
Add a receptacle with careful cutting and wire fishing through plaster construction.
Nearby suitable circuit. Plaster patching and painting excluded.
GFCI outlet installation$202.50–$360 per existing location
Install a GFCI receptacle and test its operation and downstream connections.
Replacement at an existing box. New outlet wiring or circuit costs extra.
GFCI breaker / receptacle conversion$247.50–$495 per circuit
Move ground-fault protection to an appropriate breaker or receptacle arrangement.
Existing compatible wiring. Fault repair and extensive circuit reconfiguration excluded.
AFCI receptacle installation$225–$405 per location
Install an outlet-type AFCI where that method is permitted for the existing circuit.
This is not automatically equivalent to whole-circuit AFCI breaker protection. Circuit suitability must be confirmed.
USB-A / USB-C charging receptacle$202.50–$360 per location
Replace a standard outlet with a compatible integrated USB charging receptacle.
Standard quality device included. Higher-wattage models and box enlargement cost more.
Whole-house tamper-resistant receptacle upgrade$1,620–$3,150 per 40 receptacles
Replace approximately 40 existing outlets and covers with tamper-resistant devices.
Serviceable grounded wiring. GFCI/AFCI devices, circuit repairs and extra outlets excluded.
Recessed outlet for wall-mounted TV$270–$585 per location
Install a recessed power box behind a television from a nearby suitable circuit.
TV mounting, data cabling and drywall repair excluded.
In-cabinet hidden outlet$315–$675 per location
Add power inside an appliance garage or medicine cabinet using suitable equipment.
Existing circuit nearby. Appliance-specific controls and new dedicated circuits extra.
Powered drawer outlet with shutoff$495–$990 per drawer
Install a listed in-drawer power assembly with its required safety control.
Standard assembly included. Cabinet fabrication or finish work excluded.
Floor-box receptacle$540–$1,080 per location
Install a listed floor box and receptacle with accessible wiring from below.
Wood floor over crawlspace/basement. Slab cutting and finished-floor restoration excluded.
Weather-resistant exterior outlet and in-use cover$315–$630 per new location
Add a weather-resistant, protected receptacle with a suitable exterior box and cover.
Nearby suitable circuit, ordinary ground-level access. New circuit extra.
Heavy-duty 20A receptacle$180–$315 per location
Install a specification-grade receptacle on an appropriate existing circuit.
A 20A receptacle does not turn a 15A circuit into a 20A circuit.
Two-prong to labeled GFCI three-prong conversion$202.50–$360 per location
Provide GFCI protection and required labeling where a grounding conductor is absent.
Does not add an equipment ground. Assumes circuit conditions permit the conversion.
Half-hot switched outlet to unswitched$180–$315 per location
Reconfigure an existing split receptacle so both halves remain powered.
Suitable existing wiring. Required room lighting control must remain addressed.
Single-pole toggle / rocker switch replacement$157.50–$247.50 per single-location visit
Replace a standard switch and cover and verify operation.
Standard device included. Suitable batch replacements often $40–$75 each.
Three-way switch diagnosis and replacement$225–$450 per switch circuit
Identify the common/traveler conductors and replace faulty three-way controls.
One two-location switching circuit. Major rewiring excluded.
Four-way multi-location switch installation$360–$810 per added control location
Add an intermediate control point to a compatible lighting circuit.
Includes a short accessible cable route. Whole-room rewiring excluded.
Single-pole LED dimmer$180–$315 per location
Install an LED-compatible dimmer and check dimming performance.
Standard dimmer included. Lamp or driver incompatibilities may require separate equipment.
Multi-location LED dimmer and companion$315–$585 per two-location set
Install a compatible main dimmer and companion for one lighting load.
Two devices and existing suitable wiring. Additional controls cost extra.
Motion / occupancy / vacancy wall switch$202.50–$360 per location
Replace a switch with a sensor control and adjust detection and timeout.
Standard sensor included. New wiring or load incompatibility extra.
Countdown timer switch$202.50–$337.50 per location
Install a timer for a compatible bath fan, heater control or other load.
Standard timer included. Load rating and neutral availability must be checked.
Astronomical exterior-light timer$225–$405 per location
Install and program a timer that follows sunrise and sunset for exterior lighting.
Existing switching circuit. Contactors or separate control enclosures extra.
Low-voltage relay lighting upgrade$1,800–$5,400 per 4–8 controlled loads
Modernize an older small relay-based lighting arrangement and its controls.
Small existing relay-based lighting controls; compatibility and supported equipment must be checked. Not comprehensive whole-home automation or universal ecosystem support.
Wireless kinetic switch and receiver$270–$585 per control set
Add a compatible self-powered wireless switch with a wired receiver at the load.
One light/load and accessible receiver mounting. Lighting equipment excluded.
Vintage-style push-button switch$225–$405 per location
Replace a control with a listed vintage-style push-button switch and plate.
Modern listed reproduction included, not restoration of an antique unlisted device.
Smart switch / dimmer, Wi-Fi or Lutron Caseta$225–$405 per location
Install a compatible smart control, pair it and test operation.
One standard device included. Caseta uses Clear Connect, not Wi-Fi. Hub purchase extra.
Neutral wire pull to switch box$315–$720 per box
Provide a neutral through a suitable new cable route where the selected control requires one.
Accessible route approximately 10–25 ft. Do not borrow a neutral from another circuit.
Common options and scope
Outlet installation and replacement
Add or relocate receptacles, replace loose or damaged devices, and select tamper-resistant, weather-resistant, or USB-equipped receptacles suited to the location and circuit.
GFCI protection
Install or troubleshoot ground-fault protection in applicable wet, outdoor, garage, kitchen, bathroom, and other required locations. The correct configuration depends on downstream wiring and current code.
Switches, dimmers and multi-location control
Replace single-pole, three-way, and four-way controls; add dimmers, occupancy sensors, timers, and smart switches. Confirm lamp compatibility, load type, neutral availability, and box space.
Floor, countertop and specialty outlets
Plan floor boxes, furniture-power locations, recessed television receptacles, and task-area outlets with approved equipment and suitable wiring routes.
Ungrounded and problematic receptacles
Assess two-prong outlets, reversed polarity, missing grounds, loose connections, and overloaded boxes. A three-prong device by itself does not create a grounding path.
What happens during the work
New wiring may require wall access and permits. Share the room layout and the devices you intend to plug in so the location and circuit can be selected together.
Helpful to have ready
A short description, your city or ZIP, and photos of the visible area or equipment. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo.
Questions
Can a two-prong outlet simply be changed to three-prong?
Not without evaluating the wiring. A compliant approach may involve adding a grounding path or a permitted GFCI-protected and labeled arrangement; the correct solution depends on the installation.
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Where this service is available
Seattle, the Eastside, and mainland communities from Marysville to Tacoma. See all service areas.
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