Plan for your Home Addition/Remodel Electrical Needs
Are you considering remodeling work or even an addition to your home? That's great -- we hope you enjoy the results! Just remember that a successful remodel demands thoughtful advance planning of every aspect. Take your electrical system, for example. It may need an upgrade to bring it up to code
Posted — UpdatedAre you considering remodeling work or even an addition to your home? That's great -- we hope you enjoy the results! Just remember that a successful remodel demands thoughtful advance planning of every aspect. Take your electrical system, for example. It may need an upgrade to bring it up to code and to handle the increased load of a bigger kitchen or added room. Carefully consider your future electrical needs before you start to build.
It's important to know the differences between various types of remodels -- what we'll categorize as minor renovation, upgrade, conversion, or addition. This will help you decide what changes will be necessary in your electrical system for your home addition or remodel.
Do not ever cut corners when you are modifying your home electrical system. Not only would you be jeopardizing possible future claims on your homeowner's insurance and your chances of eventually selling your house, even worse, you'd be endangering the wellbeing of your family.
The cost of electrical improvement for a home remodel or addition can vary widely, depending on the extent of the work and what you are having installed or upgraded. You may wish to get quotes from several electricians. Clarify whether their charges are per item, per square foot, or per hour of labor and make sure that you have a clear estimate in writing before work begins.
Here is a list of the electrical services you may need for your remodel project:
- new circuits
- panel upgrade
- outlets for electrical and electronic equipment
- overhead and task lighting
- backup electrical generator for emergencies
- hookup for hot tub or home spa
- separate electric meter if you construct a rental unit
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