Electrical · Milwaukee, WI

Electrical Repair Costs

Panel upgrades, GFCIs, wiring, and outlets. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the Milwaukee, WI area (zip prefix 532). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for Milwaukee, WI (53201)

Major$3,138 – $15,692

Knob-and-tube wiring present

Rewire affected circuits

Major$1,569 – $10,461

Aluminum wiring (branch circuits)

Pigtail connections or rewire

Major$1,547 – $4,126

Electrical panel outdated (fuse box)

Upgrade to modern breaker panel

Major$1,547 – $4,126

Electrical panel - Federal Pacific/Zinsco

Replace hazardous panel brand

Major$518 – $2,073

Service entrance cable damaged

Replace service entrance cable

Moderate$157 – $523

Extension cords used as permanent wiring

Install additional outlets/circuits

Moderate$158 – $526

Subpanel bonding/grounding issue

Correct grounding/bonding

Moderate$105 – $420

Electrical panel - double-tapped breakers

Add breakers or tandem breakers

Minor$51 – $308

Light fixtures not working

Repair/replace light fixtures

Moderate$105 – $262

No AFCI protection (bedrooms)

Install AFCI breakers (per circuit)

Moderate$79 – $263

Ungrounded 3-prong outlets

Install ground or GFCI protection

Major$79 – $210

No GFCI protection (kitchen/bath/exterior)

Install GFCI outlets (per location)

Moderate$53 – $210

Open junction boxes/exposed wiring

Cover junction boxes, secure wiring

Minor$78 – $209

Ceiling fan loose/wobbling

Secure ceiling fan to rated box

Moderate$53 – $158

Reversed polarity outlets

Correct wiring on outlets

Minor$16 – $52

Exterior outlets not weatherproof

Install weatherproof covers (in-use)

Major$26 – $51

Smoke detectors missing/expired

Install/replace smoke detectors

Minor$11 – $53

Electrical panel - missing knockouts

Install knockout fillers

Major$26 – $51

Carbon monoxide detectors missing

Install CO detectors

Minor$5 – $26

Missing outlet/switch cover plates

Install cover plates

About These Estimates

These estimates are based on national averages adjusted for local labor and material costs using BLS and BEA data. Actual costs vary based on specific conditions, contractor availability, and project complexity. Always obtain multiple quotes from licensed local contractors.