Electrical · San Rafael, CA

Electrical Repair Costs

Panel upgrades, GFCIs, wiring, and outlets. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the San Rafael, CA area (zip prefix 949). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for San Rafael, CA (94901)

Major$16,400 – $34,175

Aluminum wiring - full copper rewire

Replace all aluminum branch circuits with copper, plus drywall repair

Major$4,175 – $20,825

Knob-and-tube wiring present

Rewire affected circuits

Major$2,150 – $11,450

Aluminum wiring - pigtail connections

CPSC-approved AlumiConn or COPALUM copper pigtails at every connection

Major$2,650 – $5,950

Electrical panel - Federal Pacific/Zinsco

Replace hazardous panel brand

Major$1,975 – $4,625

Electrical panel outdated (fuse box)

Upgrade to modern breaker panel

Major$1,200 – $3,350

Service entrance cable damaged

Replace service entrance cable

Moderate$200 – $700

Subpanel bonding/grounding issue

Correct grounding/bonding

Moderate$200 – $700

Extension cords used as permanent wiring

Install additional outlets/circuits

Moderate$150 – $575

Electrical panel - double-tapped breakers

Add breakers or tandem breakers

Minor$125 – $550

Inoperable interior light fixture - repair/replace

Repair or replace a non-working interior light fixture

Minor$75 – $400

Light fixtures not working

Repair/replace light fixtures

Moderate$100 – $350

Ungrounded 3-prong outlets

Install ground or GFCI protection

Moderate$150 – $350

No AFCI protection (bedrooms)

Install AFCI breakers (per circuit)

Major$100 – $275

No GFCI protection (kitchen/bath/exterior)

Install GFCI outlets (per location)

Moderate$75 – $275

Open junction boxes/exposed wiring

Cover junction boxes, secure wiring

Minor$100 – $275

Ceiling fan loose/wobbling

Secure ceiling fan to rated box

Moderate$75 – $225

Reversed polarity outlets

Correct wiring on outlets

Minor$25 – $75

Exterior outlets not weatherproof

Install weatherproof covers (in-use)

Major$25 – $75

Carbon monoxide detectors missing

Install CO detectors

Major$25 – $75

Smoke detectors missing/expired

Install/replace smoke detectors

Minor$25 – $75

Electrical panel - missing knockouts

Install knockout fillers

Minor$0 – $25

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.