Electrical · Olympia, WA

Electrical Repair Costs

Panel upgrades, GFCIs, wiring, and outlets. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the Olympia, WA area (zip prefix 985). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for Olympia, WA (98501)

Major$3,723 – $18,617

Knob-and-tube wiring present

Rewire affected circuits

Major$1,862 – $12,411

Aluminum wiring (branch circuits)

Pigtail connections or rewire

Major$1,803 – $4,807

Electrical panel outdated (fuse box)

Upgrade to modern breaker panel

Major$1,803 – $4,807

Electrical panel - Federal Pacific/Zinsco

Replace hazardous panel brand

Major$607 – $2,430

Service entrance cable damaged

Replace service entrance cable

Moderate$186 – $621

Extension cords used as permanent wiring

Install additional outlets/circuits

Moderate$188 – $627

Subpanel bonding/grounding issue

Correct grounding/bonding

Moderate$125 – $502

Electrical panel - double-tapped breakers

Add breakers or tandem breakers

Minor$59 – $357

Light fixtures not working

Repair/replace light fixtures

Moderate$124 – $310

No AFCI protection (bedrooms)

Install AFCI breakers (per circuit)

Moderate$94 – $314

Ungrounded 3-prong outlets

Install ground or GFCI protection

Major$94 – $251

No GFCI protection (kitchen/bath/exterior)

Install GFCI outlets (per location)

Moderate$63 – $251

Open junction boxes/exposed wiring

Cover junction boxes, secure wiring

Minor$93 – $248

Ceiling fan loose/wobbling

Secure ceiling fan to rated box

Moderate$63 – $190

Reversed polarity outlets

Correct wiring on outlets

Minor$18 – $61

Exterior outlets not weatherproof

Install weatherproof covers (in-use)

Major$29 – $59

Smoke detectors missing/expired

Install/replace smoke detectors

Minor$13 – $63

Electrical panel - missing knockouts

Install knockout fillers

Major$29 – $59

Carbon monoxide detectors missing

Install CO detectors

Minor$6 – $30

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.