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Labor Estimates for Wiring

Fish electrical cable through a stud wall. Add the cost of connecting wire at both ends.
Per job set-up BE@.270 Ea -- 11.78 11.78
Per foot of cable fished BE@.050 Ea -- 2.18 2.18
Per electric box set BE@.761 Ea -- 33.21 33.21
Per stud notched and hole patched BE@.400 Ea -- 17.46 17.46

Flat wire fish tape. Perfect for fishing short runs of wire in existing structures. Ergonomic handle
provides a sure grip for pulling. Aerodynamic tip reduces friction, requiring less force and decreased
hang-ups. Reel handle allows for quick retrieval and locking for pulling.
50' x 1/4" x .031" --@.000 Ea 22.93 -- 22.93

Connect new 220-volt appliance with plug. Does not include electrical rough-in. Includes a range,
electric dryer or air conditioner using three-conductor cable with ground wire and connected plug. Add
the cost of setting the appliance in place.
Per appliance BE@.433 Ea -- 18.90 18.90

Connect new 220-volt appliance to an outlet box with cable. Includes a range, electric dryer or air
conditioner to a service outlet box using three-conductor non-metallic cable with ground wire. Add the
cost of setting the appliance in place.
Per appliance BE@.530 Ea -- 23.13 23.13

Disconnect and reconnect an existing 220-volt appliance to an outlet box with cable. Includes a
range, electric dryer or air conditioner to a service outlet box using three-conductor non-metallic cable
with ground wire. Add the cost of setting the appliance in place.
Per appliance BE@.510 Ea -- 22.26 22.26

Connect new 220-volt appliance using flex conduit. Includes a range, electric dryer or air
conditioner connected to a service outlet box using wire pulled in flex conduit. Add the cost of setting
the appliance in place.
Per appliance BE@1.04 Ea -- 45.39 45.39

Remove and replace 220-volt cable from appliance. Includes a range, electric dryer or air
conditioner. Add the cost of setting the appliance in place.
Per appliance BE@.465 Ea -- 20.29 20.29

Connect or disconnect 110-volt appliance using three 8 gauge or smaller connectors. Includes
connecting a dishwasher or garbage disposer to the supply box. Add the cost of setting or removing the
appliance.
Per appliance BE@.796 Ea -- 34.74 34.74

Type NM Non-Metallic Cable

14 gauge Type NM-B Romex® sheathed indoor cable. White. With full-size ground wire. Labor is
based on installation in a wood-frame building, including boring out and pulling cable in exposed walls.
Add the cost of fishing cable through enclosed walls, when required.
2 conductor, per foot BE@.027 LF 1.12 1.18 2.30
2 conductor, 25' coil BE@.027 LF 0.41 1.18 1.59
2 conductor, 50' coil BE@.027 LF 0.39 1.18 1.57
2 conductor, 100' coil BE@.027 LF 0.29 1.18 1.47
2 conductor, 250' coil BE@.027 LF 0.16 1.18 1.34
3 conductor, per foot BE@.030 LF 1.26 1.31 2.57
3 conductor, 25' coil BE@.030 LF 0.69 1.31 2.00
3 conductor, 50' coil BE@.030 LF 0.65 1.31 1.96