A step made in walking; a stride. 2. A unit of length equal to 30 inches (0.76 meter). 3. The distance spanned by a step or stride, especially: a. The modern version of the Roman pace, measuring five English feet. Also called geometric pace.
The price for a whole-house rewiring jobâincluding opening up walls, running new wires, connecting switches, outlets and fixtures, and then repairing the messâis $3,500 to $8,000 for an average-sized home.
1 Average total cost (materials and labor) for rewiring a house starts around $3,500-$8,000 for a moderate-sized home with easy access (at least 18-inches of crawlspace under the home plus an accessible attic) but can run $8,500-$20,000 or even as high as $30,000 for a large house and/or one with difficult access. Depending on local rates, having an electrician rewire your home can run about $65-$120 per device (outlet, switch, light fixture), plus $800-$3,000 to upgrade to a 100-200 amp electrical panel.