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.
How much rewiring a house should cost. Average costs and comments from CostHelper's team of professional journalists and community of users. Copper wire is increasingly expensive, so just the materials alone for rewiring a typical home can start around $400-$1,000 and might run $1,500-$3,000 or more for an extensive upgrade (lots of outlets, light fixtures) in a larger home.