Trade Topics
June 2006
Electrical Unit Costs
This is an informational Client Bulletin Prepared by TiCon, a General
Contractor, for the Tenants, Owners, Brokers and Managers of Commercial
and Industrial Properties in the Bay Area
This bulletin addresses Electrical unit costs common to commercial
and industrial interior and site improvements. The costs presented
are an average of those received in response to a survey of local
electrical contractors. These costs are presented in a 'rule of
thumb' context; several factors will affect the actual cost:, like:
1) project size and conditions 2) market forces at the time of bid.
The pricing does NOT include a general contractor's markup - if you have a general contractor running your job, prices will be somewhat higher.
Did you know?
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How many light
fixtures can be put in a suspended ceiling?
In an office use the rule
of thumb formula (Title 24 Energy Conservation Law) is:
Area in square feet X 1.2
divided by 100.
Example: 15,000 s.f = 180
fixtures |
Electrical Costs
| No. |
Description |
Unit |
Unit cost |
| 1 |
Hourly rate for journey level electrician |
Ea. |
$ 85.00 |
| 2 |
Duplex electrical outlet, non -specific,
110 volt |
Ea. |
$ 97.50 |
| 3 |
Four plex electrical outlet, non
-specific, 110 volt |
Ea. |
$ 117.00 |
| 4 |
Telephone/data, plaster ring and
string |
Ea. |
$ 32.00 |
| 5 |
Dedicated 110 volt 20 amp outlet
for copiers, microwaves etc. |
Ea. |
$ 200.00 |
| 6 |
110 v cord drops, 3 per 20 amp 110v
circuit |
Ea. |
$ 250.00 |
| 7 |
Dual pole light switch (rooms over
100 S.F.) |
Ea. |
$ 108.00 |
| 8 |
Motion Detector - ceiling mount
- W500A, covers 500 s.f. |
Ea. |
$ 250.00 |
| 9 |
Motion Detector - ceiling mount
- W1000A, covers 1000 s.f. |
Ea. |
$ 270.00 |
| 10 |
Dual switched wall mount motion
detector WI300 |
Ea. |
$ 225.00 |
| 11 |
Fluorescent light fixture - T-Bar
lay in type, prismatic lense |
Ea. |
$ 175.00 |
| 12 |
Fluorescent light fixture - T-Bar
lay in type, parabolic deep cell |
Ea. |
$ 220.00 |
| 13 |
"Halo" or equivalent recessed
downlight |
Ea. |
$ 165.00 |
| 14 |
8 foot, chain hung fluorescent light
fixture (includes lift, min. 10) |
Ea. |
$ 265.00 |
| 15 |
Daybrite - economy high bay 400
watt metal halide fixture |
Ea. |
$ 430.00 |
| 16 |
Dual head battery back up emergency
light LHQ7 |
Ea. |
$ 290.00 |
| 17 |
Illuminated exit sign with battery
back up LQMSW |
Ea. |
$ 175.00 |
| 18 |
Power Poles - electrical and data
compartments |
Ea. |
$ 330.00 |
| 19 |
G400 Wiremold with outlets 6' on
center - see also 20 below |
L.f. |
$ 39.00 |
| 20 |
20 amp circuits fed into wire mold
above in #19 |
Ea. |
$ 200.00 |
| 21 |
Electrical connection for roof top
AC unit , 1-4 ton |
Ea. |
$ 1,080.00 |
| 22 |
Electrical connection for roof top
AC unit , 5- 10 ton |
Ea. |
$ 1,620.00 |
| 23 |
100 Amp 120/208 volt 42 position
subpanel with (3) breakers |
Ea. |
$ 965.00 |
| 24 |
100 Amp service run in conduit (unobstructed
by ceiling) |
L.f. |
$ 23.00 |
| 25 |
200 Amp 120/208 volt 42 position
subpanel with (3) breakers` |
Ea. |
$1,100.00 |
| 26 |
200 Amp service run in conduit (unobstructed
by ceiling) |
L.f. |
$ 39.00 |
| 27 |
30 KVA transformer |
Ea. |
$ 3,150.00 |
| 28 |
75 KVA transformer |
Ea. |
$ 4,375.00 |
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