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2026 Cost Guide

House Rewiring Cost in Portland, OR

Whole-home rewire pricing — by square foot and wire age.

House rewiring cost in Portland, OR: $8,000–$30,000 for a full whole-home rewire, or roughly $4–$9 per square foot. Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch wiring trend toward the high end. Includes new panel, AFCI/GFCI protection, and code-compliant grounding.

Low
$8,000
per home
Typical
$19,000
average in Portland, OR
High
$30,000+
per home
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What drives house rewiring cost in Portland, OR

The biggest cost variables in a typical Portland, OR quote.

01Square footage and number of stories
02Knob-and-tube vs aluminum vs cloth Romex
03Drywall access (open walls vs fish & patch)
04Number of circuits and outlets to code
05AFCI / GFCI / tamper-resistant requirements
06Panel upgrade typically required

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Brian L Crise

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Dawn R Krantz

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Donald R Schallerer

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Elizabeth J Bunga

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Fredrick J Weber

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Gregory Leschinsky

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Kelly J Dews

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Marc E Otteson

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Michael S French

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Bridgetown Electric

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House Rewiring Cost FAQ

+How much does it cost to rewire a 1,500 sq ft house in Portland, OR?

A 1,500 sq ft rewire in Portland, OR typically runs $9,000–$15,000 if walls are closed (fish & patch) and $6,000–$11,000 if walls are open during a remodel. Add $3,000–$5,000 for a panel upgrade.

+Is knob-and-tube rewiring more expensive in Portland, OR?

Yes. K&T removal in Portland, OR runs 20–40% more than standard rewires — attic and crawlspace access is harder, every junction needs replacement, and insurers usually require full removal (not splicing into) before they'll write.

+What factors change the house rewire cost in Portland, OR?

Permit fees, utility coordination, existing service condition, panel brand, wire runs, drywall repair, and local labor rates all move the number. Portland, OR jurisdictions with strict inspection cycles trend toward the high end.

+Are financing or rebates available in Portland, OR?

Many Portland, OR electricians offer 0% promotional financing through GreenSky, Synchrony, or Service Finance. Federal residential credits for solar and EV chargers have ended, but state programs and utility rebates can still offset part of the cost depending on scope.

+Should I get multiple quotes in Portland, OR?

Yes — get 3 licensed, insured bids. Watch for quotes that come in significantly below the $8,000–$30,000 range in Portland, OR; they usually exclude permit, drywall repair, or required code upgrades.

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