If you are moving in, you can at the same time think about the electrical renovation of your home. With an electrical system up to standards, you significantly reduce the risk of accidents and fire of electrical origin, and you protect your electrical devices from surges, which will also save you money. If the building's installations do not comply with the NFC 15-100 standard in force on French territory, you will have to carry out a renovation anyway. This operation can be a safeguard or an upgrade, but, for this type of project, knowing the cost is essential. Here's how to find out how much it will cost you to redo your home's electricity.
What are the main renovation operations of theElectricity supply ?
For know the prices of electricians, it is essential to know the different intervention points that can be carried out on a site. First, the electrician who runs the communication can proceed to a renovation of the electrical panel. Usually located at the entrance to the house, this switchboard centralizes all the electrical lines in the home in one place and brings together all the security-related components. Depending on the model, the repair of the electrical panel will cost you between 300 and 1200 €. You can also take advantage of your move to connect photovoltaic panels or a self-consumption solar kit to your electricity network.
Then the professional can also change the sockets and switches in the house. As we said before, your electrical installations can malfunction over the years. The cost of renovating these items varies widely and depends on the models you choose.
Finally, renovating the electricity in your home can be done via replacement of the distribution network. In this case, your budget will have to include the purchase of the material, but also the installation. If wires are hidden behind plinths or moldings, it will cost for example 5 euros per meter depending on the material used. On the other hand, if you opt for the recessed technique, which is more aesthetic, plan a budget of 14 to 85 euros per gutter or duct created in the walls.
What are the factors that determine the cost of an electrical renovation?
As with any renovation project, the total price of the electricity repair will depend on its importance and the materials that are used. The first element to take into account is the surface to be renovated. The cost of the overall rehabilitation of an electrical network varies from 80 to 100 € HT per square meter. Fact, redo the electricity of a 50 m2 apartment for example is estimated between 4000 and 5000 € HT.
Then, know that the prices differ according to the professionals. Craftsmen and electricity companies apply variable price schedules. This is the reason why it is very important to compare several quotes before making a final choice. Also, if you live in a big city, it is very likely that the prices are higher. Finally, electrical renovation is also subject to a VAT of 10 or 20%. This element therefore influences the total cost of the repair.