Just found out some new house prices here in michigan!So i thought i see wnat everybody thought? they were geting 1.49 a sq foot!!!!!I thought that was a bit low. price incudes just basic wiring . extra are a/c,range,dryer,can lighting,and so on....... like to hear your thoughts

hi,

a buck 49 anywhere is the USA is below the market

two bucks is close to the bottom.
three is the high end for minimum install, no light fixtures.

i thought you yanks always got the big bucks..being up north and all..

lectrician



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I thought that was low!!!I bid at 2.25 for the basic install,i thought i was average?

Is this rate you guys telling includes material and finish. Also what about installing fixtures.

Tom,
I'm also in the Detroit area. I usally bid 2.00 per sq ft and that is for basic wiring. I don't include the service, recessed cans, ceiling fans, garage, fixtures, etc. I don't do that many new homes in the area.

Blessings
Mark

We are in Southwest Michigan. I get $5.00 a square foot. That includes service, bath fans, recessed cans, phone and cable.
Does not include cans trims, decorative fixtures, dimmers or any landscape or outdoor lighting

thank's for the feedback guys,My bid did include the sevice and production fixture ,no cans. I can't beleive some people low ball that much out there!hope you guy's are busy again thanks for the feedback

Do you guys and gals include smokes in your bidding?

Blessings Mark

This is very interesting. I've never bid at a square foot price, but then new construction for builders isn't my niche.

Are these prices for EMT or something else???

Dave

My bid includes smokes,and all my wireing is romex

If the GC has between $5 to $7 a sq. on his billing list, I wonder who is making the money?