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How Much Does It Cost To Install A Ceiling Outlet Box?

Typical range: $375-$452

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cost to install a ceiling outlet box Calculator

For your project in zip code 98109 with these options, the cost to install a ceiling outlet box starts at $374.79-$451.71 per box. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per box:			$374.79	$451.71
Range for this type of project:			$375	$452
Estimate: $413
	Ceiling Outlet Box Labor, Basic	4 hours	$340	$412
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Location will be prepared with cutout for mounting outlet box, and remodeling-style electrical box will be mounted. NM-8 wiring will be added or modified from existing circuit, and receptacles connected. Optimal operation will be verified. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Ceiling Outlet Box Job Supplies	1 box	$35	$39
	Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, junction boxes, and fasteners.
Optional Services
	Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection	1 hour	$87	$106
	Circuit power will be shut off and existing circuit break removed. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be installed. Power will be restored and optimal operation verified. Available for systems compatible with AFCI breakers.

Standard services

Ceiling Outlet Box Labor, Basic
$340 -$412

4
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Location will be prepared with cutout for mounting outlet box, and remodeling-style electrical box will be mounted. NM-8 wiring will be added or modified from existing circuit, and receptacles connected. Optimal operation will be verified. Fee is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of installation site, and meticulous cleanup.

Ceiling Outlet Box Job Supplies
$35 -$39

1
box

Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, junction boxes, and fasteners.

Optional Services

Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection
$87 -$106

1
hour

Circuit power will be shut off and existing circuit break removed. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be installed. Power will be restored and optimal operation verified. Available for systems compatible with AFCI breakers.

What you can expect

Range per box:
$375 - $452

Range for this type of project:
$375 - $452

Estimate:
$413

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$413

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$351 -$424

YOUR ESTIMATE

Install a Ceiling Outlet Box: national average cost

The national average materials cost to install a ceiling outlet box is $34.70 per box, with a range between $32.47 to $36.94. The total price for labor and materials per box is $387.46, coming in between $351.40 to $423.52. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to install a ceiling outlet box
National Avg. Materials Cost per box	$34.70
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 1 box	$387.46
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 1 box	$351.40 - $423.52