How much does it cost to wire a new construction home in New Brunswick?

Electrical wiring for a new construction home in New Brunswick typically costs $12,000-$25,000, or roughly $6-$12 per square foot — depending on the home's size, complexity, and your fixture/feature selections.

Cost breakdown by home size:

| Home Size | Basic Wiring | Mid-Range | High-End |
|-----------|-------------|-----------|----------|
| 1,200 sq ft | $8,000-$12,000 | $12,000-$16,000 | $16,000-$22,000 |
| 1,800 sq ft | $12,000-$16,000 | $16,000-$22,000 | $22,000-$30,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $16,000-$22,000 | $22,000-$28,000 | $28,000-$40,000 |
| 3,000+ sq ft | $20,000-$28,000 | $28,000-$35,000 | $35,000-$50,000+ |

What's included in these costs:

Basic package:

• 200-amp panel with main breaker


• Standard number of outlets per CEC requirements


• Basic light fixture boxes (you supply fixtures)


• Smoke and CO detector wiring


• Phone/cable/ethernet rough-in


• Bathroom exhaust fan circuits


• Kitchen appliance circuits (stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave)


• Laundry circuits (dryer, washer)


• Outdoor outlets (minimum code requirement)


• TSANB permit and inspections

• Additional outlets beyond code minimum


• Recessed pot light circuits throughout


• Dimmer switches in living areas


• Under-cabinet kitchen lighting


• Garage sub-panel with multiple circuits


• Outdoor lighting circuits


• Smart thermostat wiring for each heating zone


• USB outlets in key locations


• Structured wiring panel (ethernet to each room)

• Whole-home automation pre-wire


• EV charger circuit


• Generator transfer switch


• In-floor heating circuits


• Landscape lighting circuits


• Home theater/audio pre-wire


• Security system wiring


• Whole-house surge protection


• Smart lighting control system

TSANB inspection schedule:
New construction requires multiple inspections:

• Rough-in inspection (before drywall)


• Final inspection (after all fixtures installed)


• Each inspection: $50-$150 as part of permit fees

• Finalize your floor plan and fixture locations before the electrician starts — changes during rough-in are expensive


• Choose your light fixtures early so the electrician installs the right boxes and supports


• Run all low-voltage wiring (ethernet, coax, speaker) during rough-in — it costs almost nothing extra when walls are open


• Get 3 quotes from licensed electricians and compare line-by-line

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