ResidentialJuly 13, 20267 min read

Cost to Rewire a House in Texas: 2026 Homeowner Guide

"How much to rewire my house?" is one of the biggest-ticket questions we get. Here's the honest 2026 DFW answer with no upsell.

Electrician running new NM-B cable through wall studs

Real 2026 DFW Rewire Pricing

| Home Size | Standard Rewire | With Drywall Repair |

|---|---|---|

| 1,000–1,500 sq ft | $8,500 – $12,500 | $11,500 – $16,000 |

| 1,500–2,500 sq ft | $12,500 – $17,500 | $16,000 – $22,500 |

| 2,500–3,500 sq ft | $17,500 – $22,000 | $22,000 – $30,000 |

| 3,500+ sq ft | $22,000+ | quote by scope |

What's included: all new NM-B Romex, all new outlets/switches (spec-grade), AFCI/GFCI breakers where code-required, new grounding, permit, and city inspection. Panel upgrade is usually additional ($2,400–$3,400 — see our [panel cost guide](/blog/cost-to-upgrade-200-amp-panel-burleson-tx)).

Do You Actually Need a Full Rewire?

Most DFW homes don't. Full rewires are justified when:

Knob-and-tube wiring (pre-1950 homes)

Cloth-insulated wiring where insulation is crumbling

Aluminum branch-circuit wiring (1965–1975) — often remediable without full rewire

Multiple failed insurance inspections

Renovation opening 60%+ of walls anyway — do it now while walls are open

Homes from the 1980s onward with copper Romex almost never need a full rewire — just targeted upgrades.

Old cloth-insulated wiring vs modern copper Romex

Timeline: What to Expect

Prep & permit: 3–5 business days

Rough-in (occupied home): 5–10 working days for a 2,000 sq ft house

Drywall patching: 3–7 days

Trim, devices, testing: 2–3 days

City inspection: 1–3 days

You can live in the home during most of it — we work one room at a time and restore power nightly.

What Drives the Price

Plaster + lath (1940s–1950s Fort Worth homes) — 25–40% more labor than drywall

2-story with finished attic — harder cable runs

Slab foundation — most DFW homes; adds ceiling/attic routing complexity

Number of new circuits (kitchen splits, dedicated appliance, EV, HVAC)

Panel upgrade required or not

What You Can Skip

Fancy "designer" outlets in unseen spots — spec-grade is code-compliant

Whole-home surge if your panel is old — do panel first, then add surge for $325

Free On-Site Rewire Assessment

We'll walk your home, open a few outlets, check the panel, and give you a firm written quote — not a range. Call (817) 447-7141 or [book online](/get-a-quote). Serving Burleson, Fort Worth, and all of DFW.