Basic
$325 – $394 per project
Old-work plastic box sized for the wire count swapped in for the worn box, cable re-terminated, existing device reinstalled

Remodel Electrical Box: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Remodel Electrical Box in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $382 to $463 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for remodel electrical box.
National average: $378 – $458 per project
$325 – $394 per project
Old-work plastic box sized for the wire count swapped in for the worn box, cable re-terminated, existing device reinstalled
$382 – $463 per project
Old-work plastic box with extra fill capacity, new device and cover plate, connections pigtailed and tested
$478 – $579 per project
Metal old-work box clamped in and secured, cable clamps and ground pigtails, new spec-grade device and plate, tested
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $168 – $204 | job |
| Labor | labor | $139 – $168 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $45 – $54 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $30 – $36 | job |
Metal old-work electrical box with cable mounted on a wall stud
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Find a pro to do thisHole cut in drywall for a new electrical box showing the stud inside
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Remodel Electrical Box, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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