# New Orleans Electrical Cost Estimator | New Orleans Electrical Services

> Free electrical cost estimator for New Orleans. Panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers and repairs, built on cited local price data. No phone call needed.

URL: https://neworleanselectricalservices.com/tools/electrical-cost-estimator/

## Price bands used by this estimator

- **Diagnostic / service call**: $95 - $145 — HomeYou New Orleans electrical repair cost data (161 completed local projects, average $94-$125) cross-checked against 2026 national service-call fees of $79-$179. (Source: https://www.homeyou.com/la/electrical-repair-new-orleans-costs)
- **Panel replacement, same amperage**: $1,200 - $2,400 — 2026 national panel replacement data, mid-band for a like-for-like breaker panel swap with no service change. (Source: https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-replace-circuit-breaker-box.htm)
- **100A to 200A service upgrade**: $2,000 - $4,500 — Published New Orleans contractor pricing for a fuse box or 100A panel upgraded to 200A service, which runs above the $1,800-$3,500 national band because of Entergy service-drop coordination and Orleans Parish permitting. (Source: https://www.theprofessionalelectrician.com/new-orleans-licensed-electrician-how-much-are-the-electrical-panel-upgrade-costs/)
- **Whole-house rewire**: $5 - $14 per square foot — 2026 whole-house rewire market data of $4-$15 per square foot. A 1,400 sq ft New Orleans shotgun lands around $7,000-$19,600; a 2,000 sq ft raised cottage around $10,000-$28,000. (Source: https://pipelineon.com/blog/electrician-pricing-guide/)
- **Level 2 EV charger, installed**: $1,200 - $3,500 — 2026 all-in Level 2 installation data. The low end assumes a 200A panel with open slots and a short run; $800-$1,500 is achievable when the charger mounts on the panel wall. (Source: https://pipelineon.com/blog/electrician-pricing-guide/)
- **Electrical permit**: $50 - $300 — Typical 2026 residential electrical permit fee range. Orleans Parish fees scale with declared job value. (Source: https://hammerio.com/blog/electrical-wiring-cost-guide/)
- **Subpanel installation**: $400 - $2,000 — 2026 subpanel installation range, driven by amperage and distance from the main panel. (Source: https://www.mcnortonhvac.com/blog/electric-panel-replacement-cost/)