How much does electrical work cost in Los Angeles, CA?
In Greater LA, CA, electrical work on FinerNest is priced by the unit — per square foot, per fixture, per door — so you compare real rates instead of chasing quotes. Below are 13 electrical services with typical price ranges, plus the local pros who do them.
Electrical prices in Los Angeles
Typical FinerNest ranges for Greater LA, CA — no local pro has published electrical rates here yet, so these are estimates, not quotes. Labor + consumables; larger materials are billed at cost or supplied by you.
| Service | What it includes | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
Ceiling fan install (existing fixture) Existing box | Mount, wire, balance | $103–$103 per unit |
Ceiling fan install (new location) New wiring | Run wire, box, mount | $206–$206 per unit |
Recessed light install (new) New cans | Cut, wire, install can, trim | $103–$103 per can |
Recessed light replace (retrofit) Replace existing | Swap to LED retrofit | $52–$52 per can |
Outlet / switch replace Replace | Replace device with same type | $34–$34 per outlet |
Outlet / switch new install New wiring | Run wire, box, terminate, trim | $103–$103 per outlet |
USB / smart outlet install | Replace existing with USB or smart device | $34–$34 per outlet |
Light fixture install (replace) Replace | Disconnect, install, test | $69–$69 per fixture |
Light fixture install (new location) New wiring | Wire, box, hang, finish | $172–$172 per fixture |
Smoke / CO detector — battery (replace existing) Battery | Remove old, mount new, test | $34–$34 per unit |
Smoke / CO detector — hardwired Hardwired | Replace or install hardwired with battery backup | $76–$76 per unit |
EV charger install — Level 2 Level 2 | Mount charger, run dedicated 240V circuit | $344–$344 per project |
Electrical panel upgrade Panel upgrade | 100A → 200A or panel replacement | $687–$687 per panel |
Estimates update as local pros publish their rates. Your final price is locked before work starts.
Electrical pros in Los Angeles
We’re still building our network of electrical pros in Los Angeles. Tell us what you need and we’ll match you as pros come online — or, if you do this work, claim a founding spot.
Electrical cost FAQ — Los Angeles
How much does electrical work cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Electrical work in Los Angeles is priced by the unit rather than as one lump bid — each service has its own rate (per sq ft, per fixture, per door, and so on). The price table above lists current Los Angeles rates for 13 electrical services, and your price is locked before work starts.
Why is FinerNest pricing different from a regular quote?
Instead of bidding, Los Angeles pros publish fixed per-unit rates for each electrical service. You see and compare real prices before booking, and your price is locked before work starts — extras only apply if something hidden turns up, with photo evidence.
What electrical services can I book in Los Angeles?
FinerNest lists 13 electrical services in Los Angeles, each with its own per-unit rate — from common fixes to larger projects. Browse the full price table above.