Cost to Convert

$39,767

Cost to Convert from Gas to Electric

Wall Demolition and Repair

$4,978

Specifications

• Demolition: $2.41 per sq.ft. / $1,446 total
• Disposal: $350 per truck load
• Replacement: $3.63 per sq. ft. / $2,178 total
• Finishing/Painting: $1.74 per sq. ft. / $1,044 total

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987) for 20 sheets of 4×9′ drywall sheets (at 600 sq. ft.)

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Repaving

$3,492

Specifications

• Asphaltic Concrete, 6" stone base, 2" binder course, 1" topping

• Assumes a road of 1,200 square feet
• $2.91 per square foot

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987). Does not include cost to replant shrubs, flowers, trees, or replace aggregate landscaping materials beyond repaving the roadway.

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Re-wire to Home

$10,000

Specifications

• $25 per linear foot for buried lines.
• Estimate is based on a 400 feet length of run for install.
• Amperage determines the wire size, if thicker gague wire is required, more cost can be anticipated. Estimate provided for 300 amp service to the home.
• Similiar to trenching, variables such as soil can impact project cost.

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987)

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Electric Water Heater

$2,165.07

Specifications

• Electric, glass lined tank, double element, 5 year, 52 gallon: $1,992.63
• Removal of water heater: $172.44

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987).

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Transformer Upgrade

$5,297.25

Specifications

• Pole mounted, single phase, 2,400 V primary, 120/240 V secondary, 37.5 kVA

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987)

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Induction Range

$1,570.44

Specifications

• 30 in., 6.2 cu. ft., 5 element slide-in induction range, Stainless steel with convection oven: $1,398
• Removal of existing range: $172.44

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987).

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Air-Source Heat Pump

$7,800 on average with tax credits and/or rebates

Specifications

• Single package, not including curbs, pads, or plenums

• 4 ton cooling, 13 MBH heat
• Residential hookup, 40' #8/2 & 30' #3/2, MC cable, including 1-40A & 1-100A 2 pole breaker, local disc switch, 3' sealtite

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987).

Sources

Puget Sound Energy Decarbonization Study 2023

RSmeans Construction Estimation Data, requires subscription

Electric Fireplace

$1,703.74

Specifications

• Won't work if the power goes out
• Demolition: $206.42
• Replace with electric fireplace, 36" hearth, radiant: $1,497.32

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987).

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Electrical Panel

$2,890.44

Specifications

• Service panel, 300 amp with PVC conduit and wire

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987)

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Neighborhood Wiring

$1,575

Specifications

• 4" wide trench, 12" deep, trenching with chain trencher, 12 HP

• $15.75 per linear foot, assuming 100 linear foot is needed
• Site conditions can increase the cost per linear foot. Example: soil compaction

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987).

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.

Transformer Upgrade

$5,297.25

Specifications

• Pole mounted, single phase, 2,400 V primary, 120/240 V secondary, 37.5 kVA

Cost reflects materials and labor for the Seattle area (980-981, 987)

Source: RSmeans, requires subscription.