Electric wiring costs between $6 and $8 per linear foot. Add $2 per foot for structured wiring, which is intended to handle entertainment and communication devices. An electrician can charge between $0.40 and $0.62 per linear foot for low-voltage wiring installations.
A 1,200-square-foot property will have approximately 284 linear feet of wiring in its walls, which will cost $2,200 to rewire, or between $2,500 and $6,000 to rewire a standard 3-bedroom house.