# What is the cost of rewiring a 2BHK in India? > Rewiring a 2BHK in India costs ₹43,000–₹1,05,000 all-in in 2026 — labour ₹18,000–₹45,000, plus ₹25,000–₹60,000 for wire, MCBs, switchboards, and sockets. Standard-grade materials at the lower end; premium ISI + copper wiring at the higher end. Metros add 25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/rewiring-cost-2bhk-india](https://solve24.in/answers/rewiring-cost-2bhk-india) **Updated:** 2026-08-06 **Trade:** electrician ## Answer Full 2BHK rewiring in India (2026) has two big buckets: labour ₹18,000–₹45,000 and materials ₹25,000–₹60,000 — total ₹43,000–₹1,05,000. Labour covers channelling walls (chasing grooves), pulling old wire out, running new wire, installing new switchboards, and connecting everything to the new MCB distribution board (DB). Materials break down: copper wire (₹80–₹250/m depending on gauge — 1.5mm for lighting, 2.5mm for sockets, 4mm for AC points) — a 2BHK needs 800–1,200m totalling ₹15,000–₹35,000. Modular switchboards (Anchor Roma, Legrand Myrius, Havells Modular) 8–14 units × ₹500–₹1,500 = ₹4,000–₹21,000. MCBs + DB ₹3,000–₹8,000. Sockets, switches, junction boxes ₹3,000–₹8,000. A standard 2BHK rewiring with FR (fire-retardant) copper wire + basic modular switchboards: ₹55,000–₹75,000 all-in. Premium with FRLS wire + Legrand Arteor switches + surge protection + smart switch pre-wire: ₹95,000–₹1,50,000. Metros: Mumbai/Bangalore rates run 25–30% above (₹56,000–₹1,36,500 all-in). Full rewiring takes 8–14 days including chasing walls, pulling wire, and patching + painting. ## Data **Rewiring 2BHK — cost breakdown (2026)** | Item | Standard (₹) | Premium (₹) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Electrician labour | 18,000–30,000 | 30,000–45,000 | Includes wall chasing | | Copper wire (1.5/2.5/4mm) | 15,000–22,000 | 22,000–35,000 | FR / FRLS grade | | Modular switchboards (8–14 units) | 4,000–10,000 | 10,000–21,000 | Roma / Legrand | | MCBs + Distribution Board | 3,000–5,500 | 5,500–8,000 | Havells / Legrand | | Sockets + switches (25–40 units) | 3,000–5,500 | 5,500–8,000 | Modular grade | | Surge protection | 0 | 2,000–5,000 | Optional but recommended | | Patching + paint touch-up | 2,000–5,000 | 5,000–10,000 | After chasing walls | | All-in total | 43,000–75,000 | 75,000–1,30,000 | Metros +25–30% | ## Frequently asked ### When should I rewire my 2BHK? If the wiring is 20+ years old, still has aluminium wire (not copper), has repeated MCB tripping, gets warm at sockets, or shows insulation cracks. Signs: circuit breaker trips daily, sparks at plug points, dimming lights when appliances start. ### How long does 2BHK rewiring take? 8–14 days: 2–3 days chasing walls + pulling old wire, 3–4 days pulling new wire + fitting switchboards, 1–2 days DB + MCB install + testing, 2–3 days patching + paint touch-up. ### Can rewiring be done without breaking walls? Only if the flat is <10 years old and has proper concealed conduits (empty pipes in the wall). Then pulling new wire through existing conduits is possible for ₹15,000–₹30,000 (60–70% cheaper than full rewire). Older flats: full chasing needed. ### What wire gauge is used for 2BHK rewiring? 1.5mm² for lighting circuits, 2.5mm² for general sockets, 4mm² for AC/geyser points, 6mm² for the main incoming line. All FR (fire-retardant) copper minimum; FRLS (low smoke) is upgrade. ### What is the rewiring cost in Mumbai for 2BHK? Mumbai: ₹56,000–₹1,36,500 all-in (base +30%). Standard ₹56,000–₹97,500, premium ₹97,500–₹1,69,000. Includes labour + materials + patching. ## Related - https://solve24.in/answers/electrician-rate-list - https://solve24.in/answers/electrician-charges-in-india - https://solve24.in/answers/electrician-salary-in-india --- Published by Solve24 — India's hyperlocal services marketplace. Direct-hire, zero commission. --- ## About Solve24 Solve24 (solve24.in) is India's zero-commission hyperlocal services marketplace — a three-sided bridge between ~85M informal workers, ~1.4B consumers, and millions of local shops across 40+ Indian cities and 15 service categories. 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