Apartment aluminum wiring remediation is priced from the verified number of affected connections and project conditions, not simply the number of apartments. A realistic budget includes access, devices, fixtures, junction boxes, panel terminations, documentation, and exceptions.
What drives the cost?
- Connections per unit: receptacles and switches plus lighting, junction boxes, and hardwired equipment.
- Building configuration: unit layouts, shared circuits, panel locations, and box-fill constraints.
- Existing conditions: damaged conductors, short wires, crowded boxes, or inaccessible splices.
- Occupancy: tenant notice, return visits, restricted access, and outages.
- Permits and closeout: inspections, documentation, and lender/PCA review needs.
- Scope boundaries: finish repairs, device replacement, and other electrical defects may be separate.
Illustrative planning model — not contractor quotes
The following is a hypothetical calculation to demonstrate how unit count affects budgets. It assumes 12 eligible connections per apartment and an arbitrary planning allowance of $100 per completed connection. These are not verified market prices or Manpower Electric bids; actual counts and prices may differ substantially.
| Units | Illustrative connections | Illustrative direct allowance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 240 | $24,000 |
| 50 | 600 | $60,000 |
| 100 | 1,200 | $120,000 |
| 200 | 2,400 | $240,000 |
Formula: units × verified affected connections per unit × quoted unit rate + mobilization + permits/inspections + repairs/allowances + access/return visits + contingency. The illustrative amounts above exclude all add-ons and should not be used as project budgets without a field survey.
How to obtain an accurate multifamily quote
- Provide the property address, number of units, building count, and typical floor plans.
- Share the PCA electrical findings, photographs, and lender requirements.
- Arrange a representative survey of occupied and vacant units.
- Ask for a defined scope, included connections, exclusions, unit schedule, and closeout deliverables.
- Compare bids on equivalent quantities and assumptions—not only a price per apartment.
Why a pilot unit matters
A pilot can reveal hidden junction boxes, additional fixture connections, undersized enclosures, and damaged conductors. For larger properties, these findings may materially change the final count and price. Document exceptions before locking a fixed-price scope.
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