I would start with a 200 amp service and a 40 slot breaker panel. That
would probably be a few thousand. The 40 slot panel will give you all the
room for breakers you will ever need. And not much more $$ than a 20 slot
panel. If replacing the main panel, you can get a whole house surge
protector as well.

Then get estimates to rewire several rooms at a time as money permits.
Start with the kitchen as many energy hogs are located there.


"Nick" wrote in message
Hi: My son is thinking about buying an older home and remodeling it
as he goes along except for the electrical work. Currently there is a
circuit breaker protected 100 amp service that is newer along with
some knob and tube wiring. It is a 3 story home . What is the going
price for rewiring a house like this to the same receptacles and
switches with new wiring. What does an electrician charge on average?
This is for Eastern Pa. by the way and I do know job size and other
variables play into pricing. I am looking for a ballpark figure like
how much per receptacle etc. Nick