Cost to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater - Notes and General Information
For example, a typical electric baseboard heater costs between $35 and $200 while a typical hydronic baseboard heater costs between $200 and $450. Additionally, there is a direct link between a baseboard heater's size, power output and price, which means bigger, more powerful heaters cost more than smaller, less powerful units. Baseboard heaters are generally used in rooms that may be far from the central heating source. These electric heaters are positioned under windows, where.
These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!
These estimates are NOT substitutes for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Electric Baseboard Heater Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Electric Baseboard Heater Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Electric Baseboard Heater Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater - Unit Price References
- Unit Pricing Data: Home Depot Electrical Products and Supplies Home Depot, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Essential Hardware Electrical Products Essential Hardware, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Hardware and Tools Electrical and Lighting Hardware and Tools, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Lowes Electrical Products and Supplies Lowes , Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Better Homes and Gardens Siding Price Guide Westside, Oct 2019, Website
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
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Cost to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater - Notes and General Information
These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!
These estimates are NOT substitutes for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Electric Baseboard Heater Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Electric Baseboard Heater Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Electric Baseboard Heater Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install an Electric Baseboard Heater - Unit Price References
- Unit Pricing Data: Home Depot Electrical Products and Supplies Home Depot, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Essential Hardware Electrical Products Essential Hardware, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Hardware and Tools Electrical and Lighting Hardware and Tools, Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Lowes Electrical Products and Supplies Lowes , Oct 2019, Website
- Unit Pricing Data: Better Homes and Gardens Siding Price Guide Westside, Oct 2019, Website
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X