The quick answer.

Outlet replacement is $37.50 per outlet — the same whether it is a standard outlet or a GFCI. A light switch or dimmer is $37.50 to $100 depending on the switch. A smart switch is $112.50. Most homeowners bundle several outlets or switches into one visit. The $59 assessment fee is credited back to your invoice when you hire us.

Typical labor range by trade

Flat-rate labor for standard residential jobs in Gilbert and Chandler.

  • Standard outlet replacement$37 – $37
  • GFCI outlet install$37 – $37
  • Light switch / dimmer$37 – $100
  • Smart switch install$112 – $112
  • Light fixture replacement$75 – $75
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GFCI vs. standard outlets.

A GFCI outlet has a built-in sensor that cuts power if it detects a ground fault — a short through water or a person. They are required by code near water: kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and any exterior outlet. Older Gilbert and Chandler homes were often built with standard outlets in those locations, and a $37.50 swap to GFCI is the cheapest safety upgrade you can make.

A GFCI outlet swap near a kitchen sink — $37.50 labor, the same as a standard outlet.

Signs of a bad outlet or switch.

Dead outlet

No power to a plug that worked before. Often a failed backstab connection or a tripped GFCI upstream — but if the outlet itself is the problem, replacement fixes it.

Flickering or loose

Plugs that fall out or lights that flicker when you touch a switch. The internal contacts are worn out. Replacement is the fix.

Damaged or scorched

Cracked plastic, scorch marks, or a buzzing sound. Those are safety issues — a damaged outlet can arc and is a fire risk. Replace it.

No GFCI near water

Older Gilbert and Chandler homes often have standard outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages where code now requires GFCI. A swap to GFCI is cheap insurance.

Included in the quoted price

  • Removal of the old outlet or switch
  • Wiring and installing the new device
  • Plate cover reinstalled or replaced
  • Power restored and tested

Quoted separately

  • The outlet or switch itself, unless you supply it
  • New wiring inside the wall if the existing wire is damaged
  • Installing a new box where none exists
  • Whole-circuit troubleshooting if the problem is not the device

DIY versus calling us.

An outlet or switch swap is one of the more DIY-friendly electrical jobs — kill the breaker, pull the old device, wire the new one the same way, reinstall. Where it goes wrong:

  • The outlet was backstabbed — wires pushed into the back instead of wrapped around the screws. That is the most common cause of dead outlets and should be fixed with a screw connection on the new one.
  • Neutral and ground are reversed, or the box has no ground wire at all.
  • A dimmer on a circuit with the wrong bulb type — LED bulbs need an LED-rated dimmer.
How flat-rate pricing works
  1. 1

    Send a photo

    Text a picture of the outlet or switch and what it is doing. Most replacements can be priced from a photo.

  2. 2

    Get a flat price

    You see the number before we pick up a tool. Outlets are $37.50 each — most homeowners bundle several into one visit.

  3. 3

    We swap and test

    Kill the power, pull the old device, wire the new one, install, and test. Clean up.

A switch swap — $37.50 to $100 depending on the switch type.

If you are not sure which breaker or which wire is which, get a price from us. Compare it to the full repair cost guide to see how an outlet swap stacks up against the rest of your list.

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FAQ.

How much does outlet replacement cost in Gilbert, AZ?+

Outlet replacement is $37.50 per outlet in labor. A GFCI outlet is the same — $37.50. A light switch or dimmer is $37.50 to $100 depending on the switch type. The $59 assessment fee is credited back when you hire us.

What is the difference between a standard outlet and a GFCI outlet?+

A GFCI outlet has a built-in sensor that cuts power if it detects a ground fault. They are required near water — kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoors. A standard outlet does not have that protection.

How do I know if an outlet needs replacing?+

If it is dead, flickering, or damaged — cracked plastic, scorch marks, loose plugs that fall out, or a buzzing sound. Those are signs the outlet is failing and should be replaced.

Can you replace a switch with a dimmer?+

Yes. A dimmer swap is $37.50 to $100 depending on the dimmer. A smart switch — Wi-Fi or connected to a hub — is $112.50. We install customer-purchased switches at labor-only rates.

Do you charge a trip fee?+

A flat $59 assessment fee covers the visit and the diagnosis. It is credited back in full to your invoice when you hire us for the work.