All Forum Posts by: Tyrell Townsend

if you are going to update the wiring and plumbing to a significant degree you should consided adding submetering for each unit.

 I would estimate somewhere in the neighborhood of 20K each.  

Hi Tyrell,

Typically your looking at $40-45k for a typical 3 flat in Chicago for plumbing & electric. Understand that by doing that, the city may require additional repairs to the structure if they see anything out of code. That's a good ballpark. Keep in mind you will likely need to open a few interior walls to pull it off. You will need permits for sure and mechanical drawings. That number doesn't include finishes which can be all over the board depending on what you do. Also you may be required to upgrade the water service in it is less than a 1" main or is found to be lead. Good luck!

Why do you want to rewire the building? Does it have aluminum wiring? If so, you don't need to rewire you can pig tail with copper wires. I'm also a licensed journeyman electrician in Texas. The problem with aluminum wire is when it heats up the wire expands and contracts so over time it works its way free and touches something to start a fire. The solution is using special wire nuts rated for aluminum wire and pig tail with copper wires. Tell your electrician that and if he says you need to rewire the house he's trying to make money off of you. Unless it's a state law or something up there.