Electrical · SOC 47-2111

Whole-House Surge Protector Installation cost

Looking up whole-house surge protector installation cost? Start here: national mid planning estimate $305 before you type a ZIP, built from OEWS 47-2111 wages and the assumptions below — not lead-gen marketplace price tables.

Whole-house surge protector — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (1.0/2.0/4.0) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Electricians (SOC 47-2111).

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Hours (low / mid / high)
1.0 / 2.0 / 4.0
Materials band
$105 – $220
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$305

install one Type 2 whole-home SPD at the load center (external or plug-on style); dedicated breaker sold separately if required; service upgrade out of band. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $34.37/hr (SOC 47-2111).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Electricians (SOC 47-2111): $34.37/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 2.0 hours × $34.37 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $150 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $146 – $305 – $742.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $105 / $150 / $220 (install one Type 2 whole-home SPD at the load center (external or plug-on style); dedicated breaker sold separately if required; service upgrade out of band). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

Eaton CHSPT2SURGE 36 kA ~$111.33 (207093234); CHSPT2SURGE10 60 kA ~$105 (332528067); CHSPT2ULTRA 108 kA ~$195.22 (204761136); Siemens FirstSurge ~$191–$193. Breaker often separate; service upgrade out of band.

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

Labor for a like-for-like device or fixture on an existing circuit, basic testing, and the parts band above.

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Whole-House Surge Protector Installation FAQ

How much does whole-house surge protector installation cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $305 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Electricians (SOC 47-2111, national mean $34.37/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 1.0 / 2.0 / 4.0. Materials band $105 / $150 / $220 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: Eaton CHSPT2SURGE 36 kA ~$111.33 (207093234); CHSPT2SURGE10 60 kA ~$105 (332528067); CHSPT2ULTRA 108 kA ~$195.22 (204761136); Siemens FirstSurge ~$191–$193. Breaker often separate;. Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

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