I’m looking to add ethernet ports to our home, and can’t get any ballpark quotes without having an electrician come to the house charging a $50 service fee to evaluate. I would do this if I had any idea what to expect ahead of time, but don’t want to have 3-4 electricians come out to compare quotes and end up paying $150 in service fees before even having any work done.

The ISP modem is on the main level, no current ethernet is wired in the home. I want to add an ethernet port on the second floor, so would need the ethernet wired through the wall likely into the attic and back to the wall of the second floor.

Any ideas on a ballpark for pricing here? I have no idea what to expect so wasn’t sure if I’m looking at $200 or $800 or somewhere outside that range.

  • odinsyrup@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you don’t want to open up walls it could be possible to run conduit outside your house up to the attic and then make drops in the 2nd floor. That’s what I just did. You’ll need to make sure you get outdoor rated cable though.

    I did do this with my electrician buddy so I was a little bit spoiled by his low voltage experience.