How much an electrician would charge to install a doorbell depends on type and complexity. For a basic traditional wired doorbell with transformer, button, and chime, electrician typically charges $100 to $250 for installation if wiring already exists and you are just replacing existing doorbell, including labor for about 1 hour. If new wiring needs to be run from electrical panel to door location where no wiring exists, cost increases to $200 to $400 because it requires fishing wires through walls, installing transformer, and connecting chime. For video doorbell installation like Ring or Nest that connects to existing doorbell wiring, electrician or handyman charges $75 to $200, with many charging flat $100 to $150, which includes mounting, connecting to existing low voltage wires, and setting up app. If no existing wiring, installation of wired video doorbell with new transformer and wiring may cost $200 to $350. Additional costs include doorbell unit itself $100 to $250 for video models, permit usually not required for low voltage. Some electricians charge hourly $75 to $125 per hour plus materials. Many homeowners can DIY install battery powered video doorbells without electrician, saving cost, but if you need new wiring or are uncomfortable with electrical work, hiring electrician is recommended.
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