What junction box means
A junction box is an enclosure where wires are spliced together, protecting the connections and containing any sparks.
Also called j-box, electrical box.
Where it matters on a electrical job
Every splice has to be in a box that stays accessible. Buried junction boxes behind drywall are a code violation that shows up during remodels, and finding them takes time you should charge for.
What it costs
For junction box, the closest koira.ai price is the electrical outlet installation cost guide, near $190 for a typical job and $130 to $260 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The box fill calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Box fill calculator
- Cost guide: Electrical outlet installation cost
- Licensing: Electrical license rules by state
- Tools, templates and guides: Free electrical resources