How Much Does It Cost to Install a Coaxial Cable Outlet? [2026 Data]

While many families turn to various streaming platforms for their binge-watching, many folks still enjoy cable and also use a cable outlet to receive high-speed internet. If you move your TV or internet router and don't want to run cables across your floor, you may need to install a new cable outlet which will cost you anywhere from $75 to $500.

How Much Does Cable Outlet Installation Cost by Type?

Cable outlet installations vary considerably in cost depending on if you're putting in a brand-new outlet, replacing an existing one, or just running cable from an existing coaxial outlet to the device you're plugging into it.

New Coaxial Cable Outlet

A new cable outlet is the most costly installation type because it's the most complex and time-consuming. It will set you back between $150 and $485, depending on how much work is involved.

Replacing an Old Coax Cable Outlet

Replacing an existing cable outlet with a new one should take no more than 30 minutes and can cost as little as $60 for parts and labor.

Running Cable From an Existing Coax Cable Outlet

If you decide to get a local electrician to run a cable under the floor from the existing outlet to the device you want to connect to, expect to pay anywhere from $60 to $150. Cost variables include how far you want to run the cable, whether it goes under the floor, through walls, or runs around the outside of your property.

Why You Should Hire an Electrician

Although the labor to install a coax outlet may cost more than the outlet itself, most homeowners should hire a local electrician for the job, especially if installing a cable outlet in a new location.

Here’s why it’s ideal to hire an electrician

Despite the increased cost to install your coax outlet, here’s why you should hire an electrician for the job:

• Working with your electrical systems can be dangerous. Installing an entirely new coax outlet involves complex electrical work that most homeowners cannot do safely.

• The work may also require specialized tools that the typical homeowner does not have.

• An electrician can tackle this task along with other basic electrical tasks at the same time, such as replacing light switches and outlets.

• An electrician is familiar with local building codes and can ensure your new outlet is compliant.

If you want to DIY a coax outlet installation

Installing an entirely new cable outlet is not a task suited to most homeowners because of the more complex electrical work required, but a homeowner with basic DIY skills and tools may be able to replace an existing coaxial outlet on their own.

Here’s what you might be able to do yourself:

• Replace existing coax outlet 

• Purchase the materials, including cables, for a pro to cut down costs of a completely new installation

Coax Cable Outlet Installation Cost Breakdown

Coaxial cable outlet parts are inexpensive, but the jobs can be fairly time-consuming, so the biggest cost factor is labor.

Materials

Materials, including the faceplate, connectors, and coaxial cable, cost up to $50 unless you need a particularly long spool of cable.

Labor

Electricians charge between $50 and $100 per hour, and they usually have a minimum call-out fee of at least one hour. So, for example, replacing an existing outlet should take around 30 minutes, but in terms of labor, you'll actually pay for an hour (or two, depending on what their minimum charge is).

Installing a new outlet is more time-consuming because it involves running cable through the wall, cutting the site for the new outlet, and more. So you can expect to pay at least three hours in labor for this type of job. 

What Factors Influence the Cost to Install a Cable Outlet?

How far the cable has to travel to the outlet is one of the biggest cost factors because running cable through walls and under flooring is time-consuming. Plus, the more cable you need, the more you'll pay, as it's generally priced per linear foot.

Installing a new outlet costs you more than replacing an existing one because of the extra work involved. Running cable from an existing outlet to another area where you want to connect a device can be a cost-effective solution, provided the cable isn't so long that you get noticeable signal loss.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

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