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Should have done this before you decided, it is done happy days.To see if I can shed any light on the difference in quote prices.
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Should have done this before you decided, it is done happy days.To see if I can shed any light on the difference in quote prices.
it's all relative to overheads and other costs. you could have had pimlico or britsh grasp quote.that would have been double the highest quote you've hadI paid the bloke cash, he runs his own business just himself, had a smart van with professional artwork on the side and fully registered.
The kitchen fitter recommend him and said he has worked on many building sites with him. I should think ÂŁ460 for 10 hours work is a decent rate, minus the cabling and downlights he's easy made at least ÂŁ350. ÂŁ35 an hour seems reasonable for an electrician, or is ÂŁ70 or ÂŁ110 a more reasonable rate like the other chancers?
you go to a main agent.e.g. bmw, and you are paying for receptionists, telephonists, paper shufflers, money shufflers, huge premises with mega buck business rates, and finally the mechanic's wages. you local independent has far less costs, s can be more competitive.Not too sure why there is so much negativity towards this thread. Seems to me its a bit like taking my car to get serviced at BMW, being charged a ridiculous amount for some apprentice to do the work and maybe make a hash of it. Where as I take it to my local garage who has many years in the trade, is well respected and does a decent job for half the price. Does that make him a bad mechanic? Not qualified or certified?
thats a bit of a personal question lolHow long was he there with his tester out?
Thanks for the replies, the work consisted of:
-Move a couple of light switch down 10 cm.
-Move power socket behind unit for dish washer.
-Make new socket for extractor fan.
-Make new socket for washing machine in the utility.
-Replace all sockets and switch faces (I have bought already)
-Place 6 down lights in the celling. (basic white - supply and fit)
-Upgrade cooker as 16A required
-Wiring in under cupboard and plinth lighting (not supply)
Took him one whole day for first fix and a few hours for second, I'd say 10 hours in total.
What do you want for ÂŁ460???Was there any additional work to your list ? Earthing and bonding was all in place and suitable ? consumer unit needed no adaptions or upgrades, specifically RCDs for the altered circuits ? Any making good of chases ?
What do you want for ÂŁ460???
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