ᐅ Additional Costs for Electrical Outlets and Network Connections

Created on: 12 May 2017 12:15

Hello everyone,

we are buying a 4-room apartment with 110 m² (1,184 sq ft) from a developer and naturally want to increase the number of standard electrical outlets (who can manage with the usual amount anyway?!).
The electrician’s quote is still pending, but I would like to get some rough price estimates for comparison.
What might an additional double electrical outlet (branded, but without gold plating) including some wiring and installation typically cost?

I also have no idea about a star topology network wiring (Cat7) with five outlets (Cat6a) converging in the utility room. Of course, it depends on cable length, but the apartment isn’t huge...

I would appreciate any estimates or insights.

Caspar202012 May 2017 15:20

#13

Sometimes the developer allows you to coordinate and order such requests directly with the electrician on site. This can be a bit cheaper.

However, everyone involved knows that they can overcharge you significantly.

ypg12 May 2017 15:24

#14

Hendrik007 schrieb:
It’s not possible to deal directly with the electrician, as they can only come in after completion, meaning once all walls are closed up.

Of course, you will contact the electrician appointed by the builder and arrange a separate contract with them! If necessary, this can be done on the day they are first scheduled to work. Additional work orders are rarely declined.

Best regards in brief

Caspar202012 May 2017 15:31

#15

ypg schrieb:
Additional work is rarely rejected

Two to three years ago, I would have agreed with you. But in the current situation? A friend experienced this four weeks ago, when only one-third of his requests were fulfilled. Time pressure... the crew had to move on...

ypg12 May 2017 15:40

#16

Oh....
The journeyman might be able to do this in overtime
(No, not undeclared work – that is something different)

Best regards in brief

77.willo12 May 2017 15:57

#17

Why should the building authority / building inspector allow that?

Bieber081512 May 2017 16:03

#18

It depends on the developer (and the electrician). Some developers allow all additional work to be handled directly between the buyer and the subcontractor (in this case, the electrician). Others prohibit this direct approach* and require everything to go through them. The direct route usually offers slightly better prices, while the "official" route simplifies inspections and reduces disputes related to warranties and meeting deadlines.

Our developer prices, valid as of 12/2015, all gross
equally net, all including delivery and installation, complete package, Merten M-Smart polar white switch series:

Schuko socket 35 € (2-gang times 2, 3-gang times 3, ...)
Multi-gang switch 58 €
On/off/changeover switch 44 €
Access point automatic switch IP44** 171 €
Wall/ceiling outlet 20 €

Credits for omission

Antenna socket 70 €
Telephone socket 69 €

* They cannot forbid the buyer, but they can forbid their subcontractor.
** This should be the motion detector at the driveway.

ᐅ Additional Costs for Electrical Outlets and Network Connections

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