ᐅ Cost Estimate for Electrical Installations

Hello dear forum members,

Soon we will begin building our house (southern Germany region, working with an architect).
We have already gained a lot of information and experience from this great forum and hope to be able to give something back in the future through sharing our own experiences.

On our trade/workscope and quotation list, the costs for the electrical installation currently seem very high to us.

The house has about 164 sqm (1,765 sq ft) to be equipped with electrical installations (light switches, sockets/outlets, LAN, 15 spotlights). Aside from a desired (video) intercom system for the front door, there are no special features (no smart home, etc.). Given the number of planned sockets, light switches, etc., we did not want to cut corners – so it can be considered rather well equipped but not overloaded.

The initial quotes have come in at around 28,000 gross (before tax).
The costs we know from other homeowners (with similar or even better equipment) are far lower. These ranged from 8,000 (standard quality) up to 15,000 (higher-end standard).

How did this item compare in your cases, assuming a similar scope?

Best regards

How can you compare if you haven’t provided any details about the features?

But in general, I find 28k extremely overpriced if you really have no extras. Have you only requested one quote so far?

What information about the equipment should we provide? Number of outlets, switches, etc.?

By the way – light bulbs are not included in the 28k yet.

Abbreviations: Light switch (LS), Light outlet (LO), Power outlet (PO)
Bedroom: 3 LS, 3 LO, 8 PO, 1 LAN/TV
Bathroom: 2 LS, 1 LO, 5 PO, 8 spotlights
K1 + K2: 4 LS, 4 LO, 14 PO, 2 LAN/TV
Office: 1 LS, 1 LO, 11 PO, 2 LAN/TV
Utility room: 1 LS, 1 LO, 5 PO, LAN
Hallway: 2 LS, 3 spotlights, 8 PO
Living/Dining/Kitchen: 10 LS, several LO, 20 PO, 1 LAN/TV, 4 spotlights
Entrance: 2 LS, 2 LO, 6 PO
Room 1 Ground Floor: 1 LS, 1 LO, 6 PO, 1 LAN/TV
Outside: 6 PO, 2 high-power outlets for electric car etc.
Intercom system
Electrical installations in technical room (geothermal heat pump, controlled residential ventilation)

Maybe you could summarize it – how can you tell if something is expensive if you don’t know what materials and fixtures are being used.

So, summarize how many heating points, how many power outlets, multimedia, network connections, etc. – there are more details, but whatever.

Which switch system?

Again: Have you requested a quote first?

So.
26 LS
20 LA
88 SD
8 LAN/TV
15 Spotlights
2 High-voltage SD
Intercom system
Electrical installation in the technical room
(+ of course the fuse box, network hub, etc.)

There are 2 quotes, with the second based on the first but with the prices redacted.

The switch program is mid-range.