Hello everyone,
In the middle of planning our house, we have received the first quote from an electrician.
A quick overview of the house: about 150m² (1,615 sq ft) plus a basement.
In addition to power outlets on all floors and 8 network connections (4 of them in the living room), we have planned electric roller shutters (each controlled individually) and about 24 recessed ceiling lights. Of course, there are also connections for the washing machine, dryer, stove, etc., as well as thermostats for the underfloor heating.
Overall, no major extras.
The first quote is over €14,000, which seems very expensive to us.
What puzzles me:
He charges €32 per power outlet. That’s fine, but when 4 outlets are installed side by side, he charges 4 times €32 (including installation). Is that normal? The same applies to the network connections, of course.
I look forward to your assessments.
In the middle of planning our house, we have received the first quote from an electrician.
A quick overview of the house: about 150m² (1,615 sq ft) plus a basement.
In addition to power outlets on all floors and 8 network connections (4 of them in the living room), we have planned electric roller shutters (each controlled individually) and about 24 recessed ceiling lights. Of course, there are also connections for the washing machine, dryer, stove, etc., as well as thermostats for the underfloor heating.
Overall, no major extras.
The first quote is over €14,000, which seems very expensive to us.
What puzzles me:
He charges €32 per power outlet. That’s fine, but when 4 outlets are installed side by side, he charges 4 times €32 (including installation). Is that normal? The same applies to the network connections, of course.
I look forward to your assessments.
H
Hendrik00730 Jun 2017 17:22apokolok schrieb:
Install at least one double-gang electrical box everywhere. Why?
Hendrik007 schrieb:
Why?Because the demand will not decrease.
In the past, people used to install just one electrical outlet in each corner of a room; nowadays, you no longer do even that.