ᐅ Doing Your Own Electrical Work in a New Build

Created on: 16 Mar 2015 17:37
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Monimeid
Hello, I have a question. We are planning to build a house, specifically a prefab house from Massa Haus. We have heard that the electrical installation package offered by Massa Haus (upgrade package) does not include the highest quality components. So, we thought about finding an electrician who could sell us the materials directly, which is not that easy.

During our search, we came across a company in Karlsruhe (we are building in Pforzheim) that offers electrical material packages along with consulting for the electrical installation. It is important to us that we do not receive any “no-name” components that we would have to replace later.

This sounds to us like the same principle as an upgrade package: we get the materials, instructions for installation, and possibly assistance during the process.

What would you choose? The upgrade package from the house manufacturer or branded quality from a specialist company at similar prices? We asked for quotes from both, and the prices are comparable.

Maybe someone here has experience with this.

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Thank you in advance for your advice.
emer16 Mar 2015 19:00
Is Massa Haus not a timber frame construction?
If so: good luck with "chasing the walls."
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Monimeid
16 Mar 2015 19:08
emer schrieb:
Is Massa Haus not timber frame construction?
If so: Good luck with chasing the cables

It is indeed timber frame construction, but unfortunately you still have to do cable routing.

Regards
emer16 Mar 2015 19:35
But chipping slots into the wall is not an option. That’s what I meant. So the cables need to be routed through the wall somehow.
Mycraft16 Mar 2015 19:38
Also keep in mind that someone needs to inspect the installation, and the utility company must install the meter... and they will not install it without an inspection approval...
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derstefanm
16 Mar 2015 19:46
You also have to consider that, first, it takes longer, and second, if you have no experience, some tasks might be done twice, which offsets the savings.
EveundGerd18 Mar 2015 20:40
Also, keep the warranty in mind. When I think back to our tangled cables, I’m glad a professional handled it.