ᐅ Electrical installation in prefabricated houses seems very expensive to us?!
Created on: 1 Mar 2018 20:07
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SkyfireHello everyone,
we have purchased a prefabricated timber frame house.
The cost for the electrical installation seems very high to us, around 18,000 euros.
Another provider quoted about 10,000 euros, for example.
We are considering doing the electrical work ourselves since my father-in-law is an electrician. The problem is the time, as he is very busy with his job. How long does a typical installation take (with two people, me as an assistant and my father-in-law as the electrician) in a prefabricated house without a service cavity, using pull wires, etc.?
In case my father-in-law cannot manage the timing, do you think it is more cost-effective to spend the 18,000 euros with the prefabricated house supplier, or would we save money by hiring another company for the electrical work?
I have no idea if the price is reasonable or too expensive, especially since another provider quoted 8,000 euros less for an equivalent installation on their house.
Thank you very much for your help.
Regards
Steffen
we have purchased a prefabricated timber frame house.
The cost for the electrical installation seems very high to us, around 18,000 euros.
Another provider quoted about 10,000 euros, for example.
We are considering doing the electrical work ourselves since my father-in-law is an electrician. The problem is the time, as he is very busy with his job. How long does a typical installation take (with two people, me as an assistant and my father-in-law as the electrician) in a prefabricated house without a service cavity, using pull wires, etc.?
In case my father-in-law cannot manage the timing, do you think it is more cost-effective to spend the 18,000 euros with the prefabricated house supplier, or would we save money by hiring another company for the electrical work?
I have no idea if the price is reasonable or too expensive, especially since another provider quoted 8,000 euros less for an equivalent installation on their house.
Thank you very much for your help.
Regards
Steffen
I was just wondering the same ^^
You definitely need to check if it is really equivalent! So it’s best to compare everything carefully.
And if you hire the electrician separately, they should be involved early in the planning process. They need to do their "in-wall" work at the right time, etc.
Regarding DIY work.
During our renovation, I rewired two 95m² (1,022 sq ft) apartments, but kept it fairly simple without any fancy extras, and paid around 3,500.
So if you have someone experienced guiding you and you help out yourself, you can really save a lot of money.
You definitely need to check if it is really equivalent! So it’s best to compare everything carefully.
And if you hire the electrician separately, they should be involved early in the planning process. They need to do their "in-wall" work at the right time, etc.
Regarding DIY work.
During our renovation, I rewired two 95m² (1,022 sq ft) apartments, but kept it fairly simple without any fancy extras, and paid around 3,500.
So if you have someone experienced guiding you and you help out yourself, you can really save a lot of money.
You will need a certified electrician registered in the trade directory for the meter application and the final inspection.
The main cost factors are the installation of empty conduits, the choice of switches, the distribution board, and the components inside the board. Compare these in detail.
You should also consider the construction site power distribution box, which must be inspected monthly by an electrical company. Prices for about 6 months range between 300 and 700 euros.
The main cost factors are the installation of empty conduits, the choice of switches, the distribution board, and the components inside the board. Compare these in detail.
You should also consider the construction site power distribution box, which must be inspected monthly by an electrical company. Prices for about 6 months range between 300 and 700 euros.
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