ᐅ Electrical installation in prefabricated houses seems very expensive to us?!
Created on: 1 Mar 2018 20:07
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Skyfire
Hello 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
It looks similar on our end – around €20,000 for 165m² (1,776 sq ft).
Regarding the points you mentioned here, also included are an electrical panel with 4 meter slots, a separate sub-distribution for the upper floor, and installation including Warema control.
Considering how long the technicians spent on the wiring… the price seems fair!
Regarding the points you mentioned here, also included are an electrical panel with 4 meter slots, a separate sub-distribution for the upper floor, and installation including Warema control.
Considering how long the technicians spent on the wiring… the price seems fair!
We are preparing for all possibilities... a standard electricity meter (of course), a heat pump (IF it ever becomes worthwhile... probably not), photovoltaic panels (currently just in the planning stage, but likely to be installed later), and an electric vehicle.
I also thought it was crazy, but according to several opinions (including here on the forum), it’s not that unreasonable.
However, if you have all of these, you would naturally have to pay four basic fees.
We’ll see how things develop; the box wasn’t much more expensive anyway. Retrofitting is definitely more inconvenient.
I also thought it was crazy, but according to several opinions (including here on the forum), it’s not that unreasonable.
However, if you have all of these, you would naturally have to pay four basic fees.
We’ll see how things develop; the box wasn’t much more expensive anyway. Retrofitting is definitely more inconvenient.
We are looking at a new build, 177 sqm (1,905 sq ft) with everything included, such as preparation for photovoltaic systems, a generous number of power outlets, satellite dish, network cables, distribution box, LED lights in the kitchen and bathroom ceilings and on the stairs, plus electric roller shutters with central control, and much more, for a total of €16,000 gross. I would definitely get another quote. For this level of equipment, I find €18,500 way too expensive.
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cybergnom4 May 2018 15:25I would always insist on receiving a detailed quote that clearly shows how the final price is broken down. The same applies to the billing: How many meters (feet) of cable/conduit were installed? How many hours of labor? etc.
This way, you can properly compare different offers.
As a client, you will ALWAYS be worse off with those flat-rate estimations. You can safely assume a 15%-20% contingency that the electrician factors in and that you end up paying on top.
This way, you can properly compare different offers.
As a client, you will ALWAYS be worse off with those flat-rate estimations. You can safely assume a 15%-20% contingency that the electrician factors in and that you end up paying on top.
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