ᐅ Finding a Skilled Trades Contractor for Owner-Performed Work
Created on: 30 Nov 2020 09:16
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marco72
We are currently in the planning phase for our single-family home in the south of Hamburg.
We are designing a somewhat more complex electrical installation for our house:
* KNX bus system
* DALI bus system for the lighting
* Control of the underfloor heating
* Control of the shading
* ...
The planning for the locations of switches, sockets, motion detectors, etc., as well as the routing of cables and the design of the distribution cabinet, is already quite advanced.
To save costs and out of personal interest, we want to carry out a large portion of the electrical installation ourselves. Due to my degree in electrical engineering, I feel confident handling many aspects on my own.
Since we are building with an architect, we are generally quite flexible, but I am still wondering how to best find a contractor who is open to partial DIY work?
Maybe someone here even has a recommendation for a company in our area?
We are designing a somewhat more complex electrical installation for our house:
* KNX bus system
* DALI bus system for the lighting
* Control of the underfloor heating
* Control of the shading
* ...
The planning for the locations of switches, sockets, motion detectors, etc., as well as the routing of cables and the design of the distribution cabinet, is already quite advanced.
To save costs and out of personal interest, we want to carry out a large portion of the electrical installation ourselves. Due to my degree in electrical engineering, I feel confident handling many aspects on my own.
Since we are building with an architect, we are generally quite flexible, but I am still wondering how to best find a contractor who is open to partial DIY work?
Maybe someone here even has a recommendation for a company in our area?
marco72 schrieb:
I would definitely handle the entire KNX programming myself. I consider that realistic.
marco72 schrieb:
Furthermore, I could imagine doing all the cable installation or even the electrical panel myself. I see that as unrealistic.
You need to leave some work for your yet-to-be-found partner. If they are at least allowed to do the flush-mounted installation and possibly the electrical panel, they will most likely be more willing to agree. Otherwise, I don’t see much chance.
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Matthew0330 Nov 2020 14:31Our agreement was that we would purchase the materials through him.
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HilfeHilfe1 Dec 2020 06:33Interesting topic, let us know if you have found someone.
marco72 schrieb:
I would definitely handle the entire KNX programming myself.
Furthermore, I can imagine doing the complete cable installation or even assembling the electrical cabinet on my own.Well...Then there won't be much work left.
You could also mark everything yourself, order materials, and do the chases.
In that case, I would take on everything myself and just ask a company to handle only the inspections,
so you can get the official approval stamp.
Maybe something like:
1. Inspection of cable installation on the ground floor
2. Inspection of cable installation on the upper floor
3. Inspection upon completion of the electrical cabinet
4. Final inspection