ᐅ Electrician's Quote – Is the Price Justified?

Created on: 5 Apr 2013 15:56
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Daniel87
Hello everyone,

I received the quote from my preferred electrician, and I find it quite expensive. Here is an excerpt:

1 single-pole switch for an outdoor light point: €52.00
1 standard socket outlet supply and installation: €48.00
1 two-way switch for a light point: €52.00
1 Merten room thermostat supply and installation: €89.00
1 meter cabinet including all circuit breakers supply and installation: €1,450.00
1 empty conduit box with cables for telephone or antenna: €45.00
1 satellite system Astrosat Hotbird and Astra, 9 inputs, 8 outputs: €550.00
1 video intercom system including 2 video stations: €1,044.00
Roller shutter control for 23 windows: €1,485.00
6 step lights supply and installation: €534.00

All prices are net (plus VAT), including installation, chasing, etc. The switch range is apparently standard white from Merten. The total amount is €11,169.00 net, which equals €13,291.11 gross. This seems quite high to me, especially since not all the sockets I need are even included. However, he provides the temporary construction power box free of charge.
The house measures 12 x 12 meters (39 x 39 feet) with no basement.

What do you think? Are these prices reasonable, or should I push him harder?

Best regards,
Daniel
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Orschel
7 May 2013 16:53
Hmm, I unfortunately cannot compare all individual items, but for us, connecting one electric roller shutter including a standard switch costs a whopping 130.82€ net... For you, that would be exactly half... Could that be correct?