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Electric Rewire quote

ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2
ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2 Posts: 23 Forumite
in Is this quote fair?
Hi,

I have just received a quote for full re-wire (except kitchen).. I am a FTB so do not have an idea whether this is reasonable or not.. can you please comment whether this is reasonable or not?

I live in Romford, Essex.

Thanks for your replies:
DESCRIPTION
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Rewiring of 3 bedroom property [/FONT]
Qty
Unit
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Amount £ [/FONT]
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Lounge : (Open plan) [/FONT]
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Main light pendant [/FONT]
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2 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Double sockets (maximum of ) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
8 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
2G 1 way switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
RJ11 telephone sockets [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
2 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
TV aerial points [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
2 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Downstairs Hallway : [/FONT]
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Double sockets [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Main light (pendant) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
2 way light switch (controlling upstairs hallway light) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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Porch : [/FONT]
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Outdoor Light [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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Kitchen : [/FONT]
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All Circuits to be checked for adequacy and for overload protection. New surface mounted sockets to be added to compensate for lack of utilisation points. [/FONT]
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Decoration will remain as is following customer’s recommendations. New wiring will be brought and stack up into the kitchen ceiling for future kitchen rewiring. [/FONT]
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Single Bedroom upstairs : [/FONT]
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Main light (pendant) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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Double sockets (maximum of) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
3 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1G 1way Light switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Rj11 telephone socket [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
TV aerial points [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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2 Large bedrooms upstairs : [/FONT]
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main light (pendant each room) to be repositioned [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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Double sockets (maximum each room ) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
5 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1G 1way Light switch each room [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
RJ11 telephone sockets each room [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Tv aerial points each room [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Bathroom upstairs : [/FONT]
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Main light (waterproof fittings) to be repositioned [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
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Pull cord switch to be repositioned [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Extractor Fan controlled by light switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Garden [/FONT]
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PIR flood Light 250 watts [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
1G 1way Light switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
single waterproof socket [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Upstairs Hallway : [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
main light (pendant) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
2 way light switch (controlling downstairs hallway light) [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Garage : [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Small 2 way consumer unit
6 amp for light [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Main light [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 G 1way Light switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
double socket [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Small Conservatory : [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Main light 1 metre neon bar [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1G 1way light switch [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Double socket [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
1 [/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic,Century Gothic]
Other : [/FONT]
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NICEIC Certificate of compliance to UK Regulations BS7671 17th Edition.
New 17th edition Dual RCD Consumer Unit
All wires will be chased into wall at 50mm depth and run in plastic conduit. All Chasings will be filled with bonding materials and make good. [/FONT]
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Total Including materials and labour [/FONT]
£1955.00
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Vat @15% [/FONT]
£345.00
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Total Including VAT [/FONT]
£2300.00

Comments

  • baldelectrician
    baldelectrician Posts: 2,467 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The price sounds too good to be true.

    I think the achillies heel is the open ended kitchen. The kitchen could add £300-£550 on to the price, which would bring it to a realistic number.

    The kitchen is where most of the electrical hassle is (wiring wise). What happens if the kitchen electrics are dodgy and they only find out half way through the work.
    Better to get the quote with kitchen electrics inclued as an option.

    Check who gives the quote against the details below

    You should use a competent person for the work, links below
    In Scotland:
    Individuals registered;
    http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
    Companies
    http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2
    In England and Wales:
    http://www.competentperson.co.uk
    baldly going on...
  • ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2
    ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2 Posts: 23 Forumite
    Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it.

    I am not opting for kitchen re-wire as we will be extending our kitchen after 1-2 years. Instead the guy said he will provide a new circuit in the kitchen and newwiring will be brought and stack up into the kitchen ceiling for future kitchen rewiring.

    Do you guys think it is alright then? if it is then I can go ahead with him.. guy seems nice and very professional. He said he will complete the job in 5 days (max 7 if not completed within 5 days).

    Thanks,
    Ish
  • lolarentt
    lolarentt Posts: 1,020 Forumite
    You don't say where you got the guy's name from. Best bet always is to use someone recommended by friend/neighbour etc who has had work done. Other than that get 2 or 3 quotes for comparison. If you have a local news sheet/magazine of some sort (for your town/village, rather than a local newspaper) you'll often find good local tradesmen advertising on a regular basis.
  • ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2
    ToBuyOrNotToBuy_2 Posts: 23 Forumite
    I posted the job on myhammer.co.uk and got the guy's name from there.. he had some good recommendations.. Some people were ready to do the whole rewiring for £1500 quid, so this guy was not the cheapest.
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