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expensite electrical work in kitchen
richardp1977
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I am having the kitchen re-fitted - the new units will be in the same place as the old ones, more or less.
The following electrical work needs doing:
1. Move electrical socket (for cooker hood) further up the wall to avoid fouling the new hood which is larger. The ring main enters the existing socket from above so this should be easy.
2. Add a fused connection unit above worktop, adjacent to 13A double socket. Run flex down to plinth heater.
3. From same socket as 2, run unfused spur to new double socket in lounge - the other side of the wall. Cable run is about 1m downwards and 2m horizontally, all on the surface as it will be concealed when the new cupboards are installed.
4. From a double socket at worktop level on the other side of the kitchen, run an unfused spur to new single socket above the high cupboards - to be used to plug in under-cupboard lights and keep wires out of sight.
The flat was built in 1989 and the wiring hasn't been touched since. The kitchen walls are all "waffle wall" - i.e. single skin plasterboard, then cardboard insulation, then plasterboard the other room side.
Three local electricans have quoted between £200 and £250 to do this and provide the necessary part P paperwork. They all stated it would take a whole day, which seems a bit long.
How much should this cost in Horsham, West Sussex?
many thanks?
Richard
The following electrical work needs doing:
1. Move electrical socket (for cooker hood) further up the wall to avoid fouling the new hood which is larger. The ring main enters the existing socket from above so this should be easy.
2. Add a fused connection unit above worktop, adjacent to 13A double socket. Run flex down to plinth heater.
3. From same socket as 2, run unfused spur to new double socket in lounge - the other side of the wall. Cable run is about 1m downwards and 2m horizontally, all on the surface as it will be concealed when the new cupboards are installed.
4. From a double socket at worktop level on the other side of the kitchen, run an unfused spur to new single socket above the high cupboards - to be used to plug in under-cupboard lights and keep wires out of sight.
The flat was built in 1989 and the wiring hasn't been touched since. The kitchen walls are all "waffle wall" - i.e. single skin plasterboard, then cardboard insulation, then plasterboard the other room side.
Three local electricans have quoted between £200 and £250 to do this and provide the necessary part P paperwork. They all stated it would take a whole day, which seems a bit long.
How much should this cost in Horsham, West Sussex?
many thanks?
Richard
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Not unreasonable IMO. Recently charged £411 for electrical work refitting my kitchen. Sockets and switches only. No lights done as yet. No major changes in layout and I supplied all visable switches. My electrician charges £23 an hour plus VAT so I work on the basis of £220 a day. Useful ready reckoner for joiner too although plumber seems to make it up as he goes along. Won't be using him again!0
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Seems reasonable, dont forget the fees he has to pay to be part p registered.
By the way, I would not allow you to do (3) but I am very particular about keeping the kitchen and other rooms seperate, and to me horizontal runs are a BIG no no .... maybe I am just too fussy
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