New Sockets/Lights in an Extension

compuv

Need wiring done in a 4m x 6m extension. The wiring needs to come from the existing fuseboard under the floor and out to the extension.
A new circuit breaker fuseboard will need to be installed for the extension wiring.
4 twin sockets are to be wired along with 2 ceiling lights.
Need test and certificate for building control.

I've been quoted £950 + VAT for this job. Sounds way OTT to me as I'd expect it done inside a day. Is it reasonable? I'm located just outside Edinburgh.

andyhop

Try Technicall electrics, Does all my bathroom work and is based in Edinburgh

Fuse box will cost around £400 in Edinburgh,£40 per socket/light

ormus

seems very expensive. approx half that cost here in the NW.

compuv

Thanks, folks. Thought it was a bit ridiculous.

Tucker

Just recently had my extension done and went down the route of labour only quotes as I had bought all the flat plate chrome sockets from toolstation. Seems much easier to gauge the true cost and avoids anyone adding extra to materials.

I had 5 double socets in the extension, 2 new doubles added to kitchen, 3 new switched wall uplighters in extension, old alarm disconnected, complete new insulated fuse box for whole house curcuits and an outside light added to extension - total labour with Part P certificate £310. I provided new fuse box and lights, he provided all cable and back boxes. I thought it was a great price. Took one guy, two full days.

Another sole trader quoted me £800, so god knows how some people price the job?

baldelectrician

As you are in Edinburgh then there is no Part P.

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/Sear...struction&ID=2
In England and Wales:
http://www.competentperson.co.uk

I would expect the new consumer unit to be around £270-£350 and the sockets to be £35-£40 each.
I would assume the price should include certification

ps
Make sure you check the plans for any smoke detectors and kitchen / utility ventilation (Scottish building standards specify 60ltrs per second ventilation for kitchens)