new light fittings cost of install

aggypanthus

moving house and want to swop over light fittings, so .. what would I pay to have 7 light fittings removed at current home, then refitted at new home. the old one will have already been removed, and the homes are about 20 mins drive apart in distance. I t doesnt require any extra wiring.

Thanks

justjohn

lol .....£60 ...

As much as they think they can stiff you for ...

aggypanthus

you are in a jolly mood, any real answers?

justjohn

aggypanthus wrote: »

you are in a jolly mood, any real answers?

that wAS A REAL ANSWER ...LOL

WHAT ...you think its too low or too high???

fluffpot

I normally allow an hour per light whether to take down and fit a basic pendant (you ARE leaving the new owners with some form of lights aren't you?) and then an hour to test for earthing at the new lighting points and install a new light.

Just phone around a few sparks and get some hourly/daily rates. Not sure where you are, but I'm in London at £50 hour no VAT if this helps. I would supply the pendants as part of this price

Who is packaging them up and transporting them? This may affect cost

aggypanthus

We own both houses and renting one out, so we are swopping them over. The electrician I am hoping will be amenable to transporting them as part of the job. not found anyone yet, its in Scotland btw.
Thanks.

ormus

a sparky will charge you a min of 200/300 quid.
a handyman could do it for approx half that price.

aggypanthus

Thank you for that Ormus, very helpful.

fluffpot

yes but I doubt it the handyperson would be able to test that the new lighting points were properly earthed. If you have any metal light fittings then this is essential

aggypanthus

A long time ago, I had my first black n white portable in my first flat, I needed to extend the wire which i did with ins tape, some time later I stood on it, boy I felt it!!

justjohn

There you are aprox 60 quid for a handyman..

Sparky will fleece you for alot more.

like i said