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Gordon_Hose
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We've just moved into a new house and wanted the electrics tested as they were installed over 10 years ago. It is a system that doesn't include an RCD (residual current device).
We were quoted £350 to install a new fusebox (with RCD), a new double socket in the bedroom and a full test of the electrics.
Having never had to do this before, I wondered if this was fair?
We were quoted £350 to install a new fusebox (with RCD), a new double socket in the bedroom and a full test of the electrics.
Having never had to do this before, I wondered if this was fair?
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Get a second & third quote for comparison but it doesn't seem too unreasonable.Thinking critically since 1996....0
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I am paying mates rates for a new cu and outside light fit - £250/300
so i would say your quote is thereaboutsNever, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.0 -
We paid £300 for a new RCD fuse box and test (and a certificate to give to the people buying our house) last year without having any extra sockets or anythign fitted.0
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I've been given a ballpark from Electricians for a new RCD fuse box and test at about £500 in the South East so that seems reasonable to me0
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