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Upgrade consumer unit + extras

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Hi guys

Just had an electrical condition report done and received a quote for remedial work. Just wanted to check my particular quote as posts I can find are normally just for upgrading the consumer unit.

Upgrade mains tails = 25.00
Upgrade main earth = 15.00
Upgrade consumer unit for a surface mounted 17th edition 10Way split RCD consumer unit with PART P certificate issued on completion = 295.00
New main protective bond to water incomer (clipped surface in porch) = 35.00
Install baton holder light fitting on to cable in conservatory = 25.00
Install appropriate sleeving on cables in switches = 29.00
Re-wire loft light and install new baton holder and switch = 50.00

Total = £474

I'm in Kidlington, which is just outside of Oxford.
I was happy with the sparks so as long as the quote is in the reasonable ballpark I'd be happy to accept it.

Thanks,
Chris.

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  • MoneyMate
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    edited 8 October 2014 at 8:54AM
    I paid £446 including vat for similar 12 months ago sounds OK to me.
    As long He / She is registered to do work ?
    There are more questions than answers :shhh: :silenced:
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  • Thank you for your reply.
    I thought it sounded a lot to start off with but the more I look around and think about the extras being done the more it seems reasonable.
    Anyone else had similar done recently?

    Thanks,
    Chris.
  • I would suggest that it is indeed a decent quote. My brother paid close to £350 for just the consumer box and associated bits.
    Start Feb 2013 £148,900
    Initial MFD Feb 2043 --- Target Feb 2035
    Current balance [STRIKE]Jan 2014 £146,652[/STRIKE], Nov 2014 £143,509

    :beer:Current MFD Oct 2042 (5 Months Early) :beer:
    2013 OP: £255 / 2014 OP: £815
  • Thanks Smiffy, I think I will go ahead and accept the quote.
    Thanks for your input guys.

    Chris.
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