Fitting 3 outdoor lights, £170+VAT

Naf

We have the lights, as well as new switches. I even said I would do the mounting of the lights myself. The quote should just be for running the wires from lights, drilling holes, and connecting new switches.



I dont believe he would be trying to screw me; but maybe has misunderstood something of what we want. Or does it look reasonable?

basiluk

In my opinion the issues you have is that the job is too small - Most electricians will consider 1/2 day a minimum job - Travel, talk to customer, get tools out, prepare invoice, chase money etc etc.

I would consider this acceptable for 4-5 hours work, no materials.

Old_Git

depends on the local rate for the area.Get a second /third price .In my area its about £40 per light cash .

Risteard

You all appear to be missing the material fact that it sounds like these luminaires have not even been wired yet, which means that substantially more work is required to fit them.

I really can't see that the OP offering to mount the luminaires is going to save any money either.

Naf

Getting some other quotes reminded me that the light switches may not have neutral in them, so that explains why its higher than I thought for something I figured I could do myself for about £50.