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    Why so big a difference in price?

    So an electrician recommended by the fitter who has worked on many building sites and has the following is unqualified? EAL DOMESTIC INSTALLERS CERTIFICATE CITY AND GUILDS PART P
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    I didn’t try and knock him down, after not replying to his quote for a few days he asked if it was too expensive and I said yes then we took £100 off.
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    Just because someone is cheaper doesn’t mean they’ll do a bad job, same as someone expensive doing a good job. Yes in general you do get what you pay for but that price seemed reasonable to me. Don’t you think it says something about the other electrician who dropped £100 once I questioned his...
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    The fitter sorted out all the chases, but both other electricians expected him to do that, it seems these are jobs electricians don’t like or think they have to do? Are you guys saying £35 an hour is cheap for an electrician?
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    The fitter sorted out the ceiling.
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    Not too sure why there is so much negativity towards this thread. Seems to me its a bit like taking my car to get serviced at BMW, being charged a ridiculous amount for some apprentice to do the work and maybe make a hash of it. Where as I take it to my local garage who has many years in the...
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    To see if I can shed any light on the difference in quote prices.
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    I paid the bloke cash, he runs his own business just himself, had a smart van with professional artwork on the side and fully registered. The kitchen fitter recommend him and said he has worked on many building sites with him. I should think £460 for 10 hours work is a decent rate, minus the...
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    Thanks for the replies, the work consisted of: -Move a couple of light switch down 10 cm. -Move power socket behind unit for dish washer. -Make new socket for extractor fan. -Make new socket for washing machine in the utility. -Replace all sockets and switch faces (I have bought already) -Place...
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    Why so big a difference in price?

    Hi All, Just wanted anyone's views on why electricians prices are so different, had a few quotes for wiring in a kitchen, quotes came in at: £1200 £950 (reduced to £850 when I questioned it) £460 Went with the £460, did a great job, safety certificate the lot. I know none of you will have...
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    Peter you sound like the reason I got out of the NHS and work privately. People with no medical knowledge giving out advice on mental health conditions.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    NO offence taken, not looking for the cheapest but not looking to be ripped off either. Although the kitchen is not the biggest the house is worth a fair bit on its own private estate, the electrician who quoted also asked me what I do. I told him in a G.P. With this I’m sure he’s whacked £200...
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    I meant for access to the down lights
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    Thanks for the advice everyone, if anyone has any advice on what I can do to help, make life easier and have a bearing on the price that would be great. I can move everything out of the bedroom above so access to the floorboards is quicker.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    The bloke isn’t Polish, it’s wrong to discriminate like that too, ive worked with a few Polish people in my work and some have been great at their job. I will make sure everything is safe and above board, however I don’t want to be ripped off.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    Yes I understand no one can give a proper estimate over the phone, I told him everything the other electrician told me. Also I know I’ll require the certificates. Regarding his tax and ni, that’s not my concern, if he’ll do it cheaper for cash then happy days.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    I’m sure the kitchen will be fine and comes with an inter grated dishwasher, oven, hob and extractor. I’ve got another electrician coming round soon who has said the other price is too high from what I’ve told him.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    The kitchen price is irrelevant tbh, we are happy with the kitchen we have chosen, spend a long time checking it over, reading reviews and haggling.
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    The kitchen is only small, 10 units with an integrated cooker, hob and extractor!
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    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    The electrician said he would need a full day once the old kitchen has been ripped out and another afterwards for final fix. The kitchen cost 4K.

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