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    Quotation Dilemmas

    Struggling a touch at the minute with customers getting work done by “someone they know” and citing our quotations being too expensive as the reason for not going with us. Visit the sites afterwards and find the standard of work being terrible which obviously isn’t an option for us as a way to...
  2. S

    UK Wanting some quoting advice / am I about right/or too high-low

    Need help with a quote here. I’m wanting some sound advice. Was called out to the hot water not working so repaired the issue within the panel (micro switch had failed) Whilst I was there the guy asked me to price up a board change and to have all of this tidied up/put into one box, the hot...
  3. Retroelectric

    Estimate Or Quote For Smaller Jobs?

    Hi all, Just wondering what the general situation is with other people on smaller jobs, do you give a quote or estimate to the client before you do any work? I understand quotes for newbuilds / rewires etc. but smaller bits like replacing smoke alarms or adding a couple of sockets to a good...
  4. S

    UK Seeking advice on quote to replace CU

    Hi all, New homeowner here... hoping it's okay to seek some advice on a quote. I've recently had some wiring done for a new kitchen in a small 3-bed terrace built in 2001, but we need to replace the aging consumer unit to fit everything in and make it expandable if needed in the future. I'm...
  5. X

    UK Help with full rewiring quote

    Hello. Homeowner trying to understand what is a fair quote for full rewire. We've had to tear the ceilings down as part of unplanned asbestos removal so it seems like a good time to rewire. The cabling in the loft is very yellowed/blackened. Would appreciate any help please. 1970s 3 bedroom...
  6. D

    Reasonable quotes for new-installation

    I am trying to quote a job, Small commercial kitchen/cafe/takeaway with a 3phase supply. New 3 phase board, supplying 7 new circuits, all single phase. 1 ring with 16 double sockets. 5 radial circuits for larger appliances 1 lighting circuit Most of it is being done in SWA Close to 100m of...
  7. D

    Advice on if quote / estimate is pricey

    Hi all, I am a new home owner and have had a quote on some electrical work I wanted done in my home. I was wondering on if someone could give some advice on if the estimate I have been given is over priced: Estimate for the following electrical work - • Full electrical installation condition...
  8. R

    Electrician Jobs Anyone want to quote for a rewire in London E1?

    Ideally… you’ll need a vehicle that can get through the ULEZ zone. Just had an appt cancel on me. Shout if you are interested, Thank you
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    Is my quote too pricey?

    Hi folks. Quoted a little job yesterday and customer wasn't happy with quote so just want to see what you all think, I'd hate to think I'm becoming over priced so need some honest opinions on this quote. In the customers utility she has one surface mounted single socket. She wanted that...
  10. W

    Quick quote

    Hi guys, I’m new to self employment and I’m not sure my pricing is accurate enough. I’ve been asked to do a small job local to me and wondered if someone could give me a rough cost. I’ve been asked to supply; 1 x stainless lantern for front of house 2 x 30w flood lights with built in PIR (for...
  11. W

    Quote for a tiny job

    Hi guys. A woman who lives about a mile away has asked me to change two outside lights. One being a floodlight with built in PIR, the other just a stainless lantern. Both have existing wiring in place which is all fine. For the floodlight I need to provide a rotational bracket (cost me about...
  12. J

    Help with quote for electrical work

    Hi guys, We have a quote from our electrician that I just wanted some professional advice on... In our quote, some pendants and items such as thermostat were marked up as 'Client Supply' which is nice and clear. However all sockets / switches and downlight did not have this. Now everything is...
  13. W

    Quick quote.

    Hi guys. I’ve got a rough cost in my head, but I just want some guidance on a quote please. I’m doing a small job for a local guy, he wants 4 downlights added to his kitchen, the existing pendant relocating and swapping for new fitting (customer provided). And a pendant in his laundry room...
  14. D

    A bit of fun, guess the quote

    So on Monday my wife had a builder / plumber round to quote for ripping out our toilet / sink unit (it’s old and falling apart) and to pull up the old Lino floor, then to fit a new dual unit (we supply everything) and put down some new laminate floor (we supply Everything) effectively its a...
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  15. HappyHippyDad

    Non electrical quote - my extension.

    I am about to spend my life savings (£30,000) on a single story extension, which I am making into a gym. I've just had the first quote back and it is far more than I expected, so I was wondering if any of you guys have any idea of extension costs? It is a 6m x 4m single story extension...
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    UK Extremely detailed EICR resulting in £7000 remedial works quote

    Good evening, This pertains to a four-bedroom property that is vacant due to minor redecorating. As part of this we employed a sizeable electrical company who completely went to town with the report and came back with 18 C2s for a non-period property that was redone in 2012. Furthermore the...
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    quote

    Hi the details below are for a two bedroom flat: - Upgrade of x2 consumer unit (economy 7 & standard supply) - Replacement of x1 extractor fan in bathroom - Replacement of pull cord heater in bathroom - Replacement of bathroom light fitting 6w LED 2056-2283 - Investigation and correction of...
  18. W

    Rough quote?

    Hi folks, I’ve been asked to change some accessories and I’ve no clue what to charge, just wondering if anybody could give me a rough quote? All the accessories are flat plate and screwless but it’s on freshly plastered walls. The accessories to change are; 17 x twin sockets 2 x switched fused...
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    UK Advice on electrical quote

    Hi, New to the forum, but an experienced electrical DYIer. Decades of work on cars, also, house electrics, model railroad automation and arduino monitoring. My reason for joining though, is really to get some advice regarding a quote I have received to get a property EICR compliant. The...
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    I Need Work Charity requires premises inspection/certification in Alconbury, Huntindonshire

    A charity I assist requires an inspection, test and certification of the fixed wiring in its recently refurbished premises on the old Alconbury Airfield site in Huntingdonshire. There is a new 3 phase main switch and distribution board into which mostly existing circuits have been connected, and...
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