Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 29, 2013 7:57 pm Hi Everyone, We are currently building SOR and looking for an electrician who can install downlights after the handover. Can anyone help for the approximate current install cost of down lights? Some tips in installing down lights are also appreciated Thanks Re: Downlight install costs 2013 - Perth area 2Sep 18, 2013 9:09 am Some sparkies just charge a fixed hrly rate and then it is a matter of how efficient they are installing. Maybe sit in the roof to plug them in for them which may speed up the time I am thinking a DIY job myself, can not be that hard can it. Get a Holesaw drill bit for the 90mm or whatever diameter the Product specs advise, ensure the insulation is moved from above the ceiling so when you drill through you do not catch it, drill, insert LED, plug in, replace insulation but leave the recommended space around the LED light. Seems simple in theory, maybe a trip to Bunnings for me and one of there one on one DIY workshops Deposit Paid 31/10/12 Selections 25/1/13 NHC 28/2 DCA 20/3 Siteworks 2/5 Slabbed 20/5 Wall Frames 3/6 Brickwork Finished 2/7 Lock Up 19/7 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=58864 Re: Downlight install costs 2013 - Perth area 3Sep 18, 2013 9:54 am We're just using the builder (DAH) to install downlights Where we have other and more ornate lighting the builder will put in junction boxes and wiring etc and we're using an electrician to install Re: Downlight install costs 2013 - Perth area 4Sep 24, 2013 11:43 am I am also interested to know it. So far, I have asked my builder to put batten holders only, while we will supply LED downlight ourselves. 8Homes D.Seven Initial Deposite: 15/12/2012 Land Purchased: 26/01/2013 Builder Contract: 19/04/2013 Settled: 29/05/2013 Site Starts: 19/07/2013 LockUp: 21/09/2013 Fixing: 26/09/2013 Re: Downlight install costs 2013 - Perth area 5Oct 23, 2013 9:16 pm Installing downlights isn't difficult in itself - but getting the spacing right and ensuring there is no rafters in the way is. CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16413 I am not sure whether Perth has its own way of doing things in regards to this. Most of Perth has class A (sandy soil), except for some areas near rivers or hills. 2 12982 That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon 6 8622 |