Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 09, 2006 1:42 pm Hi all,
We recently got a variation from our builder for the extra electrical work we had asked for, it originally came back at $4400, so we cut down on a few things and got it down to $3000. We still feel this might be a bit high, this is basically for the following extras (all clipsal gear): -Additional Electrical supply & install (more circuits?) -4 x Standard light points -8 x White halogen down lights with surface sockets -2 x Double power points -5 x Single power points -1 x Single outdoor power point -1 x Double outdoor power point -2 x Pre-wiring for ceiling fans (to be supplied by us) -2 x Pre-wiring for 6m long cable mounted halogen down light kits (kits supplied by us) -2 x 3 in 1 bathroom light/fans Does this sound right or is our builder taking us for a ride? Thanks. Edit: This is in SA. Re: Extras for electrical - does this sound too high? 2Nov 09, 2006 6:18 pm yeah it does sound high, but what are you gonna do??
it seems a shame not to have the work done whilst there is no plaster up even though you could get someone in later on (but they would probably charge you the same anyway cos it would be a pain in the arse). I thought I paid a bit much for my extra electrical work but wanted it all done at the same time to save the hassle and so that I can blame the builder if something goes wrong. I reckon you should go for it otherwise you will regret not going to the effort and expense down the track. Hope this helps Re: Extras for electrical - does this sound too high? 3Nov 10, 2006 8:20 am Yes they're good points.
I was speaking to an electrician and he was saying that for a new house it usually costs about $100 per item i.e. light & switch/cabling & point which would make it about $2700 not including the extra circuits etc. So I guess it's not that bad. Just a bit of a shock! No pun intended Re: Extras for electrical - does this sound too high? 4Nov 10, 2006 3:59 pm Just to give you an idea, our builder charges approx.:
$55 per light point $60 per double power points $120 per outdoor double power points Also, rather than going with single power points, check the marginal cost of going to double power points. Normally it is not significant and therefore makes much more sense to go with doubles (especially outdoors). They may save a lot of grief later on. Re: Extras for electrical - does this sound too high? 6Nov 10, 2006 7:54 pm HJi all,
Here is a trap for young players. When you get downlights put in a new house with Volume builders, you get double whamied. You will be charged for an additional light point, which will be a fixed baton point say $44 ea You will also be charged then to convert that point to a downlight. $56 EACH If you are building a 2 storey, then it is worth it or if you know a sparkie!!) Ours was a single storey, but no sparkies in the friend or relative category, so we got them installed in the living areas only. Total cost was $2416 Additional doubles were $110 each. Adrian B Re: Extras for electrical - does this sound too high? 8Nov 17, 2006 9:08 am Just for some closure on this thread. With negotiation with the builder we got this down to $2800 and they're throwing some extra light points and outdoor points in free of charge. So I'm fairly happy with that. It will be neat but you won't have much freeboard. At least they are not weep holes. Are you in a high intensity rainfall region? The regulatory slope is only required… 3 8280 Hi We have a road close to our place and only an old flimsy wooden fence between us and the Neighbour closest to the road. Any ideas on a sound proof modular fence. Like… 0 7476 Grate, thank you! RexChan if thats the reason i could sleep well without thinking about additional cost. But 1st i'll need to read about NRV cleaning/replaing stuff. I… 7 31164 |