what would you charge someone to replace 22 wall receptacle
plugs
2007-02-17 05:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by bjbhud 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
It depends on where you are located. Different parts of the country charge different amounts. {IE California is more expensive than Kentucky} Here in northern Arkansas it will cost you $50 for me to walk in the door.That buys you the first hour, it's an additional $40 an hour after that. Figure about 7 minutes an outlet labor, and $1 a receptacle for material. Hopefully there are no actual electrical problems, just a change out. Hope this helps...Also any reputable electrician will give you a free estimate.
2007-02-17 05:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by bearcat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you get a price quote, the question is why do you want to change them? Is it just the face plate or is there something wrong within the wiring of the outlets? Are they old or outdated? Or is it just a matter of wanting to redecorate? If a new look or redecoration is your motivation, Then just change the switch/outlet covers yourself. They sell the covers and screws in hardware stores, or many surprising places. If you're looking for something on the retro side (not 1970's cheese) try a store called Restoration Hardware. If it's due to a new baby, just get the plugs for the outlets. If you're not sure, call an electrician and ask for what you want. They can answer your questions and determine if they can help you right over the phone free of charge! Or try the DIY Network website or channel! Good Luck!
2007-02-17 05:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Chiky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has little to do with HOW MANY. The issue is a per hour charge, plus a trip charge possibly, and certainly the most minimal charge is the materials.
I suspect, in the trades, a licensed Electrician, especially with a major contracting company might charge you $40 per hour, with a minimum fee stated.
Steven Wolf
2007-02-17 05:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you relacing the receptacle because they are the old two wire system. A three prong outlet insinuates there is a ground present. Running a ground to all the outlets may be costly. I would figure a few hours at 50 per plus materials
2007-02-17 05:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by sam hill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Figure about 60 bucks an hour depending on where you live, the cost of outlets.
They will charge about 30 mins per outlet if its JUST the outlet piece its self and not the whole box.
2007-02-17 05:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy Bi Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 an hour is faitr and he should be able to do 22 of them in 11 hrs tops why not watch him do 2 or 3 and do the rest yourself?
2007-02-17 05:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋