I would like to have a ceiling fan installed in my new apartment. However there is currently no ceiling fan or even a light. I am wondering if anyone knows around about what it might cost me to have a wiring ran so that this would be possible. Thanks
2007-03-19 15:50:28 · 11 answers · asked by asmith_629 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I need to know approximately how much I would end of paying if I want to install a ceiling fan in my condo. The ceiling currently has no light in it, but I would like to put one there. Thanks
2007-03-19 16:05:17 · update #1
Sorry I'm not real good at editing this thing, its a condo, not a rental apartment
2007-03-19 16:06:25 · update #2
It is totally dependent on the constrution of your apt., and where you live. Average labor from a Lic. Contractor in the U.S. runs around $140.00 for the first hour, $90.00 an hr. for each hour thereafter. Parts and wires should run around $3-4 a ft. for wire, 10-15 for celing box, you're probably looking at the neighborhood of 400-500 dollars total, done correctly and safely.
2007-03-19 16:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Rides365 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wire mold. My god that stuff is ugly let alone you will have to do an extension box on an existing plug. If you lived in a trailer park then maybe. To do it right you have to go through the studs and have a drywaller come back and mud and texture the holes of the electrician. There are some cool tools out there to limit the amount of drywall damage. If you can buy a ceiling fan with a remote then you can save the switch part and save some money by using that as the control of the ceiling fan. Wire mold is crap. After 22 years as an electrician wake up and ignore wire mold...
2007-03-19 17:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by svt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on several factors, what is above the ceiling, where is the closest junction box, do you need additional supports for the location you have chosen.
If there is attic above the ceiling, it shouldn't be very much $100 or so. Only have to cut a hole in the ceiling where the junction box goes.
If there is not attic a bit more work is required. Some drywall repair will be inevitable, and definitely more money.
2007-03-19 16:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a real puzzling pastime. you will in all probability ought to characteristic help because of the fact the electrical powered field is maximum possibly basically nailed to a minimum of one area of a ceiling joist and would not help the burden of the fan. you do no longer choose this ingredient falling out of the ceiling while you're slumbering under it. you could ought to get rid of the prevailing electric powered field ( first turn off the skill) and deploy a brace which will in advantageous condition into the prevailing commencing. The braces will contain instructions and you will choose a ceiling field rated for ceiling fan attachment. connect the black twine to the nice and comfortable twine and the white twine to the impartial twine. in case you have a floor twine ascertain which you do connect it. Many older residences have not got a floor twine so which you won't have any ingredient to connect the floor to.
2016-10-02 10:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name of the game is access; If you can physically get into the space above your ceiling the job gets a lot easier , cheaper and of course less destructive/ reconstructive. If access panels aren't obvious look at the ceilings inside closets
or sometimes inside garages.
Good luck
2007-03-19 19:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not need to install wiring. I installed a ceiling fan on my enclosed front porch merely by locating the stud in the ceiling and hanging the fan.. From the fan to the wall outlet, I used a swag chain and hung it from decorative hooks.
When you move from the apartment, take the fan down and patch plaster the holes.
2007-03-19 16:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Mike M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont know how much it would cost, but it would depend on how far you would have to go to get power there and how far, and how much stuff (2x4's and other stuff) you have inside the sheetrock. it's not that easy to cover up you need to be good at fixing holes in sheetrock because almost always it requires cutting up the wall and/or ceiling a bit.
2007-03-19 15:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, since it's an apartment, you would have to get approval since you don't own the place. You would also have to use a qualified electrician since you could be putting the other tenants at risk (in case of an electric fire). It's going to cost you quite a bit.
2007-03-19 16:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
$300 for wiring installation +$70 for fan assambly and installation.
Then you pay about $100 for wall repair after electrician is done.
2007-03-19 16:37:44 · answer #9 · answered by handyct 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
becuz it's an apartment ; you ought to use Wiremold to power it up; it's surface track ; basically it's rectangle conduit; go from outlet on wall up to the ceiling; find the stud to anchor to. have the landlord permission first ; about 50$ in materials. plus about 100$ labor. this method becuz you have no access above the ceiling
2007-03-19 16:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by pahump1@verizon.net 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋