I had 10 recessed lighting fixtures in the basement. He pulled 1 down and determined that the wires were burnt and I had to replace the ten can with six instead because the wiring was fried. He's charging me $75 per can is that too much? He's licensed but very unreliable and doesn't show up when he says he's going to. He charged me $50 per ceiling fan and $10 per switch replacement. How is his pricing??????
2007-07-02 17:49:49 · 17 answers · asked by JenniferE 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the ceiling fan and replacement switches sound about right...and the light might be right depending on the size and quality...
these parts are more expensive then you think..and electricians are skilled professionals who do work that can be quite dangerous...
2007-07-02 17:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The pricing is actually good. The average contractor charges bet. $65 -$85 an hour and a cheap recessed can fixture runs about $30. Looks like he is charging you about 1/2 hour per fixture and material + a 40% mark up on the material which will cover his cost to and from the supply house. Also, the light switch rate is close to average (usu. $12-$15), but the ceiling fan rate is really low. The average ceiling fan takes about an hour and would usually run around $85. The prices you are getting are very reasonable, but if this guy is unreliable it might be better to pay a little extra for better service.
2007-07-03 07:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by ffemt6347 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ceiling fan sounds pretty reasonable so do the switches. The lights however may or may not be out of line. If he has to replace the wiring you are getting a good deal. If he is just replacing the fixtures then why 6 for 10? If it also includes the price of the fixtures then it isn't too far out of line. A second opinion never hurts!
2007-07-03 04:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by cheezyhilltop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
little high . my husband charges 75 per fan if the wiring is not already in place and 45 if it is.
75 per can is a bit high but 10 for a switch is normal.
rewires are usually more expensive.
keep in mind you are paying for his license and insurance. if you want it done cheaper there are alot of electricians who do side jobs but be careful if you go that route. always use a working electrician looking for sides rather than a handyman that just happens to know electrical. codes change and a qualified electrician will be updated on the laws also your states wages and location may differ than others. for instance an electrician in cali is higher than iowa
2007-07-03 00:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
easy Jen! The fans and switches sound about right, unless he is doing the whole house. In that case the fan is OK, but the switches should be about $6. If you had the fan and switches done. And then later called about the lights, he has to make a days wage (most make about $300). If his bid includes the fixtures, you are in good shape.
2007-07-03 01:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think all you need is to up size the breaker for your lighting in the basement that may caused the wires to show signs of overheating. About pricing check with other electricians and compare.
2007-07-04 12:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by r1cardo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion. sounds like a strange diagnosis to replace ten with six? That has little to do with a burnt wire. It is the item plugged in to the receptacle that pulled too many amps that burnt the wire. The cost of $50 dollars each is about right, but I doubt you need to have that done.
2007-07-03 00:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My hubby is an electrician from the Navy and now he works repairing trains. That sounds about right, the wages he told you, others can cost in the thousands to rewire your home.
My hubby isn't trained in residential electrical, but he makes our repairs on the spot, he takes my son with him, shuts off a breaker, and then uses his tools to do whatever they do to make the AC work, or lights work,....
That doesn't sound like a bad deal to me, though, electricians in residential areas charge around $80 to $90 an hour, and that sounds like quite a job.......too bad you didn't call my husband on his days off... :-(
2007-07-03 00:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a handyman and last week I installed 5 ceiling fans for a lady at $50.00 per fan. She told me I was way cheaper than anyone else she had called. She had been quoted from $65.00 per hour to $135.00 per fan. She said that I should probably raise my prices.
2007-07-03 01:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by mwyson 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For a licensed electrician, that's about right. With materials.
2007-07-03 05:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋