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Electrical Quotation

  • 08-04-2010 09:43PM
    #1
    jewel1981
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    We are building a new house and have just received an electrical quotation from our electrician. Any tips....
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  • #2
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,336 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Get several quotes. I have an electrician friend who could do with the work, PM me if you like


  • #3
    ErnieBert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭ErnieBert


    Get two more quotes from electricians that have been recommended to you and not ones that advertised on a supermarket Notice Board.


  • #4
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    pm me your details and can contact you in relation to a quote if you wish


  • #5
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,206 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    I know it'll cost more, but i'd steer clear of a 'cash' job that a spark does during the evenings after his day job. Mainly:

    No (little) comeback
    Sparky prob won't give as much time to it

    Can just lead to a lot of hassle. Get a quote, get it on paper and seek recommendations. I have numerous sparky's I could recommend you... depends on which route you want to go down


  • #6
    alibabba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭alibabba


    Whoever is building your house ... if you know them really well / trust them, you could always get a recommendation from them.
    I built a house and shed a while back and thats how I did it. They are in the trade and know who is good and who is dodgy.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Galway -> House Building forum.


  • #8
    eoghan.geraghty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 419 ✭✭eoghan.geraghty


    Get him to itemise the quote, not necessarily price every individual item but list everything that's included.
    This avoids any arguments at the end as to what constitutes an " extra".
    Obviously avoid any guy doing it on evenings or weekends, make sure he's registered ( ie he's not getting his mate to cert it).
    Get at least 3 quotes, listen to all their ideas and suggestions, but get all 3 to quote the exact same list.
    Remember cheap work is not good, and good work is not cheap, but you should expect good value for money.

    Good luck with it.


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