Electrical works? Through ID or separate contractor?
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hi Takishi,
i just started my reno today. started with the electrical works.
i dropped by tdy and my ID did all the coordination with the electrician. especially since he designed the false ceiling & L-box. u really can't avoid discussing your electrical requirements with ur ID.
initially i thot of sub-contracting the electrical works to another contractor. i checked with another electrician. the prices was similar to the ones quoted by my ID.
i would suggest that u check with ur ID the pricing for each point & if reasonable, agree on the pricing before signing the contract.
i just started my reno today. started with the electrical works.
i dropped by tdy and my ID did all the coordination with the electrician. especially since he designed the false ceiling & L-box. u really can't avoid discussing your electrical requirements with ur ID.
initially i thot of sub-contracting the electrical works to another contractor. i checked with another electrician. the prices was similar to the ones quoted by my ID.
i would suggest that u check with ur ID the pricing for each point & if reasonable, agree on the pricing before signing the contract.
Hi josnah,
May i ask how much were you charged for per point? Is there any different charge between a dimmer switch or a switch with 2 or 4 lighting points in an electrical quotation?
My ID also design the L-box and false ceiling, but i do not wish to pay whatever high price he might quote just because he is doing all the coordination work.
May i ask how much were you charged for per point? Is there any different charge between a dimmer switch or a switch with 2 or 4 lighting points in an electrical quotation?
My ID also design the L-box and false ceiling, but i do not wish to pay whatever high price he might quote just because he is doing all the coordination work.
hi Takishi,
there's a different charge for dimmer switch.
but no different charge for switches with 2 or 4 pts. cos they count by lighting points.
mkt rate per lighting pt is $25, installation is $10. my ID is charging me slightly lesser for the lighting pts. i agreed with him on the prices b4 signing the contract.
checked ard with other electricians. they quoted the same mkt prices to me. so i felt my ID gave me reasonable charges.
should never pay whatever high price the ID might quote. that's why I suggested that u check with ur ID the pricing for each point & if reasonable, agree on the pricing before signing the contract (if u already haven't).
dun forget to ask ur electrician to quote on single, double powerpoints, SCV & tel points etc.
there's a different charge for dimmer switch.
but no different charge for switches with 2 or 4 pts. cos they count by lighting points.
mkt rate per lighting pt is $25, installation is $10. my ID is charging me slightly lesser for the lighting pts. i agreed with him on the prices b4 signing the contract.
checked ard with other electricians. they quoted the same mkt prices to me. so i felt my ID gave me reasonable charges.
should never pay whatever high price the ID might quote. that's why I suggested that u check with ur ID the pricing for each point & if reasonable, agree on the pricing before signing the contract (if u already haven't).
dun forget to ask ur electrician to quote on single, double powerpoints, SCV & tel points etc.
bungy_jumper
New Member
Hi,
I agree with josnah, have to bargain abit with the ID. for me, i felt my ID charged too high, $35 per point plus additional $10 for installation each. I have 33 lighting points.
It does not matter how many switch you have per box, though mine charged me $30 or each dimmer.
In the end, i only got my ID to install another 4 lighting points on top of the 7 HDB already gave. Me and hubby looped these points to additional 22 lighting points, bought and installed the lights ourselves. Paid $8 each for 2 dimmers and wired it ourselves.
Only spent about $400 on electrical, telephone and powerpoints.
I agree with josnah, have to bargain abit with the ID. for me, i felt my ID charged too high, $35 per point plus additional $10 for installation each. I have 33 lighting points.
It does not matter how many switch you have per box, though mine charged me $30 or each dimmer.
In the end, i only got my ID to install another 4 lighting points on top of the 7 HDB already gave. Me and hubby looped these points to additional 22 lighting points, bought and installed the lights ourselves. Paid $8 each for 2 dimmers and wired it ourselves.
Only spent about $400 on electrical, telephone and powerpoints.
Thank you all who had given your valuable feedback. Josnah thanks for the breakdown.
Pardon my ignorance, but when you say $xx per point, does it means they just run the wires to the location where your ID propose to have the downlight and then cut the hole only? And that installation is connecting the downlight you purchase to the wires? Another silly question, does the downlight you purchase comes with the bulb? Please refrain from laughing. Thank you.
Pardon my ignorance, but when you say $xx per point, does it means they just run the wires to the location where your ID propose to have the downlight and then cut the hole only? And that installation is connecting the downlight you purchase to the wires? Another silly question, does the downlight you purchase comes with the bulb? Please refrain from laughing. Thank you.
hi Takishi,
i asked the same questions and nobody laughed at me
you are right abt the lighting point & the installation. and yes the downlight comes with the plc bulb. u also get to choose the colour. cool white or warm white.
when u purchase can ask more questions to the salespeople. dun be shy. i ask even if i know. just to double-confirm.
i asked the same questions and nobody laughed at me
you are right abt the lighting point & the installation. and yes the downlight comes with the plc bulb. u also get to choose the colour. cool white or warm white.
when u purchase can ask more questions to the salespeople. dun be shy. i ask even if i know. just to double-confirm.
bungy_jumper
New Member
Yes, to all your questions.
I also not laughing lar, dint know anything last time also.
I also not laughing lar, dint know anything last time also.
sunnysideup
New Member
Hi All,
I have just obtained a quotation from my ID's recommended electrician. Can anyone pls kindly comment on the quotation? Is it very expensive? All the wirings would be concealed.
Thanks!
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I have just obtained a quotation from my ID's recommended electrician. Can anyone pls kindly comment on the quotation? Is it very expensive? All the wirings would be concealed.
Thanks!
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sunnysideup
New Member
Hi Josnah,
Thanks. Would you be able to share with me your quotation? How much did your electrician quote you for the lighting points, and to install the lights? You can email me at [email protected]
Thanks.
Thanks. Would you be able to share with me your quotation? How much did your electrician quote you for the lighting points, and to install the lights? You can email me at [email protected]
Thanks.
Hi celia,
I got a separate electrical contractor to do the work. I quite like his service as he's able to give some practical advise. The previous electrician who works with my contractor is very lousy... we have to tell him how to run the cables so in the end we choose another electrician. The best part is, he's able to rewire the 2-way switch provided by HDB. All other electricians we've spoken to say cannot be done. So I've happy with his work.
I got a separate electrical contractor to do the work. I quite like his service as he's able to give some practical advise. The previous electrician who works with my contractor is very lousy... we have to tell him how to run the cables so in the end we choose another electrician. The best part is, he's able to rewire the 2-way switch provided by HDB. All other electricians we've spoken to say cannot be done. So I've happy with his work.
kopi_siudai
New Member
Hi little lamb,
It's me lah. Errr ... can recommend your electrician? You still have my email, right? Can send contact or not?
It's me lah. Errr ... can recommend your electrician? You still have my email, right? Can send contact or not?
kopi_siudai
New Member
Hi little lamb,
Here you go ... my email is ...
[email protected]
Awaiting for your contact on electrical contractor.
Here you go ... my email is ...
[email protected]
Awaiting for your contact on electrical contractor.
kopi_siudai
New Member
Hi little lamb,
Received your email. Thank you for the contact. Will call to make enquiries soon.
Received your email. Thank you for the contact. Will call to make enquiries soon.
Halo little lamb,
can I have your contact for your electrician and quote too ?
email me : [email protected]
Thanks !!!
can I have your contact for your electrician and quote too ?
email me : [email protected]
Thanks !!!
Hello Little Lamb,
Can send picts of your home if you dont mind? Would love to see them. [email protected]
For all here, I paid $1650 for my electrical works they include
29 lighting points
2 SCV points
1 telephone point
6 power points
2 rear speaker point
1 new box
No re wiring
I have a feeling I kana "hacked". What do you guys think?
Can send picts of your home if you dont mind? Would love to see them. [email protected]
For all here, I paid $1650 for my electrical works they include
29 lighting points
2 SCV points
1 telephone point
6 power points
2 rear speaker point
1 new box
No re wiring
I have a feeling I kana "hacked". What do you guys think?
hey, this is my pricing..
reasonable? i tot i kana hacked...after viewing some of yours..i think mine quite ok rite?
it's $931(total) and $880 after discount.
1.lighting pt = $25
2.13A double Point $65
3.Over point(duno wat's this) $80
4.hob n hoob point $40
5.cooker unit $80
6.Install light fitting $8 each
7.13A single point $50
8.Shifting SCV $75
9. Shifting light point $15 each
10.Shift power scv $40
let me know if the prices reasonable le..cos i haven pay..stil can argue for more discount...LOL
but they done their work liao!!
reasonable? i tot i kana hacked...after viewing some of yours..i think mine quite ok rite?
it's $931(total) and $880 after discount.
1.lighting pt = $25
2.13A double Point $65
3.Over point(duno wat's this) $80
4.hob n hoob point $40
5.cooker unit $80
6.Install light fitting $8 each
7.13A single point $50
8.Shifting SCV $75
9. Shifting light point $15 each
10.Shift power scv $40
let me know if the prices reasonable le..cos i haven pay..stil can argue for more discount...LOL
but they done their work liao!!
hi LiA,
I think the price you got from your electrical work is quite ok... can i have the contact?
[email protected]
I think the price you got from your electrical work is quite ok... can i have the contact?
[email protected]
parrotfish
New Member
kashdoggie
New Member
hi LiA and Little Lamb,
Can i also have your electrician's contact please?
email is [email protected]
Thank you
Can i also have your electrician's contact please?
email is [email protected]
Thank you
LiA, Little Lamb,
Could you share your electrician's contacts ? My email is [email protected]. Thanks,
Brandon Tan
Could you share your electrician's contacts ? My email is [email protected]. Thanks,
Brandon Tan
Hi Lia & little lamb
May I have your electrician's contacts? Email to [email protected]. Thks! =)
May I have your electrician's contacts? Email to [email protected]. Thks! =)
honeybearz
New Member
Hi Lia and Little Lamb,
Could you share the electrician's contacts with me as well? My email is [email protected].
Many thanks.
Could you share the electrician's contacts with me as well? My email is [email protected].
Many thanks.
