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  1. J

    Estimation of kitchen electrical refurb costs and other upgrades

    Good morning, I'm in the process of a partial refurbishment which will involve the present kitchen being changed into a bedroom instead and the new kitchen being installed in the adjoining living room. I received an estimate for the electrical work recently and was provided a provisional cost...
  2. Electrical2go

    LED Bulb Running Costs - Guide

    In this article, we discuss the running costs of different types of light bulbs in the UK. We compare the costs of CFL and LED bulbs and show how much money can be saved by switching to more energy-efficient bulbs. We also look at: Components of CFL Bulbs LED Lifespan vs CFL Lifespan Heat...
  3. H

    Help on estimating electrical costs

    Hi, I've just joined as I need some help. I have bought a two bedroom flat that I will be renovating and this is my first time. I'm just trying to work out all the costs that it will involve. The consumer unit looks quite old and might need to be replaced; I just hope the flat doesn't need a...
  4. M

    UK Damage Costs assistance

    Hi Guys Just after some advice as every day is a school day. So putting some power into a garage using SWA. Fuse board is in a little toilet downstairs so drilled through external wall in line with the consumer unit high up near the ceiling pretty much top corner, within building regs safe...
  5. C

    Lower your equipment costs

    Have been in the electrical supplying business for a while and have decided to take on another venture and leave this one behind :(. Currently we have over $200,000 in commercial lighting equipment that ranges from motion sensors, retrofit troffer kits, fluorescent and led lighting...
  6. duckie

    NICEIC REPORT - feedback on remedial works costs

    NICEIC REPORT - feedback on remedial works costs Hi all - I had an test done in advance of selling my 3 bed semi. The test report has four C2, nine C3 and two F1s. I wanted to get your expert and unbiased feedback on these observations to help make sure I do the right remedial works - as well...
  7. R

    Spa bath and digital shower wiring and costs

    Hi everyone, We’re going to have our bathroom refitted in the very near future and we’ve decided we’d like a spa bath and a digital shower (not pumped but digitally controlled) Bath: Aquaestil Plane Solo 14 Jet Whirlpool Bath -...
    • RDarko
    • Thread
    • bathroom bathroom electrics costs digital digital shower shower spa spa bath wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. S

    wiring a new three-bed house costs?

    Been given quotes and wondered if reasonable. One is for wiring a new three-bed house as around £2,500. Is this a standard cost?
  9. driverman

    UK Rewire cost?

    Hi guys, I'm a retired electrician and been out of the game for many years. A friend of mine is in the process of buying a 1980's property. What would be a typical average rewire cost be of a 2 bedroom bungalow? I know it all depends on what the customers requirements are etc. I've told my...
  10. T

    costs

    I've owned my electrical company for around 10 years over this time most of the work has been on a sub-contract basis. I'm now beginning to work direct with clients. But i'll be honest im stuck at what to charge for callout hours and general day and night hours. I don't want to put the tender in...
  11. C

    Energy Costs do do do do do

    Hi, it's time to renew the (gas and electricity) energy contract. I've seen a 31 month contract, that's only £12 a month more expensive than the cheapest 12 month contract. Sounds good to me, anything I could be missing? Thanks.
  12. P

    Claiming training costs by employer

    Hi guys, few months back my company put me on Inspection and testing course and NVQ3 in Maintenance Engineering to get me multi skilled. Agreed to it thinking it's always good to have another piece of certs. But I had to sign the agreement saying I will not leave the company for the 12 months...
  13. S

    Help needed - Kitchen fit (Electrician costs)???

    Hi, I will be getting a kitchen fitted soon and need to find an electrician, about to get some quotes. This is what is required: -Move a couple of light switch down 10 cm. -Move power socket behind unit for dish washer. -Make new socket for extractor fan. -Make new socket for washing machine...
  14. N

    Lutron LCP128 - Costs???

    Evening all, I'm doing a restaurant refurb and the client is insisting on a Lutron Panel. I have used these previously however I'm more used to iLight or Mode. Does anyone have an idea *Roughly* how much a Lutron LCP128 panel and 2 scene setting touch pads would cost? I'm obtaining quotes but...
  15. R

    shower supplies

    We have been asked to supply 2 new 10.5 kw showers off a memshield 2 3 phase DB. Looking at prices for rcbos we are looking at 90 a piece for mcb and pod. Anyone got any cheaper suggestions? With the highest mcb being 63a sph I cant run an rcd main switch db off for these./
  16. B

    Bookkeeping

    Hey Help please? I'm wondering how other Sparks are doing their bookkeeping. A mate is telling me to look at online bookkeeping software as it will save me a % of my accountancy and bookkeeping costs. Who uses software, or excel, or pays for a bookkeeper to do it? Appreciate the help. Thank...
  17. jaydub

    Start Up Costs

    Hi everyone, this may have been posted before so sorry if that is the case, but... Thinking of starting up by myself and I'm trying to calculate the average costs involved in starting up, followed by the on-going annual costs. I will be setting up as a sole trader and do not wish to grow the...
  18. L

    Rates

    Evening everyone, What is everyones thoughts on labour rates that you would charge out if you were a business? I have recently started a company quoting for small jobs and charging myself out at £25ph. I live 20miles north of london. Would you agree that this is an acceptable rate? Thanks Liam
    • Liam howe
    • Thread
    • charge charging costs myself rates working
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. S

    Hager industrial recall

    Has anyone else heard of the recall Hager have done on there 3phase mcb? Had the rep from CEF on the phone yesterday to tell me they have been recalled but he didn't know the problem with them, its any mcb that has been installed since July 2016 have just fitted around 30 of them at my work.
  20. P

    Quote for replacing old storage heaters

    Not sure if this is the right forum but can anyone advise on this? I am replacing 2 storage heaters and have been quoted around £1,100 plus vat for removal/disposal of the old (non asbestos) ones and fitting of the new ones (Dimplex manual not Quantum). I could order these heaters myself for...

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