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  1. Vain
    Hi all, wonder if I could get a steer on the cost of an electrical connection? Total newbie here! Looking to purchase a plot for self build of a Vernacular 4 bed house in the County Fermanagh Countryside. The PDF shows the route and spec that NEI (Northern Ireland Electric) propose to complete. The site that it indicates is incorrect, it's actually the site to the immediate SW of the indicated connection site. (I doubt this would make much difference in overall cost) I have queried it and asked for them to re-draw and re-submit a proposal. They are quoting £42k for the connection. I was gobsmacked! Should I be? There is no huge capacity requirement, no EV Charger, no Heat pumps or anything heavy. The land owner selling the site has indicated that he will contribute, I'm assuming because once Electric is up there, it's more attractive to sell the other two plots. Is there a viable, useable "off Grid" option for less cost? I have a request for more accuracy and a break down of costs but I have no idea if they can or will provide this. I also stated that I considered it expensive (chancing my arm more than using knowledge! (hence asking here!)), but I have no idea if they will requote cheaper. Any thoughts, experiences or advice would be extremely welcome. Kind regards and thanks in anticipation of your valuable input! Proposal (3).pdf
  2. Ed_MK
    Hmmmm. i have just got my FINAL quote for service connections Water is expensive .....full of zonal charges and this that and the other .. with me digging the trench on own land it still is over £2000 (but we were told to expect that last year) Gas is not too bad ...again I am digging the trench and it is coming in at £800 I just got my electric one from WPD and i nearly FELL Over ....its almost £2500 notes ! I mean all they have to do is connect 1m (yes under 4 foot) on the pavement ...same as gas and then flop an armoured cable in my waiting trench I have notices the "quote" is full of the term "contestable charge" ....i take it that means i can haggle. ...well I have already tried that today and got the old "frozen scapula" thrust at me ... Am i getting done here? ....big time?? ...or does everyone on newbuilds get a Shock with electric ..(see what i did there?) I think i will have a cold bath in Flash Floor Cleaner ...just handling that quote has left me feeling financially abused and fiscally molested ???
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