Service Alteration by SSEN crazy quote?

[ashthekid]

I’ve just received my quote from SSEN to extend my 3 Phase connection by about 70cm to a different facing wall and it’s £1200!!

Is that normal?

 

I’ve had more complicated alterations involving new connections and paying cables in trenches for a few meters cost less so why this be so much?

 

Can you negotiate or use anyone else to the service alteration?

[Dan F]

We had our 3-phase supply moved an additonal 15m or so and paid £490+VAT a couple of months ago.

 

Ask them to provide a breakdown.  They publish standard fees on their website of £230-£410.  3-phase is probably more based on what we paid, but not much more.

[ashthekid]

I have since spoken to them again and they have adjusted the price accordingly because they agreed it was a crazy quote to begin with for just a 70cm move.

Works out about £520 inc VAT now.