Quote from electrician to connect up temporary building supply - thoughts?

[thefoxesmaltings]

Got the following schedule of works to be carried out to connect up our temporary building supply so that we can start using power on site:

 

• Install 1 x 2-way distribution board in the meter cupboard completed with 1 x RCD & 2 x MCV's & connect it to the pre-installed energy suppliers isolator.
• Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 2 x double 13A IP rated socket outlets.
• Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 1 x 16A caravan hook-up point complete with 1 x isolator switch.
• Install an 'Earth Rod' next to the meter box to separate the earth from the distributors supply converting the earthing arrangement to a TT system.
• Test + inspect the new installation & supply 1 x domestic electrical installation certificate.

 

Quoted £589 inclusive of all labour & parts. No VAT. 

 

Is that a reasonable price for everything?

[JohnMo]

Dread to think what he will charge you to do the full house electrics.

 

About a hours work or should be.  Price the bits on Screwfix, but doesn't look to be much on the face of it.

[Russell griffiths]

I think that’s about £140 In materials. 
so a bit steep. 

[Bonner]

Mine cost £160 installed, 2 way consumer unit + double socket. Took the electrician half an hour.

[thefoxesmaltings]

Just now, Bonner said:

Mine cost £160 installed, 2 way consumer unit + double socket. Took the electrician half an hour.

 

I see you're also in Lincolnshire - have you got an recommendation for the electrician?

[Bonner]

PM sent 

[IanP]

Does the latest regs still allow a AC rcb to be used in a temp supply such as this? Just checking if the one on screwfix I foundi s suitable. 

[kandgmitchell]

Hi Bonner,

 

Just starting in Nrth Lincs - no chance of that electrician's details is there?

 

Cheers

[Bonner]

@kandgmitchell, if you use the @address you get a notification, I only saw this by chance. Will send a PM

[kandgmitchell]

Many thanks Bonner, my site is only a few miles away so def will give him a call.

[Carrerahill]

On 11/04/2022 at 20:11, thefoxesmaltings said:

Got the following schedule of works to be carried out to connect up our temporary building supply so that we can start using power on site:

 

• Install 1 x 2-way distribution board in the meter cupboard completed with 1 x RCD & 2 x MCV's & connect it to the pre-installed energy suppliers isolator.
• Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 2 x double 13A IP rated socket outlets.
• Install 1 x circuit from the distribution board to 1 x 16A caravan hook-up point complete with 1 x isolator switch.
• Install an 'Earth Rod' next to the meter box to separate the earth from the distributors supply converting the earthing arrangement to a TT system.
• Test + inspect the new installation & supply 1 x domestic electrical installation certificate.

 

Quoted £589 inclusive of all labour & parts. No VAT. 

 

Is that a reasonable price for everything?

Assume long cable runs or something? Tricky install? 

 

If all short local runs and easy install, then it's about £350 too much. 

Edited April 21, 2023 by Carrerahill

[Kelvin]

Dear. Mine cost £120. 

[Carrerahill]

Argh... who resurrected this ancient post!?

[kandgmitchell]

Me I'm afraid. Being new to the site and with a build about to get underway I've been reading a lot of these threads as they relate to all the issues I'm about to deal with. More old threads may yet come alive!

[Pocster]

I get my sparky on a fixed day rate . I then have a zillion jobs he can’t possibly do in a day - so roll them to the next visit . I find this more economical than the price per job …