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Electrical work cost??

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Hi all,

I have an urgent query and hope you can help me.

If I want to change the DB box for my resale HDB flat, should I rewire the whole house at the same time? Or can I just simply change the DB box without any rewiring?

What's the correct way to go about doing it?

Please advise.

Thank you!! :D

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I just got my old friend to quote at this price, is it cheap good enough?

To change the new switches $5.00 x 41

To install new lighting point $25 x 14

To install light fitting(downlight) $10 x 10

To install normal light fitting $8 x 14

To shift SCV TV point $80 x 1

IC for lighting $20 x 1

Total : $867

Hi,

The quotation u got was cheap leh !

Is it becoz it's ur old friend that is why u get gd rates ? Wat if u recommend to pple like me (desperately looking for cheap electrician) ?

Is can get gd rate, pls share his name & contact number ?

Thk u :)

If I want to change the DB box for my resale HDB flat, should I rewire the whole house at the same time? Or can I just simply change the DB box without any rewiring?

Hi, I have the same question as mercey actually. Appreciate replies.

Btw, here's what my ID quoted me. Waiting to meet up tomorrow because I think some items are overpriced.

a. light/ceiling fan points – 2 nos. @ $50 = 100

b. 13A twin SSO – 3 nos. @ $60 = 180

c. heater switch for hood / hob – 2 nos. @ $60 = 120

d. heater pt – 2 nos. @ $100 = 200

e. SCV point – 1 no. @ $120 = 120

f. remove and install only new light fittings (exclude chandeliers) – 12 nos @ $15 = 180

I have not even included telephone points and extra single/ double points or change the switches in the quotation. So not sure how much is the additional charges.

Hi all,

I was quoted:

- Hood point: $75

- Build-in oven point: $75

I think it's on a high side, wat do u guys think ?

BTW can sum1 explain wat is "light fitting" and the difference between "concealed" & "non-concealed wiring" ?

Thank you.

Edited by aerial77_00

  • 2 weeks later...
Hi all,

I was quoted:

- Hood point: $75

- Build-in oven point: $75

I think it's on a high side, wat do u guys think ?

BTW can sum1 explain wat is "light fitting" and the difference between "concealed" & "non-concealed wiring" ?

Thank you.

i did mine at 55 for hood

light fitting- can be any light that u buy.

concealed -need to hack n hide the wire, not for hdb

non-concealed- with casing cover type, for hdb

btw.. just share my quote

light pt-25

double socket-50

scv-85

heater-80

air-con-80

hoob-55

tel pt-40

2 way switch-30

mcb-300

supply n install 2x13A PLC light fitting-30

  • 2 weeks later...
Hi,

The quotation u got was cheap leh !

Is it becoz it's ur old friend that is why u get gd rates ? Wat if u recommend to pple like me (desperately looking for cheap electrician) ?

Is can get gd rate, pls share his name & contact number ?

Thk u :)

Hwah so cheap, its a good friend to have hehe :D

I just want to change the cover for the power sockets as they look old and wld look odd with the new kitchen cabinets.

But the quote I was given sounds so exp -

$60 for single power socket/ $80 for double.

Why so exp when all I need is to change the exterior? Was told they got to do re-wiring even when change cover only..

Is it true? Can I get better rates than quoted?

Thanks!

  • 3 weeks later...
hi all, u mean e hood e electrical is done by e electrician? not done by e hob & hood supplier when they deliver to u ah??? & what's e normal rate for it ah? :D

Hi,

Any reliable electrician 2 intro...

Urgently looking 4 one

Thank you.

Edited by Emi

I just got my old friend to quote at this price, is it cheap good enough?

To change the new switches $5.00 x 41

To install new lighting point $25 x 14

To install light fitting(downlight) $10 x 10

To install normal light fitting $8 x 14

To shift SCV TV point $80 x 1

IC for lighting $20 x 1

Total : $867

hi,

Possibe to share ur frenz contact.

Looking for electrician urgently....

:)

Anyone can recommend a reliable electrician with reasonable price?

I just got my old friend to quote at this price, is it cheap good enough?

To change the new switches $5.00 x 41

To install new lighting point $25 x 14

To install light fitting(downlight) $10 x 10

To install normal light fitting $8 x 14

To shift SCV TV point $80 x 1

IC for lighting $20 x 1

Total : $867

Can I know what does it mean by Shifting SCT TV Point? I thought we are not supposed to temper with the SCV Point - there's this sticker on the cable point?

Pls enlighten.. thanks...

hi all, u mean e hood e electrical is done by e electrician? not done by e hob & hood supplier when they deliver to u ah??? & what's e normal rate for it ah? :D

any help pls ? & in addition how to tie in with the installation of kitchen cabinet ah??? help

anyone can recommend reasonable electrician?

pls PM..thanks..

  • 1 month later...

Hi

Any reliable electrician with reasonable price to recommend?

Thanks!

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