Just got a quote from my electrician and it seems really high! Any views?

Prices below are on a per unit basis.

Supply and labour lighting point $35

Installation of lighting $12

Supply and labour 13A x 1 power point $60

Supply and labour 13A x 2 power point $80

Supply and labour data point - Cat 6 $140

Supply and labour 2 way switch point $70

Installation of hanging light $40

Labour to lay speaker cable and install speaker $80

Shifting of lighting point $20

Shifting of 13A x 2 power point $40

Shifting of tel point $40

Shifting of SCV point $70

Labour to conceal and hacking wall $120

If you look at other quotations posted here, it's above the "market rate." Not the most expensive I've seen, but definitely not average.

But it's hard to say. Maybe he's really good. Some electricians always take the shortest cut, and don't care too much about looks.

And if he's an electrician who your ID uses, and they already have a working relationship, it might be worth paying the extra so that things get done right, and fast.

Hmm.. yours kinda expensive.. the electrician that my ID engaged quoted me $45 for 13 amp single point & $55 for double point...

Hi everyone, thanks very much for your input and help.

I managed to bargain a little bit off the electrician's price. I eventually went with him because he has a good relationship with my ID.