240v Outlet

[xb21]

I don't have much time on my hands these days so I called for a quote on a 240v outlet. I just need it wired from panel of basement to 2nd floor through the walls.

Electrician wants $1,987.00

Does this price sound right? Sounds like a rip off.

 

[Lassen Forge]

Depends on what you want to run off it, how tough the walls are, if you have the empty spots in the panel, pulling the permit to do the work, etc... Electricians are usually about 60-100 an hour, plus materials. Probably a 2 man job pulling wires 3 stories, so I could see it being that much. Never hurts to get 3 bids...

Just be glad you're not replacing a Sylvania/Zinsco box... we have 3 of them in our house, already had 2 breakers do what they do best (overheat, melt down, and fall apart).

 

[-Brent-]

I don't know if it's a rip off. Getting a few more quotes would illuminate that better than we could. I do know that you'll likely understand why the price was set at what it was once you're a 1/4 into the job.

 

[bczygan]

I don't have much time on my hands these days so I called for a quote on a 240v outlet. I just need it wired from panel of basement to 2nd floor through the walls.

Electrician wants $1,987.00

Does this price sound right? Sounds like a rip off.

Solid concrete floors and walls?

 

[matt_i]

Missing is the ampacity. A 50A circuit is going to be vastly different from a 20A circuit...

Pulling wires into interior finish work *****. Its easy to get dirty fingerprints all over, usually drywall has to be sacrificed and refinished, repainted, multiple trips or other subs, plus the "who knows whats behind the walls" factor once work is started. Is your panel stuffed or has open slots...there are many factors.

 

[pattenp]

Sounds like an electrician that doesn't really want the job but if gets it will be paid very well.

 

[1940_dodge]

I dont think it sounds too overpriced, maybe a little but not too much. It's not *just* going from the garage to the 2nd floor, it involves installing it on the panel, running it through multiple joists in drywall, possibly concrete. Then up to the second story of your house through the first story. all the time making sure to not destroy existing wiring and cause a fire hazard in your house.

 

[Speedy Petey]

Missing is the ampacity. A 50A circuit is going to be vastly different from a 20A circuit...

This!

Pulling wires into interior finish work *****.

And this!

Snaking from a basement to a second floor can be a real PIA. Without knowing the amperage and seeing the site conditions it is completely impossible to say if that price is legit. It very well could be right on.

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Missing is the ampacity. A 50A circuit is going to be vastly different from a 20A circuit...

This!

And this!

Snaking from a basement to a second floor can be a real PIA. Without knowing the amperage and seeing the site conditions it is completely impossible to say if that price is legit. It very well could be right on.[/QUOTE]

 

[sberry]

Did he simply call up and ask someone on the phone?

I don't have much time on my hands these days so I called for a quote on a 240v outlet

Can you make time for 1900$? I actually started this early in my career, it was soon and I figured out I couldn't call someone for every outlet or circuit. It is an opportunity. I am done before "finding" someone to do it.

 

[xb21]

Solid concrete floors and walls?

Just walls and sheet rock. Well, I made time and wired this myself already. Not that hard. Saved $1900.

Had he asked for $500-$700, I would have said yes.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Just walls and sheet rock. Well, I made time and wired this myself already. Not that hard. Saved $1900.

Had he asked for $500-$700, I would have said yes.

Wait a minute. So u alreqdy got it done 24hrs later?

How long did the fishing take?

 

[CNGsaves]

What wire ??

Why did you now need a 240v outlet in 2nd floor ?? Air conditioner ??

 

[Ilikeike]

 

[xb21]

What wire ??

Why did you now need a 240v outlet in 2nd floor ?? Air conditioner ??

Washer and dryer in the master bath.

 

[xb21]

Wait a minute. So u alreqdy got it done 24hrs later?

How long did the fishing take?

Yep. Took me about 3 hours with a few beer breaks in between.

 

[pattenp]

I was ready to quote you $1800 and that included airfare and one night stay for me at a local motel.

 

[xb21]

I was ready to quote you $1800 and that included airfare and one night stay for me at a local motel.

 

[CNGsaves]

Washer and dryer in the master bath.

Good for you OP doing the 240v electrical run yourself and . . .
. . . . . . "saving $1,900" . . . that electrician had quoted you.

Electrician must have thought he was doing ALL plumbing too !!

 

[-Brent-]

This is good to read! Is there lots of patch work to do?

 

[lazer50]

Yeah good for you op! In all fairness if you called he likely quoted you a worsted case scenario.but on the other hand should have least wanted to come look at the job.but it seems like you were in a rush! Now at least let us know the details.what you used etc.

 

[xb21]

Yeah good for you op! In all fairness if you called he likely quoted you a worsted case scenario.but on the other hand should have least wanted to come look at the job.but it seems like you were in a rush! Now at least let us know the details.what you used etc.

Thanks.

When the wife wants it done, she mean business. I wanted to just go fishing. LOL

I watched a lot of helpful videos. Will post pictures when I get a chance.