Recent content by CinnamonDonkey

Ah - 'Woking', sorry, wasn't paying attention. I'm supposed to be working :facepalm: So what's the going rate in Woking, or did I miss that as well? 

... ok, correction, almost 25 years ago (not 30), before someone starts doing the maths ;)  

I don't make my living as and an Electrician so it would be unreasonable for me to comment on what is a fair price. All I can say is I didn't set the price, I didn't even haggle. There are obviously lots of influencing factors that go into setting the market rate.  Granted, the  market rate...

I imagine the price is going to relative to where in the country the work is being carried out and the level of competition in that area. There certainly was not a shortage of electricians available. Also, like I say, he provided the highest quote. This was another reason I felt he might be the...

£190 inclusive. Seemed an honest price for what amounts to 10 hours work. £40 over what other guys were quoting. But having never gone through this before I didn't know what the going rate is or what to expect. 

8 circuits:   3 sockets: Upstairs/Downstairs/Kitchen (was built on as an extension)   2 lights: Upstairs/Downstairs   1 Cooker   1 Alarm (now a single socket)   1 Combi boiler I wouldn't personally consider the access restrictive, no more that I would expect for a typical home. But then...

@AndyTM: ... upon reflection, probably not one of my smartest decisions.  :facepalm:

@Blue Duck I found him via an online search for electricians in the required postcode area. I can't remember which site it was that directed me to him unfortunately. He had the necessary credentials and interestingly his website does mentioned that he carries out work for the local council. I...

They were not under any pressure, other then when can you get it done. They called the shots. They named the date, how long it would take and the price... I didn't even try to haggle them down even though they where the highest quote (I've been stung before going cheap). I even had to wait 6...

@phil d : Totally true and a great attitude, if only their were more tradesmen like you in the world. I think I should 'SCOOB' you, only, I'm not sure what 'SCOOB' actually means. According to urban dictionary it's:       "Scoob; when you're smoking marijuana out of a pipe or piece and you suck...

Cheers guys! You have all been incredibly helpful.  I've got to get back to this guy now and some how deal with this - thank you. 

Ok, managed to get the ceiling height, it is 2.41m (floor-to-ceiling).

I want to be as fair as I can to the electrician so I have found another picture to add some context. The position of the light fitting is in the centre of the ceiling in line with the sink pedestal. So it's not immediately above the bath/shower area.       

LOL. I'm not that old, yet - I'm 45, I done my training about 27 years ago so I must be wrong on which edition it is. I was going from memory. I'll have to try and dig it out and dust it off. I'm still pretty sure it's going to be well out of date. ;)

LOL. I'm not that old, yet - I'm 45, I done my training about 27 years ago so I must be wrong on which edition it is. I was going from memory. I'll have to try and dig it out and dust it off. I'm still pretty sure it's going to be well out of date. ;)