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Electrician Costs? Installing a ceiling fan with new electrical box. Johndagolfer 06-25-2008
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Posted by evodawg on June 25, 2008, 4:11 pm
cshenk wrote:

> "evodawg" wrote
>
>>> 50$ maybe 75$ (Lowes charges 75$ each if doing multiples)
>
>>> It would be better to get more estimates. There's either something
>>> funny going on here that's making the price go way up, or the guy is a
>>> rip-off.
>>>
>>> I just had 2 fans done (attic access for both) for 50$ each.
>>
>> So for 50.00 they put the fan together mounted a special ceiling fan
>> support
>> box ran wire down a wall for a new switch then up to the fan location,
>> put the necessary plug stops in box, installed 2 switches, and I assume
>> this included material. The guy that did this should have given you a
>> check.
>
> You might want to ask questions if confused. These were replacements of
> existing ones so there was no wiring, just replacement of fixture. As we
> were talking labor costs, I listed only that. I had the fans I wanted in
> a box ready for the fellow.
>
> Yes, he added a better stabilizer in the attic as one of them rocked a
> little. The kit cost about 20$ and Don helped put it in (one of those
> jobs
> that a second pair of hands is nice to have). This is an unfinished true
> attic. You can stand up along the center line and we have considered
> making
> a spare room up there. Main problem is where to put a true stairwell as
> the design below doesnt lead to that very easily.


Ok but your response to the original OP made it sound like they could have
all this work done as they described for 50 to 75 dollars. I didn't need a
reason to ask the question. I estimated the job as they called it in the
description and where I live this estimate would have been more than
reasonable per work described.

You, not knowing what your doing shouldn't really be giving advice except
for what you exactly had done in your situation. Which you clearly stated
after the fact. Sorry to be so blunt, but I call it the way I see it.



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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on June 25, 2008, 10:15 pm

> It would be better to get more estimates. There's either something funny
> going on here that's making the price go way up, or the guy is a rip-off.
>
> I just had 2 fans done (attic access for both) for 50$ each.
>
>

Most electricians won't even walk through the door for that price. Typical
rate is $65 to $95 per hour.

OTOH
I had my service upgrade to 100A, added new panel and breakers, added two
receptacles a three way switch and an outside light (not including fixture)
for $225 labor and material.



Posted by John Grabowski on June 25, 2008, 1:36 pm

> Hi all,
>
> I need to hire an electrician to install 2 ceiling fans in my house.
>
> Master bedroom: There is access in a crawlspace for this room through
> the closet access panel
> Living room: There is no access here.
>
> Both rooms appear to not have any preexisting hook ups.
>
> Not including the fan how much should this job cost?
>
> For just the master I have been quoted 253 labor only and probbably
> much more for the downstairs.
>
> What do you guys think?


I'm assuming that there is no existing wiring in place. There are a few
variables to consider. Will the fans also have light kits? Do you want a
separate wall switch for the fan and one for the light kit? If so do you
want a dimmer for the light kit? Would you prefer to not have any wall
switches and just use the pull chains or a remote control for the fan and
light? I suggest that you go with wall switches as frequent pulling on the
chains can wear out those switches prematurely and to pay someone to replace
them might add up to the cost of the fan. The wall switches are good if you
decide to get rid of the fan in the future and install a regular light
fixture instead. If you decide to have one wall switch for the fan and
light kit you will be going forth and back between the pull chain and wall
switch to shut the light off and leave the fan on.

Since there is no access for the living room, some holes will need to be
made in the ceiling and wall so that wiring can be installed. Will you be
making the necessary patches to these holes or do you want the electrician
to do it? Are you going to be responsible for repainting the walls and
ceiling after the holes have been patched or do you want the contractor to
do it?


Posted by on June 25, 2008, 6:57 pm
>
>
>
>
> > Hi all,
>
> > I need to hire an electrician to install 2 ceiling fans in my house.
>
> > Master bedroom: There is access in a crawlspace for this room through
> > the closet access panel
> > Living room: There is no access here.
>
> > Both rooms appear to not have any preexisting hook ups.
>
> > Not including the fan how much should this job cost?
>
> > For just the master I have been quoted 253 labor only and probbably
> > much more for the downstairs.
>
> > What do you guys think?
>
> I'm assuming that there is no existing wiring in place. There are a few
> variables to consider. Will the fans also have light kits? Do you want a
> separate wall switch for the fan and one for the light kit? If so do you
> want a dimmer for the light kit? Would you prefer to not have any wall
> switches and just use the pull chains or a remote control for the fan and
> light? I suggest that you go with wall switches as frequent pulling on the
> chains can wear out those switches prematurely and to pay someone to replace
> them might add up to the cost of the fan. The wall switches are good if you
> decide to get rid of the fan in the future and install a regular light
> fixture instead. If you decide to have one wall switch for the fan and
> light kit you will be going forth and back between the pull chain and wall
> switch to shut the light off and leave the fan on.
>
> Since there is no access for the living room, some holes will need to be
> made in the ceiling and wall so that wiring can be installed. Will you be
> making the necessary patches to these holes or do you want the electrician
> to do it? Are you going to be responsible for repainting the walls and
> ceiling after the holes have been patched or do you want the contractor to
> do it?

Hi John,

To answer your question, the fan I want has lights built in to it, it
isn't a kit or anything. The fans, which are both the same come with
remote controls. Does this mean I don't need a wall switch?
Shouldn't the remove me enough? The fans I am getting are really high
quality fans and look really good, I doubt we will replace them before/
if we ever move.

This was a question I wanted to ask. Do electricials repair that
drywall for the damage that is done when peforming the job? How is
this normally repaired?

So guys, thanks for the response. I am in the middle of getting more
quotes. It seems like there is some agreement that 253 for no pre
existing wiring, with access through a attic crawlspace is too much.

I am correct in this assumption?

John

Posted by on June 25, 2008, 7:11 pm
On Jun 25, 6:57 pm, Johndagol...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Hi all,
>
> > > I need to hire an electrician to install 2 ceiling fans in my house.
>
> > > Master bedroom: There is access in a crawlspace for this room through
> > > the closet access panel
> > > Living room: There is no access here.
>
> > > Both rooms appear to not have any preexisting hook ups.
>
> > > Not including the fan how much should this job cost?
>
> > > For just the master I have been quoted 253 labor only and probbably
> > > much more for the downstairs.
>
> > > What do you guys think?
>
> > I'm assuming that there is no existing wiring in place. There are a few
> > variables to consider. Will the fans also have light kits? Do you want a
> > separate wall switch for the fan and one for the light kit? If so do you
> > want a dimmer for the light kit? Would you prefer to not have any wall
> > switches and just use the pull chains or a remote control for the fan and
> > light? I suggest that you go with wall switches as frequent pulling on the
> > chains can wear out those switches prematurely and to pay someone to replace
> > them might add up to the cost of the fan. The wall switches are good if you
> > decide to get rid of the fan in the future and install a regular light
> > fixture instead. If you decide to have one wall switch for the fan and
> > light kit you will be going forth and back between the pull chain and wall
> > switch to shut the light off and leave the fan on.
>
> > Since there is no access for the living room, some holes will need to be
> > made in the ceiling and wall so that wiring can be installed. Will you be
> > making the necessary patches to these holes or do you want the electrician
> > to do it? Are you going to be responsible for repainting the walls and
> > ceiling after the holes have been patched or do you want the contractor to
> > do it?
>
> Hi John,
>
> To answer your question, the fan I want has lights built in to it, it
> isn't a kit or anything. The fans, which are both the same come with
> remote controls. Does this mean I don't need a wall switch?
> Shouldn't the remove me enough? The fans I am getting are really high
> quality fans and look really good, I doubt we will replace them before/
> if we ever move.
>
> This was a question I wanted to ask. Do electricials repair that
> drywall for the damage that is done when peforming the job? How is
> this normally repaired?
>
> So guys, thanks for the response. I am in the middle of getting more
> quotes. It seems like there is some agreement that 253 for no pre
> existing wiring, with access through a attic crawlspace is too much.
>
> I am correct in this assumption?
>
> John


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