SeramaSilly Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 We're moving house in a few weeks and whilst I was trying to make the house more saleable I bought a cheap chandelier to put up on the landing because it was dark there. The electrician charged £80 an hour and just managed to fit it in the hour otherwise we would have had to pay £160!!!! We have two really lovely chandeliers and a 1930's light-fitting which we want to take with us but I'm dreading the cost! Is £80 an hour the norm - does anyone have any experience of this?? Sophiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Ours charges about £50 an hour but he is close by so if we can get him on his way to/from other jobs we normally get a better deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Ours is a friend so we get 'mates rates'. Unfortunately anywhere between 60 - 90 is normal. Shop around and be prepared to barter....work is work at the end of the day and I bet if you said you've been quoted 'x' amount they will re-negotiate their rate to get the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks Redwing and Scubababe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
