"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
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On 30 Oct, 16:38, "Cshenk" wrote:


As we get further into repairs after renters, looking for very *general*
rate info on some items. We know the rates vary but if anyone can tell
us
what they paid (and area you generally live in) we'd appreciate it. If
you
happen to be in Norfolk area, thats us.

- Outets, 2 prong (some of house is 3 prng with new GFCI switches).
Replace
with 3 prong. Looking at price for 3-5 of them, then a second idea if we
want to do 27 of them.

- Light switch, pulled from wall, needs new box and mounting. Wall not
severely damaged but old bolt holes stripped

- Light switch with short in kitchen over sink (jiggle it and it comes on
but only when 50% of the way between on and off (we have it off and do
not
touch it) (caused by stupid renters putting 100W bulb in a 60W unit we
think). Can get new light for the spot easy and have it there for
replacement if needed.

- replace 2 ceiling fan/lights with new units (ceiling joist/box is fine
and
stable).

- completely replace and rewire 3 outlets in enclosed porch, walls will
be
down and inulation and drywall installed after the electrical is done.
Looking at the bare studs and outer wall at the time of the work. These
were
already wired but the water damage was signficant.

I know some of you can easily do this yourselves, but while my husband
and I
are pretty handy (and quite handy with some things), electrical isnt
something we are comfortable with. Wed rather pay and *know* it was done
right and safely as well as to code.

Replies appreciated!
Carol.

The most accurate answer will be obtained by having 3 - 4 contractors
come over and look at the actual job - but I suspect you knew that
already.

Yes and waiting to be called.


Things like "Wall not severely damaged but old bolt holes stripped"
and "water damage was signficant" could impact the cost significantly,
so it's hard for anyone to give you a decent estimate over the web. We
also can't tell what else will need to be done if there are code
issues that show up as the work is being performed.

True, presume no other code issues in the house other than some has not been
updated from 2 prong to 3 prong. I have a huge number of outlets (origional
owner added 19 in the back porch alone, all but 2 of those are 2 prong). I
recall paying quite a bit to put in a proper ground in an area not wired for
it (kitchen). The fellow was amused as some of the house is and some isnt
(porch I think and garage, possibly one of the 3 bedrooms).

Presume any area not wired for 3 prong, will stay that way if safe. Not
asking for miracle costs of adding that if it is needed as they have to see
the place to estimate for that.

On the water damage, ignore as by the time the electrician sees that part,
it's basically like wiring a new room with studs exposed and no drywall yet
put up. Run lines and put in the boxes.

BTW - using a 100 watt bulb in a 60 watt fixture may be a fire hazard,
but it will not cause a short in the switch.

Not sure what caused it. Just know how it acts. I guess you are telling me
it's the light fixture then?


some of house is 3 prng with new GFCI switches

What's a GFCI switch? ;-)

Perhaps I used the wrong term? The type you want in kitchens and bathrooms.
They have a sort of little breaker built in thats red and pops out. As
said, Don and I are not electically savvy. Good at many things but this
isnt one of them.

Carol