On Oct 30, 3:12?pm, "SteveB" wrote:
"Cshenk" wrote in message

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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.

Here is what I would do. First, ask around among friends and family. You
might locate someone who can safely do the work before you go spend more. A
lot of people who work in the trades do side jobs for CA$H. If not, I would
check with some of the smaller companies, as they do the smaller things like
this.

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I would replace ALL the 2 prong outlets, they can cause a terrible
hassle at home resale time.

Do you have knob and tube wiring?