"Smitty Two" wrote in message



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.

$375, not including the 27 outlets. That's for labor only. Minimal parts
cost except for the fans.

Thanks! That sounds reasonable. We arent electrically savvy and there's
lots of *small* jobs on my list. We did the doorbell button easy enough
(grin). Just call us fraidy-cats. Sometimes it's wse to know your limits.


I recently bid a job at work, figured 10 hours, the line personnel took
exactly 10:01 to do the job, so you know I'm hot right now.

;-) Wish you were here in Virginia Beach area!
xxcarol