On 23 Jun 2005 17:37:36 -0700, "jo"
wrote:

How much should it cost for an electrician to add an electrical outlet
about 2 feet away from the electical panel in my basement.
When I called to ask how much it was initially I could have sworn they
said about $90. Then I receive a bill for $160.
The job took about 30 minutes.

Thanks for any help.....


The materials:

plastic blue box: $0.50
receptical: $1.50
nuts: $0.15
Romex #12: $1.00
Cover plate: $1.50

Labor: $50-$100

Prices vary according to location. This is an easy DIY project if you
carefully follow all the steps.