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will@heartland · 04-10-2012, 10:57 AM

if you guys are charging per opening for a residential project then how do the openings break down. for example is a 4 way switch worth x amount of openings and a fan rated box worth y

B W E · 04-10-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by will@heartland

if you guys are charging per opening for a residential project then how do the openings break down. for example is a 4 way switch worth x amount of openings and a fan rated box worth y

I would price the 4-way higher due to the different wiring requirements. So, say you're at $50 per single pole switch, I'd do $60 for the 4 way. If your per opening is including the device upon finish, then higher still.

For the fan rated box, I'd use a higher per opening price to account for the higher cost of the box (if there is a higher cost) and the labor to install and hang the fan, if you're doing that. So, for a standard flush mount ceiling fixture, say $50, for a fan rated box and hanging the fan, $150 per opening.

HARRY304E · 04-10-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by B W E

I would price the 4-way higher due to the different wiring requirements. So, say you're at $50 per single pole switch, I'd do $60 for the 4 way. If your per opening is including the device upon finish, then higher still.

For the fan rated box, I'd use a higher per opening price to account for the higher cost of the box (if there is a higher cost) and the labor to install and hang the fan, if you're doing that. So, for a standard flush mount ceiling fixture, say $50, for a fan rated box and hanging the fan, $150 per opening.

I'm sure a 4way switch is $5-10 by it's self also the cost of the 3wire as well.

Welcome to the forum OP......