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#1 ·
What would you to if you got an offer to?:

1. Install two dedicated 120V 20A GFCI protected circuits, distance unknown.
2. Install two 20A duplexes.
3. Provide license, insurance cert., workman comp including for owner & W-9.
4. Completely read installation instructions. Installation in compliance with codes and instructions.
5. Get permit, call for inspection, etc.
6. Sign sub-contractor contract.
7. Provide warranty and schedule it within 72 hours.
8. No advance. Payment on completion with customer satisfaction and all papers provided.

for $300.00
 
#3 ·
What would you to if you got an offer to?:

1. Install two dedicated 120V 20A GFCI protected circuits, distance unknown.
2. Install two 20A duplexes.
3. Provide license, insurance cert., workman comp including for owner & W-9.
4. Completely read installation instructions. Installation in compliance with codes and instructions.
5. Get permit, call for inspection, etc.
6. Sign sub-contractor contract.
7. Provide warranty and schedule it within 72 hours.
8. No advance. Payment on completion with customer satisfaction and all papers provided.

for $300.00
LOL :thumbsup:
 
#5 ·
"Distance unknown" starts this one off with a bang. "Oh, I need those two circuits run to my two garden sheds" as you peer out their kitchen window through the mists at some buildings close to the horizon........

And #8 slams the lid on the coffin. No money down, no showey for work.

And frankly, $300 doesn't even work for a pair of convenience receps mounted next to the panel. Not with all the other bull**** tied to the job.
 
#6 ·
i agree, that's too many hoops. I don't provide workman's comp for myself because it's coming out of my own pocket anyway. Stupid, IMO. On the other hand, being electrically licensed would be a good idea unless the locale has no requirements nor provisions for licensure (which would make it a stupid requirement on HO part unless they hire out of area where such requirements exist). Permit would be a definite but find out what the EI inspects before hand to inform HO of any possible extra expenses associated with a failed inspection (local EI for me inspects for smoke alarms in required places even if permit wasn't for work in those areas and will fail if they aren't present (yes, I got in touch and found this out for myself, not second-hand info)).

In your case, I'd tell HO have a nice day and walk away, unless of course you are really struggling for cash (I couldn't do such a job at the moment anyway, so moot point) but just my opinion. Too many hoops and up-front requirements that I had no say on to make it worth even my poor butt's while.
 
#8 ·
I'd find out what they do for a living, and then offer them a hilariously low number to provide me with some ridiculously specific service.

Maybe that would make a dent. But probably not. :rolleyes:
I would go with NTE 3,000.00!
There's an idea. Pretend like you misread the quote. Lead them on by pretending to agree for the job at three-grand, and then balk when you make them admit the final price.

-John
 
#24 ·
Around here, it will take you about four hours to pull a permit if you are lucky.
You could hire a permit service but, that will cost $200 to $300 for a simple stand alone permit. Plus what ever the municipality charges. Some here have a minimum fee of $125.
I don't see $300 happening unless you are installing them next to the electric panel and you are in a rural area and they do not care as much about permits.
 
#27 ·
Some towns around here, like Maplewood, process the permit instantly for licensed contractors. Other towns like Chatham Borough could take 3 weeks, and then the inspector can't find the address and doesn't bother to call anyone to say he can't find it. Imagine if a private contractor did that? He wouldn't be in business very long, but I digress.
 
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