Price for changing outlets

[bobbyho]

Does anyone have a sense of a price simply to change devices, (outlets only). This is a house that has been entirely remodeled and the homeowner wanted Leviton outlets and the previous contractor had used something else. Anyway there are 35 outlets in the house that he wants to make Leviton and I was figuring about $18.00 per outlet. Once again this is assuming the wiring has all been done correctly. Trying to anticipate this question, If the outlets aren't pigtailed I was simply going to change the device unless he wants to pay me to start doing pigtails. Thanks for any input.

[bkludecke]

I charge $12/device if we can do the work de-energized and don't need to move the furniture, bookcases, appliances etc. It goes up from there, dimmers, GFCIs & the like are extra. We pigtail everything while we're at it.

Bob on the left coast.

[TOMWELDS]

$18 is a good price..no less

[electricman2]

Why in the world would he want Leviton?:eek:

[jeff43222]

Why in the world would he want Leviton?:eek:
He probably likes having electricians come to his house on a regular basis. :D

[bikeindy]

Why in the world would he want Leviton?:eek:
Thats what I was wondering

[celtic]

I would charge closer to $25/device...maybe even $30.
Why?

"Assuming" all the wiring is in good shape to begin with....
- you are removing an outlet AND replacing an outlet.
- wall, floors, etc are all probably freshly covered with paint, tile, wood carpet, etc...take out what you take in, vacuum up, etc.
- furniture....just how BIG is the couch?

...and that's how we arrive at $25 - $30 per.

[GUNNING]

$12/device labor.. no moving furniture, no afci, devices and plates extra.

$18/device is a good compromise by the time you get gfic devices in there and three gang switch plates and range outlets, $18 is a very good number.

[ceknight]

I would charge closer to $25/device...maybe even $30.
Why?

I'm with Celtic on this, for all of his reasons plus one more:

Because they're Leviton. :)

I will admit, though, that if the customer actually agreed to $25/receptacle for 35 recepts, I'd probably be nice and throw in a freebie.

[mtnelectrical]

Do you guys use the quick connection?

[Onitram]

I have seen many quick connect receptcles with a big
burned spot at the connection, I always use screw connection.
.......................Onitram................

[77401]

Do you guys use the quick connection?

BackStab?
Yes I do for the first Install only, never after a removal and reisntallation.
Here we go again..back stab or not? Grouns up or down?:D:D

[celtic]

Do you guys use the quick connection?
Nope..pigtailed, ground tails, plated, NEXT.
I keep a couple of empty spackle buckets for these jobs...
1st bucket holds some THHN (looped neatly INSIDE the bucket), with a hole in the lid...that's a "chair" and a "wire cart".
2nd bucket holds tools materials and trash.

When it's done... break out the vacuum:
http://www.coastaltool.com/a/dewalt/images/dc500.jpg
Notice the battery AND cord.
2 gallon...nice and small.

[iwire]

Notice the battery AND cord.
2 gallon...nice and small.

Now if it only shipped with a battery and charger....

I have one and keep losing or breaking the hose. :(

[celtic]

Now if it only shipped with a battery and charger....



For the price ($99 $0 s/h@amazon) it's a good deal even w/o the battery & charger...I guess they wanted to keep both the price and weight down?

[bobbyho]

One would think Milwaukee would smarten up and make one of those. If I didn't have so much Milwaukee stuff, I would go back to DeWalt just for the vac.

[celtic]

One would think Milwaukee would smarten up and make one of those. If I didn't have so much Milwaukee stuff, I would go back to DeWalt just for the vac.
What about the radio..it has a charger :D
http://www.northwestpowertools.com/tool_manufacturers/dewalt/dc011.jpg

[77401]

Celtic?
Are you sure your not a plumber?
EC's are not supposed to clean up, Plumbers are!

[Minuteman]

Celtic?
Are you sure your not a plumber?
EC's are not supposed to clean up, Plumbers are!

Celtic, when you hear, Say no to crack" does that remind you to pull up your pants?

[celtic]

If taking out a vacuum keeps the customer happy - and my pockets fat - then I guess I'm a plumber :D

[dduffee260]

In this area we would probably be around $15 per receptacle. I don't think anyone in this area could get $25 to $30. It still amazes me when I bid a project and put maybe 2% more for pad I ge beat by 10% or sometimes more. Most houses in this area go for aroound $30 per opening new construction but not always.

[mtnelectrical]

what part of Texas are you located dduffee?

[dduffee260]

what part of Texas are you located dduffee?

West Texas area around Lubbock. Where men are men and sheep are nervous.

[Dnkldorf]

Mtn, you about 7' tall, and do any work in Reading about a couple months ago?

[ashtrak]

I've been useing Leviton for a long time and never had a problem!!!Sorry..

[bkludecke]

I've been useing Leviton for a long time and never had a problem!!!Sorry..

Out here in So CA Leviton is about all that the suppliers stock and we've had very few failures in 28yrs and tens of thousands of devices.

It's interesting to see how methods and opinions vary from region to region.

Bob on the left coast.

[dduffee260]

[QUOTE=bkludecke]Out here in So CA Leviton is about all that the suppliers stock and we've had very few failures in 28yrs and tens of thousands of devices.QUOTE]

Bob, but in CA you only have power for about 6 months out of the year. The stuff don't get as much usage, does it. Or is that a myth?

[bkludecke]

HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!! 50% would be nice!!!

Bob on the left coast.

[noxx]

I go about $20 per recep, GFI's extra, pigtailing and plates included.