200amp replacement panel quote in Jersey.

[SouthNJ]

Hey everyone. I am looking to replace a old Bullbog pushmatic 200amp panel with a new SquareD panel. I am installing ground rods also. Im only replacing SE cable from meter to panel (about 5 feet). Mostly all breaker spaces (40) will be used. What is a good price. My quote is looking like around $1000-$1200. Am I even in the game? Im new to the residential field ( just got my business permit). Thanks in advance.

[celtic]

What kind of shape is the drop in?
Will the POCO allow the existing meter pan?
Who is the POCO?



Right now...I say your not even close.

[infinity]

I would change the meter pan and the drop and charge accordingly. Reusing the old pan and conductors IMO is a bad idea. And as Celtic pointed out the POCO may want the meter pan upgraded as well. Depending on many variables your price for a complete new service should begin at about $2K.

[satcom]

I would change the meter pan and the drop and charge accordingly. Reusing the old pan and conductors IMO is a bad idea. And as Celtic pointed out the POCO may want the meter pan upgraded as well. Depending on many variables your price for a complete new service should begin at about $2K.

price the complete service out, your total labor and material, My bet is you will come close to $2400 just to break even. that is you are in business, and have all the expenses and overhead.

[mdshunk]

My quote is looking like around $1000-$1200. Am I even in the game?
Well, yeah. Just like the water boy is in the game.

[quogueelectric]

Hey everyone. I am looking to replace a old Bullbog pushmatic 200amp panel with a new SquareD panel. I am installing ground rods also. Im only replacing SE cable from meter to panel (about 5 feet). Mostly all breaker spaces (40) will be used. What is a good price. My quote is looking like around $1000-$1200. Am I even in the game? Im new to the residential field ( just got my business permit). Thanks in advance.
Dont forget All new 40 count em sq D breakers. Permit costs and the time to go down and file them. Is a bypass meter required now?? What was the quote on the SE cable? Try to sell the new service and 2500-3000 sound more in the game for 40 ckts w all new breakers and a new drop Depending on zipcode.

[kbsparky]

You're proposing to give the stuff away ... :mad:

[Vinniem]

Don't sell yourself short.

Strip it down, put up new.

Get the price your worth.

2000-2500

[SouthNJ]

Thanks for the info. The job is for my wifes cousin, and I'm cutting him a break since it is my first "real" residential service on my own. I am learning the ropes on quoting and I just wanted to be close for family. I should have mentioned that. My next service will be around 2000-2500. I am quoting one this week. Thanks again for not killing me.

[220/221]

Don't you have to include a little sumpthin for the inspector in Jersey?

[quogueelectric]

Now that was funny.

[Rewire]

Hey everyone. I am looking to replace a old Bullbog pushmatic 200amp panel with a new SquareD panel. I am installing ground rods also. Im only replacing SE cable from meter to panel (about 5 feet). Mostly all breaker spaces (40) will be used. What is a good price. My quote is looking like around $1000-$1200. Am I even in the game? Im new to the residential field ( just got my business permit). Thanks in advance.
2 man crew 8 hours 16 x 30.00=480.00
panel/meter/mast/wire =600.00
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1180.00
permit 50.00
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1300.00
and I have not added overhead and profit

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

Thanks for the info. The job is for my wifes cousin, and I'm cutting him a break since it is my first "real" residential service on my own. I am learning the ropes on quoting and I just wanted to be close for family. I should have mentioned that. My next service will be around 2000-2500. I am quoting one this week. Thanks again for not killing me.

No reason to kill you, yet. :grin: A word of advice - confine any future "discounts" to immediate family - these are people you break bread with, and on a somewhat regular basis. IMHO your "father's uncle's cousin's brother's ex-college roomate" doesn't qualify.

[satcom]

2 man crew 8 hours 16 x 30.00=480.00
panel/meter/mast/wire =600.00
--------
1180.00
permit 50.00
---------
1300.00
and I have not added overhead and profit

Are you in business, or it it a hobby for you?

What world are you in, $30 would just cover the bare pay,with fed taxes, how about the workers comp employers share of liabilties.

Then add to that another $40 an hour for overhead, and profit.

[celtic]

Are you in business, or it it a hobby for you?

What world are you in, $30 would just cover the bare pay,with fed taxes, how about the workers comp employers share of liabilties.

Then add to that another $40 an hour for overhead, and profit.

In the previous poster's defense: I have not added overhead and profit

My initial thought is: WAY TOO LOW...
But we have no idea where he is located AND the OP is doing this job pro-bono here :D

[Rewire]

Are you in business, or it it a hobby for you?

What world are you in, $30 would just cover the bare pay,with fed taxes, how about the workers comp employers share of liabilties.

Then add to that another $40 an hour for overhead, and profit.
The biggest toy a man can have is his own business.
residential rate =15.38
FICA 7.65% = 1.177
St /fed unemployment6.8% = 1.046
work comp 11% = 1.692
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total 19.295
I do not pull my cost out of thin air and I operate a profitable business

[abe72487]

Check with AHJ and utility to see if meter can has to be changed. Sounds too cheap to me.