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Fri, Nov 23, 12 at 10:32
| Can you tell me if $5,000 is a reasonable bid to replace all wiring in a 1000square foot house following a flood? Are there other electrical issues I should be concerned about?Thanks. |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Fri, Nov 23, 12 at 14:58
| Imossible to tell. Get multiple estimates and REFERENCES. |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Fri, Nov 23, 12 at 23:52
| It is impossible for us to provide estimates but as Ron suggested, get multiple estimates and references. Once you've settled on a contractor you'll want to make sure he is licensed (both as an electrician by whatever authority licenses electricians in your locale and has a business license in your state/municipality as required), bonded, and has the appropriate insurance. I would make sure he pulls the appropriate permits as well. |
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| In South LA after Katrina, lots of requirements were relaxed to speed things up. I don't know if it was a good thing or not. It may be nearly impossible to get one estimate let alone multiple. |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 7:39
| In which case you were likely screwed. Sounds like he got one estimate, if he can get one he can get two. |
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| The labor to test salt water submerged wiring often swamps the replacement cost. |
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| Well, I might have been screwed, but not by an electrician in that flooded house. It is still gutted and empty. |
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| I agree with mike kaiser that you should get multiple estimates and references for you to get the most affordable one and most importantly get a contractor that will meet all the requirements of a licensed electrician so the works will be guaranteed. |
Here is a link that might be useful: woertz
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| The estimate I have is from a fully licensed and insured electician. I am only calling contractors who are registered with and licensed by the State of NJ. I don't want to deal with a contractor who can't be bothered to maintain a registration, license, and insurance. However, getting another estimate has not been easy. I found the point about the cost of testing the system interesting. I guess that is why the adjuster said all of the wiring should just be replaced. thanks all for your input, and my condolences to Ionized for Katrina losses. |
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