Re: Oh nuts!

chlema · ‎05-22-2010

Thanks everyone. The company I called I have been dealing with for years. However, I did get a 2nd opinion. He agreed re the problem but his charge would be $2,000 less than the first. Big difference.

The problem is that at the top of the outside cable where it connects to the power lines it's worn and when it rains some rain trickles down and gets into the inside panel box. He showed me the corrosian in the panel box so I knew that had to be replaced. So the outside cable has to be replaced and because the meter outside is old and out of code that too has to be replaced and the new ones are much larger and lower with a switch to turn power off. Code also requires a whole house surge protection. All in all it's almost a whole day's work. And then there's the fee for the inspectors to come out too of course. Company #1 was only giving me a 100 amp panel, 2nd guy upgrading me to 200 amp.

So all in all I'm going with door #2 and will call the original company and tell them they are no longer in the running!

new nickname 4 · ‎05-21-2018

@chlema It's good that you were shown what repairs were needed and why. And while we hate to spend thousands of dollars on something we can't really see, it's great piece of mind. Things like home repairs never get better, just get worse.

On a positive note, the new 200 amp panel is an improvement over the 100 amp. They are recommending anyone interested in getting an ev car to have 200 amp panel to be able to charge the car, plus run your house. I'm not getting one, but I have a full 200 amp panel, which would have to be upgraded.

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

I was charged $4700 in June to replace a 10 outlets, replace a small chandelier, and put in two can lights. Electricians don't work for cheap.

chlema · ‎05-22-2010

@Trailrun23 wrote:
I was charged $4700 in June to replace a 10 outlets, replace a small chandelier, and put in two can lights. Electricians don't work for cheap.

Nor should they work for cheap. However, there is something called price gouging and that is what the 1st estimate I received, a difference of over $2,000 is a bit too much, IMO.