[coastalgriff]

My sister-in-law had a tree clip her house in Spring during the storm. In doing so it ripped the electrical box off the side of her house. Today she got a repair quote for $3654. This included a new 200amp level 2 breaker box, new fuses, new centerpoint box, wiring it up and lifetime warranty. Is that reasonable for the area? It's a little steep to me, but I live in Wharton. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Kauffballs]

sounds very high but this is not what I do. what is there around $400 in parts then one full day for one man??? I need to start doing this..I MAY BE WRONG so dont scold me....lol Good Luck

 

[KREG]

i would have to say that just the parts would be around $ 1000.00 if not more.
after the storm, if she can afford it ,I'd have it done .
you can price the panel and breakers ,maybe some wire .
probably not a good time to shop around !!!!

good luck !

KREG

 

[Shooter]

Very high!! all materials should be no more than $1000.00 and thats using top of the line materials. Figure in permits and labor. You should be looking at no more than $2000.00 and thats still high. Get another bid or two.

 

[coastalgriff]

Forgot to add that they said supply has to go through the roof to be up to code? Is this right? It was on the side of the house before. She just called and said that was the only electrician that she could get to come out. She said she called at least ten. Anyone know someone in the area that could go by and give her an estimate?

 

[Shooter]

Yes that is correct. They will install a 2" rigid riser through the roof and install a roof mast kit to make it water proof. Sorry I can't help you with an electrical company.

 

[BigPig069]

Had a new 200 amp service installed on a rental house last year and it was 980.00, down here in corpus

 

[Ditto]

$1,500 - $2,000 is fair. Anything over that is too much.

 

[El Cazador]

That sounds steep but what I would be more worried about, is the quality of the work, and whether the electrician is even licensed to do the work. Remember that there are going to be a lot of con artists out there preying on the unfortunate.

If the contractor did infact use the term "fuses" and "center point box"...that should raise a red flag. Get references. Good luck and prayers to your SIL.

Added: there use to be an electrical contractor on this board from the H-town area. Mr. Mudbug III. Try pm'ing him

 

[coastalgriff]

Thanks for all the responses. The quote was from a licensed Houston company. That was one of the first things I checked. They are a bbb member and only show one complaint which was resolved quickly. I do however think they are taking advantage of people in the aftermath. Their quote was about twice what I could get it done for here in Wharton.

 

[arius felis]

tooooooooooooooooooooo high even if they are the best dont waste your time and money 1500 is the high going rate no matter what, ike are not thats to much.

 

[notthatdeep]

I was quoted 2K about two months ago for about the same rig to replace on my old house. I said Id think about it.