ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Yellow Page Rate Ad

I just received the new yellow pages for the XXXXXXXX area of XXXXXXX. I've never seen an ad list flat rate pricing before, has anybody else come across this, or get $499 to install a motion light or ceiling fan ($30 light or fan included of course )?


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How else would they make enough money to pay for that ad?

-Hal

techgod,

No Names Please.

One word. Capitalism!

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Hey, maybe this means electricians are finally starting to *gasp* raise their prices and actually get paid what they deserve. Plumbers charge a premium rate for their work, so why shouldn't electricians?

It's time this trade started protecting its own like many plumbers do. But, I don't want this to get too heated so I'll leave it at that.

Peter

"Free nite light with any job"

It's about time, finally someone asking living wages.
Electrical contracting is not a hobby!

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What do you folks normally charge for installing a ceiling fan with wall switch? (excluding cost of fan)

Electric Ian:
Our company charges $60.00 an hour plus material on most of these jobs. The customer is free to furnish the fans, lights, etc...

BTW as far as installing motion lights goes-I hate those things. I would rather put the flood bulb holders on a photoeye than play around and adjust those sensors. Then have to go back when it doesn't work the way the customer wants it to.