Electrical installation - costs

You are approaching this the wrong way. If you have cheaper purchase prices than your electrician, then ask him if you can provide the material on site, but don’t be surprised if other items increase...

Is that now including labor costs?

The additional price for sockets was set at €40 for us.
€24 would therefore be a bargain.
I cannot say anything about the rest so far.

woa a lively discussion has arisen. really great. to come back to the answer from karliseppel. what does it mean other posts increase. if I provide him with the material, then the labor cost must remain the same. otherwise, for me, it's pure mockery from the craftsmen.

I'm afraid you'll experience the same in other cases as described by karliseppel, namely that the price increases if you provide the material yourself and only want the pure installation. In my impression, the surcharge is especially high for sanitary objects. The price differences between the internet and sanitary wholesale (where you are usually sent for sampling) are huge, but hardly any craftsman will install the items purchased on the internet without a hefty surcharge.

That's also understandable. With craftsmen, there is usually a mixed calculation. The earnings are generated partly through labor wages and partly through margins on materials. If you take away one part of the earnings, they have to compensate for it elsewhere. If someone comes to me and wants to have tires mounted that they bring themselves, they either a) get kicked out immediately or b) pay at least double for the mounting. By the way, we paid a 36,- surcharge for the socket (Gira, including installation), if I remember correctly.

Hello House 22,

I have been reading along for a while now. What are you expecting? Just think about it: You are being offered an electrical installation as a complete, finished job. So to speak, "turnkey." That means consultation of personal wishes, planning and execution, and warranty. One should move away from the idea that being cheap is cool. Consider how long such an electrical system in the house "survives" or, better said, needs to survive. Wallpapers, tiles, furniture, sanitary fixtures can be renewed at any time. With more or less effort. That’s it. Logically, the electrician has a calculation. Who wants to work for free nowadays? If he is not allowed to supply the material, he simply charges you a higher hourly wage. All legitimate. After all, it’s better than promoting illegal workers. What I want to say is: Think about what the electrical system costs compared to other building services trades. And this is far from mockery. Many greetings