Engagin A Separate Contractor For Electrical Better?

[jimmorrison 0]

Hi,

I am thinking whether it is a better idea to engage a separate electrical contractor to do up the wiring, wiring points and fixing the lights for my resale flat. The ID firms are quoting very high for the electrical job and the other day when i asked the lighting shop, they gave me a very reasonable quote for the electrical works. I am planning to do a U shaped false ceiling in my living area with several PLC downlights. The question i have is as follows: Since the main ID firm will be doing the rest of the reno, how difficult will it be to get the different Electrical contractor liase with the main contractor to carry out his job? For example, i understand the wiring for the downlights in the false ceiling should be done before the false ceiling goes up...surely the two contractors need to communicate and fix the schedules. Will i face problems still? Anybody can share some insights on this topic of share your experience. If this is not a big problem, i might even consider engaging a separate contractor to install the glass mirrors and glass sliding doors.

JIM

[Zio 1]

This has been on my mind too

my contractor is charging me alittle ex for electrical too...

if he is willing to half it i dont mind, but less likely

outside electrician is quite cheap loh...

anyone can advise too

[zhiz 4]

personally when you start to diy, you run the trouble of coordination.

also what if your electrician damage cabinet or other things?

the ease of having id is such that you can have one point of contact for anything and everything, especially for retification purpose.

if damage you dun care who did it, and the id will have to fix for you.

also it makes id job harder now if they have to work with a 3rd party.

dun really recommend unless its really for non critical part of reno , like installing glass or door.