someone asked me for a budget price off the top of my head what it would cost to install one double socket outlet...didnt even think twice...R450 + vat...oooops...the bill came to R700 for labour + material for 1 plug and a piece of surfix 15 m long + the box and socket...havent done 1 plug in some time...boy did i get a wake up...in future someone asks...it will be R750 per point...for surface work and a little more if chased in.

well if you are an electrical company and charging R450 for a double socket outlet...it would mean you only charge about R120 an hour and are getting materials which are falling off the back of a truck

your labour rate in the elctrical industry at this point shouldnt be less than R400 ex vat and that would be a cheap rate...if you compare it to other industries like motor mechanics who charge around R700 per/hr if you take your vehicle to vw agents

lets hear what you are paying for plumbers...electricians...mechanics...at present per/hr