And this is why starting a handyman business is sounding better every day

No, it's not hard. But there are things you need to know to do the job safely and correctly.

If you've never done any electrical work before, that's probably not a good first time project.

I would think you could get it done for $100ish. Someone who knows what they are doing would probably take an hour, plus materials.

In response to this post by psychobilly

Posted: 09/12/2020 at 11:16AM

Has anyone had a new circuit run from the circuit breaker? -- psychobilly 09/12/2020 10:58AM

Hire an electrician! ** -- HokieHi71 09/12/2020 5:49PM

It's not that hard if you have room in the circuit box for another breaker -- Hokie in CT 09/12/2020 4:59PM

Yeah, if you don't have 200A service, you need to do the math on the load -- Tafkam Hokie 09/12/2020 6:31PM

Do you know how i can tell what my total amps are? No pump here. -- psychobilly 09/12/2020 5:23PM

$450 with permit or $300 without ** -- DaveVT 09/12/2020 4:21PM

You gonna make it all 220? ** -- TexasGobbler 09/12/2020 2:31PM

Yeah, 220, 221, whatever it takes. ** -- BB Hokie 09/12/2020 2:34PM

This^^ ** -- psychobilly 09/12/2020 4:02PM

Were you thinking of remodeling that part of the house anytime soon? -- Hokie360 09/12/2020 11:59AM

Without electrical experience it is unwise to attempt. -- GreenvilleVT 09/12/2020 11:37AM

I had a dream that I was an electrician. -- 48zip 09/12/2020 11:45AM

^^^performs at the Holiday Inn Express Lounge^^^ ** -- LonghornHokie 09/12/2020 1:18PM

We just installed two 20A runs and two 15 for a build-out of our basement. -- Vtskier1 09/12/2020 11:36AM

“Allowed” 😂😂 -- MrBayAreaHokie 09/12/2020 2:06PM

Piece of cake and easily less than $50 ** -- Hokerer 09/12/2020 11:20AM

And this is why starting a handyman business is sounding better every day -- Tafkam Hokie 09/12/2020 11:16AM

Can't do electrical work in other peoples houses without a license ** -- Hokie in CT 09/12/2020 4:53PM

Would that include complex stuff .........like hanging a ceiling fan? :-) -- Hokie360 09/12/2020 5:01PM

I'm pretty sure I qualify to get a Class C electricians license -- Tafkam Hokie 09/12/2020 4:58PM

I'm not familiar with residential electrician rates... -- MP4VT2004 09/12/2020 2:26PM

There are well over 400 people enrolled in our county electrician -- Baltimore Hokie 09/12/2020 1:13PM

This. ** -- GreenvilleVT 09/12/2020 11:37AM

Hey i'm watching the youtubes man!!! -- psychobilly 09/12/2020 11:25AM

Local codes may prohibit you doing the work yourself - best check it out -- Baltimore Hokie 09/12/2020 11:03AM

I think that is a local rule -- Hokie in CT 09/12/2020 5:02PM

Ya, it doesn't look that difficult. But i'll have to look at that. -- psychobilly 09/12/2020 11:23AM

My bet is the materials, any tools and an inspector -- GreenvilleVT 09/12/2020 11:38AM

If it is an electrician or a certified inspector, they'd have to rat on ya. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 09/12/2020 11:30AM

Depends on the local codes. I did A LOT of work on a house in Roanoke -- Tafkam Hokie 09/12/2020 1:42PM

Question for you, since you had gas lines inspected. -- Hokie360 09/12/2020 4:34PM

I'm sure it varies by locality, but I'm fairly certain here in... -- MP4VT2004 09/12/2020 8:07PM

Not sure. I both leak and pressure tested them. I wasn't there when the -- Tafkam Hokie 09/12/2020 4:38PM

True. I did deck and brick piers. But if they ask for an enginner inspectio -- 48zip 09/12/2020 2:38PM

Well, that only applies if the job isn't done safely and nothing blows up -- PhotoHokieNC 09/12/2020 11:17AM

I hope he doesn't short out the Lounge. -- TomTurkey 09/12/2020 1:16PM

I'd find an electricin friend to do it. ** -- 48zip 09/12/2020 11:00AM

Concur. Have a professional do that! -- EDGEMAN 09/12/2020 11:05AM

And this is why starting a handyman business is sounding better every day

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