10 Ways to Save on Wiring Changes

Replacing the wiring during repairs is almost always necessary, and often it flies a pretty penny. The editors of the GdeUslugi website have prepared for you ten ways that will allow you to save a little on replacing the wiring without compromising on quality.

1. Do not chase cheapness. Remember that if someone promises to make you an electrician too cheap, he most likely provides poor-quality services. As a result, the wiring will last you no more than a year, or even several months, and then it will burn out, taking with you a couple of expensive appliances. The result is not a saving, but a big waste. So it’s better to invest a little now than to redo everything later.
2. Do everything reliably. This rule as a whole is almost similar to the first. In no case do not whip up the wiring, simply "to quickly replace." Always think carefully through everything, purchase quality materials and do not save on individual lines. Then the wiring will last you a long time and will not cause a breakdown of devices or even a fire.
3. Call an electrician first. It is best to carry out electrical installation before all other repairs. Then you don’t have to ditch the already plastered walls or remove the suspended ceiling to lay cables under it. In general, the first thing to worry about is the wiring, and only then do the rest of the repair.
4. Carry out the electrical installation yourself. According to statistics, electrical work is about 60% of the total cost of electricity. So you will save a lot if you make an electrical project yourself, glaze the walls for new lines, install switches and sockets, install lighting, and then plaster the ceilings and walls yourself. Of course, this will require certain skills, but not so serious, and many can do it on their own. At the same time, if you do not possess such skills at all, then it is better to trust a professional - below we will tell you how to save on electrical installation work.
5. Replace the electrician partially. If the wiring in the house or apartment is still in satisfactory condition, then you can not change it in the rooms, but replace it only in the kitchen. You can also separately route the cable to the air conditioner, water heater, washing machine and other powerful electrical appliances. As a result, the load on the old wiring will greatly decrease, and you will save a lot. If the wiring is not very good, then to save money, you can change it at all outlets, and leave the old one under lighting - this is quite rational and economical. Once again, we are only talking about old wiring in satisfactory condition. If the wiring has been preserved since the Soviet era and clearly leaves much to be desired, then it should be replaced entirely in order to avoid accidents.
6. Buy the right cables. Many during the repair spend money on the purchase of wires and cables of the wrong section due to the fact that incorrectly performed electrical calculations according to a simplified formula.Often people take cables thicker than necessary, "with a margin." However, in the end, it can result in a tidy sum, and in life it does not come in handy. If you can’t decide for yourself which wires you need, consult a specialist.
7. Reduce the gating, as This is a rather expensive and time-consuming procedure. To reduce it, you can hide less wires in the walls. Almost always, wires can be drawn under the baseboard, and only the channels from the sockets to the ceiling can be ditched. By the way, if you put suspended ceilings, then the wires can be drawn just on the ceiling. So you save on gating about half the perimeter of the room.
8. Put overhead sockets. To save on drilling, you can put overhead sockets. Of course, they are not suitable everywhere, but in general they can be made for a router, telephone, or in the kitchen - in general, where they will not be visible. On each outlet, you can save about 200, which in total will give good savings.
9. Do not change outlets and switches. Often during wiring changes, switches and sockets are replaced simply to fit the design. But many forget that they can simply be pasted with a self-adhesive film or painted at all - in the end, this can also save a lot. Especially if sockets and switches are still new.
10. Find an artist online. The quickest and easiest way is to find the person who will replace your wiring via the Internet. Finding a master on the Internet is a troublesome business, therefore, to speed up the process, we recommend that you use the GdeUslugi portal. The search for the artist on this site is carried out in just a couple of clicks - a flexible search will allow you to find artists, read more about them, get acquainted with the prices and choose the most suitable one from several options. And now even faster you can make an order using your phone - just download the GdeUslugi application and look for artists anywhere and anytime.

By the way, with the help of the site or application you yourself can offer your services for the replacement of wiring or other works.