I'd price out what the supplies cost.
10x - Solid #8 or #6 x 3 wires per outlet @ 20 feet per wire
10x - 50 amp breakers
150-175 feet of EMT
10x - 2 gang electrical boxes.
That's the material list or close? Price it out at Home Depot. I think you're way over 500 in materials. But not 1000s off..
Then you'll know what you're paying for his time.
Also, get at least 3 quotes.
I got the boxes. But will price out the rest on lowes
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Subtotal: $655.36
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The electrican actually messaged me back today and offered to do it for $6000.
I need to get more quotes
Maybe he's trying to take advantage of you because he thinks your a high roller (and maybe you are).
But business is business. Make him an offer of time and materials, not to exceed $2500, if he can have the work completed by the close of business on Tuesday. Tell him you've received other quotes that are lower than that number but they can't do the work for 2 weeks or something.
I asked for an itemized breakdown and he just didnt answer back - got more quotes lined up for next week