I'm in the process of having a home built (my first) and am thinking about having a 240 volt line wired in. To do this I have to pay $200 for a change order fee (added BS) plus the cost of wiring it in I suppose. I was wondering if it is possible to have it wired in later on, and approximately what it would cost to do so. I appears the power wires are underground, since I don't see any poles in the area. The contractor said something to the effect that if it were done later it wouldn't be covered, or would void the house warranty (electrical part, I assume). So my question is, does paying the $200 sound reasonable, or wait and pay later. At the moment, the only tool I have that can be switched to 240 v is my bandsaw, but I'm planning ahead in case I get that cabinet saw. Also, my shop will initially be in the garage, but I plan to build a shop in the back yard someday and will have to have power run to the building anyway.
Thanks, Tom