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Pricing for new build bungalows (advice please)
hi all i am new to this forum. I am after some pricing advice please. I have just gone self employed, I am subcontracting mostly but I have been asked to price some new build bungalows. I have not done any pricing on this scale only small jobs. Would I be best pricing per point if so what do...- Dan smith
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new build 1st fixing with insulation!
afternoon guys how would you go about 1st fixing this... would the builder usually batten/stud out- then board- or will they be wanting to board straight onto the walls?? only meet the client so far (not builder)- J.C.E
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- build fixing insulation new new build
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Elec.. Guide.. Build.. Regs Table 4.1.2a - Is this a cooker mistake?
Hi, I hope my abbreviated title caught someone's attention and makes some sort of sense. On page 58 of the Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations there are some standard circuits listed. In particular I'm looking at the cooker entry on page 59 and have a couple of questions: 1) Why...- CDB
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- build cooker guide mistake regs table
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- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations
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New build timber framed problem
Hi everyone, Thought I'd post here to see if any of you have wired new builds single storey, no loft with foil back insulation. Its a high spec new build - downlights, data cables, speakers wires etc I have attached a pic of the ceiling which has just been finished. The problems i've got...- jstephens251
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- build layout new new build problem timber wiring
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Price for New Build Electrical System in France
Hi I have been asked to install a complete electrical system in a new build in France, i understand the difference in regs and don't have a problem with that was just unsure of what would be a normal price for the work. They have already said they will pay for all expanses etc. so it will only...- streamline321
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- build electrical electrical system france new new build price system
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Quality Of New Build Electrics
Done some work recently on a local new build estate (Countryside Homes), the standard of electrical work is dire (mind you the build quality is rubbish also), is this normal on new builds? In the house I worked on today the consumer unit looked like spaghetti junction, there were two holes in...- rolyberkin
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- build builds electrics new new build quality sparks their
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Socket/switch heights in new build.
Ok, I may be picking this up wrong or being a bit blonde but on the drawings it says light switches to be positioned between 900mm & 1100mm. Now the last time I worked on a new build it was 1200mm max height light switch. Looked up the Scottish building regs & it says "Electrical fixtures...- SSE
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- build floor height heights level light new new build
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Meter Tails
Hi. I've recently moved into new house. The meter box and consumer unit are installed in cupboard underneath the stairs, however they are approx. 1.5m apart and the tails are surface mounted. Should they be encased in trunking so as to protect them from damage. Thanks- beanocur
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- build meter meter tails stairs tails trunking under
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New Build
Hi guys, This as probably been done over and over but, basically I work for a firm, I'm fully qualified nvq3 and have the 2391. A relative has asked to wire a new build, I'm not sure if the firm I work for will let me do it through them? Would I need to notify building control or would it be ok...- Nemises
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- build building electrical new new build
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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4 month build time almost done.
Myself and a colleague have designed, drawn and built this control panel. We've been working on the build for 4 months. Almost done. Is for a recycling plant in Europe. photo sharing PM me if anybody needs any panels building.- LeeH
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- build month time
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- Forum: Electrician Forum
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No bonding to water supply on new build
Hi - long story if you've time, with a question at the end :) I was at a new build tonight, a 2br flat, part of a block of 28 done by a big company. I'm there to change 3 light fittings, but couldn't refrain from having a look while I was there. Certs in place, looking reas good in CU which was...- Wilko
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- bonding build copper new new build plastic supply water
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- Forum: Electrician Talk
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Website build and email address
Could anyone advise me or recommend somewhere that can build me a website and somewhere I can sort out my own email address please. I'd like to be able to send emails to people with a letterhead of the company on it. I haven't a clue how to sort any of the above out!! Cheers in advance.- Lagentium
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- address build email that's website
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- Forum: Business Related
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Should I change from Domestic to Commercial
I'm currently working on new build houses across Essex as a second year apprentice, although it can be "hard graft" it's not that bad and I don't hate it. However I'm getting to the stage now where I can do pretty much everything involved with wiring new build houses and I feel I should consider...- Sparky2108
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- build change commercial domestic experience houses
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- Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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EPC New Build
I've just installed the modules on a new build, it will be some weeks away before I can install the inverter and commission the system. How does it work with regard to the EPC. Do I leave the system switched off and the builder ask the energy assessor to issue the EPC for the building and...- Stuart Houghton
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- before build building issue new new build possible solar
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Big new build
ive been given drawings to price a rather big new build in Surrey, the walls are to dry lined , ive been told to quote for white plastic faceplates so hopefully the customer wont change there mind and want flat plate chrome or something that needs chased in boxes. The quote isnt to include any...- growler
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- build floor light new new build price socket switch
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- Forum: Electrician Talk
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Heating system question - new build
Hello chaps, I class myself as having good electrical knowledge and good at my job. However, heating systems is something I have little to noooooo experience on. Anyway, I digress.... I've been asked to quote for a new build today and the only thing that fears me is the heating system. From...- daveb
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- boiler build cupboard heating new new build question system water
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Heat Pumps & Building Regs - New Build
Hi guys, Does anybody know what the rules are concerning new builds and heating systems. Currently going through planning application for a new build and I have heard that gas central heating systems are no longer allowed by a guy from the council and that we need to have a heat pump system...- interlude
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- build building heat heat pumps new new build pumps regs regulations
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- Forum: Public Green Energy Forum
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smoke alarm grades new build.
Hi, I am pricing for a new build property and the schedule of works shows the system as Provide and install an automatic fire detection and alarm system inaccordance with BS 5839: Part 1 to L3 standard. Electrician to provideon completion a wiring certificate...- jstephens251
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- alarm build domestic electrical new new build shows smoke smoke alarm standard system
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- Forum: Security Alarms, Door Entry and CCTV (Public)
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new build pricing.
I'm pricing 26 new build houses, Nothing fancy pretty standard with a few downlights. I like to check my prices every now and again to see how competitive I am........I would appreciate it if a few members wouldn't mind taking a look and giving me an estimate of what you would charge. brick and...- Leesparkykent
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- build figure houses new new build other pricing
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- Forum: Electrician Talk
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new build tips
Evening guys looking to quote for my 1st new build (its for one of my builders- so I know I have the job already- but still..just trying to get as prepped as poss! He is building a new 3bed house and I am wiring it for him this will be my 1st new build so just wanted to make sure I didn't...- J.C.E
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- build new new build tips
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- Forum: Electrician Talk
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