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Dannyspark
Hey chaps,
I know we often have discussions about pricing but to me it seems that prices just seem to be getting lower and lower with no end in sight.
Take this recent quote I did and I'd be interested in your views / prices for similar:
Rewire of a 17th century Wiltshire cottage (actually two knocked into one), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, family room, kitchen and utility, new service access point, tails, CU, bonding , etc. 30 inch stone walls between the two cottages, joists going in all directions and family living in it to top it all off. They want a full rewire as its all in VR at the moment, 1st fix has to be divided into two stages as they need time to relocate their living arrangements! Sockets and downlighters all over the show, cooker, shower and exterior lighting/power. Aprox. 150 plus fittings in total.
They were happy for the work to be done ad hoc so gave them a big discount as would've been able to fit it in around other jobs and quoted £5000 plus materials. Even threw them another bone and said if they did all chasing out, drilling and sinking back boxes I would knock another £1000 off meaning the quote was £4K plus materials.
Got a call back today saying thanks for doing the quote but we've gone with someone cheaper! :cuss:
Am I way off the mark here or has pricing just gone through the floor at the moment. How are these guys making money, it just seems crazy to me? My price barely covered my business running costs and gave a fair wage for me and the lad, whilst on down time from other work.
If this quote is genuinely too high I think it must be time to look for something else to do.
Your thoughts appreciated.
Danny
I know we often have discussions about pricing but to me it seems that prices just seem to be getting lower and lower with no end in sight.
Take this recent quote I did and I'd be interested in your views / prices for similar:
Rewire of a 17th century Wiltshire cottage (actually two knocked into one), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, family room, kitchen and utility, new service access point, tails, CU, bonding , etc. 30 inch stone walls between the two cottages, joists going in all directions and family living in it to top it all off. They want a full rewire as its all in VR at the moment, 1st fix has to be divided into two stages as they need time to relocate their living arrangements! Sockets and downlighters all over the show, cooker, shower and exterior lighting/power. Aprox. 150 plus fittings in total.
They were happy for the work to be done ad hoc so gave them a big discount as would've been able to fit it in around other jobs and quoted £5000 plus materials. Even threw them another bone and said if they did all chasing out, drilling and sinking back boxes I would knock another £1000 off meaning the quote was £4K plus materials.
Got a call back today saying thanks for doing the quote but we've gone with someone cheaper! :cuss:
Am I way off the mark here or has pricing just gone through the floor at the moment. How are these guys making money, it just seems crazy to me? My price barely covered my business running costs and gave a fair wage for me and the lad, whilst on down time from other work.
If this quote is genuinely too high I think it must be time to look for something else to do.
Your thoughts appreciated.
Danny