Curious , prices inc Chases?

[Robinson]

Was pondering and thought would put it out there......What sort of extra cost would any of you apply to a job with regards chasing.

I in general might add around an hours wage on top of the cost of the point..... I use a chasing machine with vac box.

how you guys work it? percentage? no extra cost? double?

 

[BlueToBits]

You should charge what you a happy to work for after covering the overhead costs to sustain your business. You should then add a profit margin so that your business can grow and afford to invest in new equipment, staff and facilities. You have already invested in a chasing machine so you can chase faster than by hand . You can therefore gain from you investment and charge the equivalent time in chasing by hand, or give the benefit of the investment to your customer in reduced labour charges. Either way you will need to maintain and replace your machine and will need to be able to afford to do so. It's up to you. Welcome to the world of contracting.....

 

[steamboatwilly]

Agree with above....you need to settle on what you think it best. Some you'll make money on and some will be awful. Don't under-estimate the cost of the chaser and vac....they work in a foul environment and pack up quite a bit in my experience.

I always look at the job beforehand and check the blocks and length of chase.....for me they're the two critical areas.

 

[Robinson]

Agree with above....you need to settle on what you think it best. Some you'll make money on and some will be awful. Don't under-estimate the cost of the chaser and vac....they work in a foul environment and pack up quite a bit in my experience.

I always look at the job beforehand and check the blocks and length of chase.....for me they're the two critical areas.

yes of coarse preparation is the key....And i totally agree that some will be a head ache and break ya back and bank where as others you can glean alittle something from it....

it was just a curious post....wondering how others delt with it..

I actually borrow a chaser from friend. good friend mind you hhahahaha...considering investing in a reasonable one..any thoughts on makes models?

 

[steamboatwilly]

yes of coarse preparation is the key....And i totally agree that some will be a head ache and break ya back and bank where as others you can glean alittle something from it....

it was just a curious post....wondering how others delt with it..

I actually borrow a chaser from friend. good friend mind you hhahahaha...considering investing in a reasonable one..any thoughts on makes models?

Makita for the chaser...110v and it's the DOGS.....Record for the portable extractor. Quite expensive but good kit.