Day rate V's Price per Point?

[1shortcircuit]

Good evening all,

I have always tried to price my jobs using my day rate but I'm now looking to try out the Price per Point method to see if it helps me be able to give a rough idea on the spot as I get asked frequently on my initial visit.

At the moment I am just working with a specific price £40 per point regardless to see how I get on.

Now most of my work is just alterations to circuits, extensions, kitchen redesign etc.

The first job I will try it on is a new kitchen, Like I said just going to take £40 per point to see how it compares.

Now I know everyone's idea of a point will be different but I will list my interpretation and hopefully some kind members would help critique it for me.

This is an existing kitchen having a complete rip out, all to be chased in and capped NO MAKING GOOD (wouldn't want to take money from the plasterers pocket now would I? lol

Dual RCD board already fitted, Tails, Main Earth and Bonding all present.

New Cooker circuit - 20'ish Meters 10mm cable, Wylex MCB, 45A DP Isolator, Cooker Connection Unit and connection of appliance (using £40 p/p would = £160.00 but I'll bump this to £200)

Extractor Hood - 20A DP Isolator and Switched Single Socket £80

Built in Dishwasher - 20A DP Isolator and switched single socket £80

Freestanding fridge freezer - switched single socket £40

Washer Dryer - switched single socket £40

Outside security Light with manual override - Light and FCU £80

Outside light - Light, FCU and switch £120

Move light switch from one side of door to other - £40

Fit 2g2w switch at newly installed french doors with 2w switching for kitchen lights and dining room lights £120

Kitchen recessed down-lighters x6 = £240

Dining room light - Supply and install £40

Plinth Lights - Lights, FCU, switch £120

Under cabinet Lights - Lights, FCU, switch £120

1 heat and 1 smoke alarm, hard wired with battery backup £120



Some of them I feel need upping like down-lights and alarms but others may need dropping?

Any advice much appreciated.

Kind Regards

1SC

 

[trev]

If you're working at £40 per point how does 1 heat + 1 smoke =£120 mate?

 

[1shortcircuit]

If you're working at £40 per point how does 1 heat + 1 smoke =£120 mate?

LMAO, good question. I think I must have made that one up

 

[Octopus]

LMAO, good question. I think I must have made that one up

£40 for fitting the batteries!

lol

 

[1shortcircuit]

Also forgot to add the 8 Double sockets lol £320

 

[telectrix]

can't be arsed to add it all up, but it looks good for a morning's work. what have you booked for the afternoon?

 

[1shortcircuit]

can't be arsed to add it all up, but it looks good for a morning's work. what have you booked for the afternoon?

Ha ha, I wish. It's going to be made worse by having to work around a builder and his mate.... I'm sure that will be a barrel of laughs

 

[Amp David]

Starting to try and price stuff like this too short.

Always wondered though how you get on when say someone asks for a price of say 4 new sockets, you price at 40 quid but because of the run of the cable it ends up leaving you with nothing once finished.

I reckon price per point is Ok for refurb or new build, but a bit hit and miss on existing or additions.

 

[Guitarist]

Never work on price per point. Assess each job as it presents itself. One point which involves ripping up floorboards, channelling the wall, sinking in a box, supplying socket and MF connectors would be way over £40.