Help pricing 3 bed rewire please

[telectrix]

Thanks mate - Is that for every switch and every socket we price it at £60 a point? For example bedroom has 3 sockets 1 light and 1 switch = £300?

yes. a point is anypoint that you run cable/s to.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I estimated 7 days with a labourer so - Priced them £2100 - For labour only - Thoughts on this anyone?

that’s quite cheap , but again your area the rates are probably lower

 

[telectrix]

I estimated 7 days with a labourer so - Priced them £2100 - For labour only - Thoughts on this anyone?

basically, that's just wages. you need to add at least £600 to that, first to cover cost of any call backs ( hopefully none), and to allow the business to grow. don't forget, time spent doing paperwork, fetching materials, and days when yo have no work on. all costs you. then there's the unexpected . sprain ankle getting off a ladder, 1 week unable to earn. not to mention any more serious injuries.

 

[Dustydazzler]

basically, that's just wages. you need to add at least £600 to that, first to cover cost of any call backs ( hopefully none), and to allow the business to grow. don't forget, time spent doing paperwork, fetching materials, and days when yo have no work on. all costs you. then there's the unexpected . sprain ankle getting off a ladder, 1 week unable to earn. not to mention any more serious injuries.

exactky this ...

if the Labour is 2 grand whack 30% on that to cover for other stuff

 

[telectrix]

Thanks mate - Is that for every switch and every socket we price it at £60 a point? For example bedroom has 3 sockets 1 light and 1 switch = £300?

i price it that way, then estimate materials + time. I add 15% to allow for contingencies. generally the difference is less than £300. whichever figure is highest, .that's my quote.

and before the grammar police pick on it. i should have said higher, not highest. as it's the higher of 2. highest applies to more than 2, for the innumerate members, that's 3 or more.

 

[mr_deep_]

Thanks all - This is all really useful information - And given me a lot to work with. Much appreciated ??

 

[Dustydazzler]

no problem

i struggled with pricing literally for years

until I started seeing what other sparks were charging and realised I was about 50% too cheap

 

[buzzlightyear]

estimated 7 days with a labourer so - Priced them £2100 - For labour only - Thoughts on this anyone

7days @£280..=2,000 grand plus matirals s average 800.00.

 

[telectrix]

7days @£280..=2,000 grand plus matirals

too cheap buzz. no beer money in that.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

£2100 is definitely under priced. However, with it being your first rewire then perhaps just go with that price as the experience will be great. I underpriced my first rewire, but I'm glad I did as it was good to get one under the belt. Next time give a more 'average' quote as you don't want a reputation for being cheap.
I would be about £5000 in total.