UK How much should I charge to remove a electric shower and fit a new one

[Maxvoltelectrics]

Hi everyone just joined the site
Iam a trainee electrician currently have my 18th edition and doing my level 2/3 diploma
I have been working with a electrician for the last few years so have some experience
I do struggle with pricing jobs and feel I tend to under cut myself and would appreciate any help
Thank you

 

[buzzlightyear]

Who supplying the shower, and is Thier a rcd in place, and are you insured to play with water, are you self employed or employed.

 

[Maxvoltelectrics]

Who supplying the shower, and is Thier a rcd in place, and are you insured to play with water, are you self employed or employed.

Customer is supplying the shower and the board is already fitted with a rcd Iam employed but as far as I’m aware replacing a shower is non notifiable work and only needs a competent person to carry out the work

 

[Pretty Mouth]

I estimate based on two and a half hours labour for a shower change, plus about a tenner for sundries, while making it clear to the customer that if it takes longer/needs more work/materials, then it costs more.

That gives me time to test the circuit, bonding, RCD etc, remove old and install new, the riser rail, plus perhaps very minor plumbing alterations.

Be aware that shower changes can often be problematic. The pipework may be in the wrong place for the new one, or the stop-cock is seized etc, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone who isn't reasonably comfortable with basic plumbing. It's worth downloading the manual for both the old and new showers in advance to check the locations of terminals and incoming pipework.

Edit: I should add that it's also worth checking the terminals of the isolator switch for thermal damage while you're at it

 

[Maxvoltelectrics]

I estimate based on two and a half hours labour for a shower change, plus about a tenner for sundries, while making it clear to the customer that if it takes longer/needs more work/materials, then it costs more.

That gives me time to test the circuit, bonding, RCD etc, remove old and install new, the riser rail, plus perhaps very minor plumbing alterations.

Be aware that shower changes can often be problematic. The pipework may be in the wrong place for the new one, or the stop-cock is seized etc, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone who isn't reasonably comfortable with basic plumbing. It's worth downloading the manual for both the old and new showers in advance to check the locations of terminals and incoming pipework.

Edit: I should add that it's also worth checking the terminals of the isolator switch for thermal damage while you're at it

Ok thank you mate you haven’t stated how much you think I should charge or are you saying charge my hourly rate?

 

[DefyG]

If 'Like for Like' as per post#4 2.5 hours should be more than enough (so 2.5 hours at your hourly rate).

If not 'Like for Like', (ie customer buys a 10.5kW shower when the existing circuit was sized for 8.4kW) then problematic, as with pipework entry or simply being able to isolate water flow! as per same post.

 

[Maxvoltelectrics]

If 'Like for Like' as per post#4 2.5 hours should be more than enough (so 2.5 hours at your hourly rate).

If not 'Like for Like', (ie customer buys a 10.5kW shower when the existing circuit was sized for 8.4kW) then problematic, as with pipework entry or simply being able to isolate water flow! as per same post.

Yea it’s like for like change thank you for your help it’s appreciated

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Ok thank you mate you haven’t stated how much you think I should charge or are you saying charge my hourly rate?

(hourly rate X 2.5 hours) + £10 = price.

 

[brianmoooore]

There are a few models of electric showers available that are specifically designed to be used as replacements for existing showers, with multiple entry points for both the water supply and electric cable.
Ensuring the customer supplies one of these could make a LOT of difference to how long the job takes.

 

[Maxvoltelectrics]

There are a few models of electric showers available that are specifically designed to be used as replacements for existing showers, with multiple entry points for both the water supply and electric cable.
Ensuring the customer supplies one of these could make a LOT of difference to how long the job takes.

Cheers mate