Prices for things

[GLENNSPARK]

well look first to see if theres any conduit for them drops....

if there is...and you play your cards rite then you shouldn`t be needing to chase them drops...should you...

 

[uksparks]

whats the earthing arrangements?...and the Ze?

I dont know the Ze, its PME though, like i say, it was heaped up with boxes everywhere and all in front of the board so couldn't even get access, but im basing the no CPC on that having looked at a few ceiling roses up and down, there was no earth, plus the age of the wiring i did wonder that before i even looked.

 

[Andystraughan]

As the others say a rewire is ideal

 

[uksparks]

Agree with Glenn, from what you have said UK it sounds almost a complete job now lol, 3k plus vat for a 4 bed, no fancy lights in that though.

My bill so far including all the stuff he had mentioned is £3k ish, he wants loads of stuff doing, maybe a rewire would be a better idea, cost the same or there abouts.

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Thanks for all your points by the way! Really appreciate it, i think i need to re think my prices!

 

[MDJ]

My bill so far including all the stuff he had mentioned is £3k ish, he wants loads of stuff doing, maybe a rewire would be a better idea, cost the same or there abouts.

Be careful though regarding cost of lights and quantities, the cost can quickly escalate and you may end up losing money if you do not agree what is going in at the begining, with led spots these days the costs can climb very quickly.

 

[uksparks]

I fit quite a lot of spots so am pretty good at pricing them.

Im going to eat dinner now, then will return!

Thanks!!

 

[MDJ]

I fit quite a lot of spots so am pretty good at pricing them.

Im going to eat dinner now, then will return!

Thanks!!

Saturday night= must be a curry and a beer :biggrin5:

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I fit quite a lot of spots so am pretty good at pricing them.

Im going to eat dinner now, then will return!

Thanks!!

get a third upfront

a third on end of first fix and the final settlement upon completion + note..

 

[uksparks]

Thanks for this, ill finish my estimate and then send it to him, I know he has a couple of other people quoting so will be interesting to hear what they say.

Enjoy your weekend all!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Thanks for this, ill finish my estimate and then send it to him, I know he has a couple of other people quoting so will be interesting to hear what they say.

Enjoy your weekend all!

never mind what they say....and when you`v worked out your price...then stick to it...

what he should be looking for is value for money....that dont mean the cheapest....does it


make it clear to him that value for money is a feature of your quote...

 

[Octopus]

I'd be making sure that your estimate clearly covers what you are doing, and what you won't be doing. Regarding the CU change make sure he understands Part P and the fact that you are registered etc. if he wants a cheap price then submit yours and walk away - any fool can be busy and poor.

 

[uksparks]

I like what your saying, I don't want to be seen as a rip of merchant but rather someone who charges a fair price and does the job properly. Last night, more fool me but a lady a few streets calls me to say she wanted a plug socket changing as the earth pin on the plug had snapped in it, it only took a few mins, swapped it, did a Zs, charged her a £10 and was in my way, I'll be honest I felt sorry for her single on her own on valentines day with a broken socket.

Sometimes I like to do things cheap like that as it literally took two mins, I know she will ring in the future or hopefully recommend me. I'd if felt guilty if I'd charged her £35 min fee for two mins work and just round the corner.

 

[trev]

I understand what you're saying UKsparks but you have to ask yourself would she have done that 2 minute job on the cheap for you if the position had been reversed?

An example, a lad I know runs a restaurant and a few days before christmas the extract fan in his kitchen stopped working, he came and picked me up and I got it working again within 5 minutes of opening my toolbox then he dropped me off again.

Every time I've had a meal in his restaurant he has charged full whack so he had to do the same.

Like is said above, anyone can be busy and skint.

 

[uksparks]

True, but sometimes if rather have money coming in that out price myself, it's a tough game but I have enough bits and bobs coming in and lined up. My mrs sometimes says don't undersell yourself, but I say I'd rather have £200 for the job and a days work than nothing. I think I might increase the estimate on this other job coming up.