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Hi All
I recently Qualified as a domestic Electrical Installer, I achieved my 2382, 2377 and awaiting my EAL certificate, I decided to try it "on my own" after several tried and failed job interviews and applications. I have had a few small jobs, Moving sockets, changing light fittings etc.
I have just been contacted and asked to Quote 2 jobs, the first is to supply and fit a new consumer unit, outside feed to bottom of garden and a new cooker point in kitchen, The second is a full re-wire, I am struggling with how you would start to price these, Obviously I have not been tolook at either job yet but wondered if there is a pricing guidline?? i,e, So much per socket/light switch, so much per metre of cable inc clips etc. Do you put a certain amount in for petrol costs etc etc, Obviously I dont want to over-qoute and lose the job but also dont want to come in too cheap as that will be expected for every future job.
I have not registered with a governing body purely due to the cost and not having the work for them to come and check.
Any info will be greatly recieved
Thank you
After debating, and deleting what ive wrote several times out fear that i may just get banned. I'll make it short...you can use the term Qualified very loosley, 5weeks is a joke - you need onsite experience as a mate and not to be going it alone straight away, with all due respect you know F all and you'll come unstuck very soon on a re-wire. Get a electricians mate job and learn the trade - it takes years and not weeks.
Saying that - you'll take 0 notice of what i've just said, so good luck.
Apologies if you've been working as an electricians mate for the past Xamount of years -so this will mean you do have some understanding - if this is the case, you should of included it in your post.