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I quoted (without seeing) estimate £100 + materials to fit 2 external lights (customer supplied), cable into house and into void above dropped ceiling, connecting into lighting circuit, supply internal switch and all cable ( about 5m 1.0mm ) complete MWC. called it half a day. just had message saying they've got a local sparks quoted £40 all in. bottom feeder or what?
 
It's happening all the time.

I think I'm very competitive and im told IV been undercut massively.

I don't know how they can make a profit
 
It's happening all the time.

I think I'm very competitive and im told IV been undercut massively.

I don't know how they can make a profit
Probably a builder
 
No MWC, no testing, no insurance, no liabilities insurance, no after sales support, no tax, no VAT, etc, etc. The same story across the industry, there's no point in comparing prices unless you're comparing prices for a comparable service ("comparing apples with apples", as the old saying goes. If someone says "I've got a cheaper quote", don't be afraid to tell suggest they keep shopping around as they'll get loads of cheaper quotes... and a few that may be more expensive. The customers you want to deal with will be the ones that see you at face value and come back to do business. Don't join the race to the bottom!
 
£40 no chance

£40 per light Labour only If you were really really desperate for work
 

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