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How do ‘we’ create this problem?you guys help create this problem by allowing unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work. It should be only fully qualified electricians allowed to do any type of wiring
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How do ‘we’ create this problem?you guys help create this problem by allowing unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work. It should be only fully qualified electricians allowed to do any type of wiring
de-registering isn't the answer, he will still have to drop his prices to compete.
you guys help create this problem by allowing unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work. It should be only fully qualified electricians allowed to do any type of wiring
The O.P. isn't going to magicaly get work by lowering his overheads, he will need to lower his prices if he wants to compete. His solution to deregister and only do "but perhaps they are doing exactly as you suggest and lowering their prices to the point that is how they can make a living
Like I said, You not only allow but encourage "unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work."How do ‘we’ create this problem?
Like I said, You not only allow but encourage "unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work."
Serioius question... you U.K guys seem to quote by the hour, is this standard? why aren't you quoting by the outlet/fitting?
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The O.P. isn't going to magicaly get work by lowering his overheads, he will need to lower his prices if he wants to compete. His solution to deregister and only do "
minor electrical work that did not need certification" sounds kind of like he is choosing to join these quote hijacking cowboys. I am not suggesting lowering prices is what i would do, just what the O.P. needs to do in his scenario.
Serioius question... you U.K guys seem to quote by the hour, is this standard? why aren't you quoting by the outlet/fitting?
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Like I said, You not only allow but encourage "unskilled and semi skilled people to do electrical work."
Serioius question... you U.K guys seem to quote by the hour, is this standard? why aren't you quoting by the outlet/fitting?
Many thanks for all the responses. I spoke to Elecsa today. Have not renewed. Very sad about it since i have done electrical work for 30yrs, but as previously stated, any Tom Dick or Harry is happy to shove some wire in a socket, and as long as it works no one cares. Not many people really want to play around with gas. Thanks for all the support.
It is a conundrum that people accept that gas shouldn’t be messed around with, but think electrics are fair game?I agree that most people just want to pay the cheapest person to do their electrics because as long as it works why should they pay more (from their perspective). I will do almost any job on my house with the absolute of exception of touching gas.
Isn't it disappointing that around 15 years ago they introduced Part Pee to stop the cowboys, and its been a complete waste of time.
At least you have the gas trade to keep you busy, and from my experience that certainly pays better than doing domestic electrical work.
It is a conundrum that people accept that gas shouldn’t be messed around with, but think electrics are fair game?
It is a conundrum that people accept that gas shouldn’t be messed around with, but think electrics are fair game?
This is fine if you just want to plod along and survive, but you will never get ahead on hourly rate. If you are a half decent electrician you should be resonably fast to complete a job. Quoting per outlet will allow you to make more money if you knock the job over quick, your costs are always covered and the client is more accepting of the quote because they know exactly what they are up for. Your quote also stands out from the rest of the other guys.Dayworks are charged per hour or per day.
This is fine if you just want to plod along and survive, but you will never get ahead on hourly rate. If you are a half decent electrician you should be resonably fast to complete a job. Quoting per outlet will allow you to make more money if you knock the job over quick, your costs are always covered and the client is more accepting of the quote because they know exactly what they are up for. Your quote also stands out from the rest of the other guys.
how many much should I quote them?
You quote them what is fair and reasonable for the job.... If you lose out on this job you will get it back on the next job.
All I read on here is guys saying that they are getting under cut on quotes and adding up every penny that the job will cost. quote what is fair and reasonable to the client and you will have so much work you will be knocking it back.
All you guys that are giving me negative feedback, prove me wrong. Show me how you make bank on hourly rate
faulty finding ISN'T domestic wiring.... I hope you just learnt from me, my friendso how much should I quote the customer who tells me their ring circuit keeps tripping?
@Kidsolo I am not sure where you are heading with all this but you are verging on trolling. Unless you can give positive posts then do not post.faulty finding ISN'T domestic wiring.... I hope you just learnt from me, my friend
This is fine if you just want to plod along and survive, but you will never get ahead on hourly rate. If you are a half decent electrician you should be resonably fast to complete a job. Quoting per outlet will allow you to make more money if you knock the job over quick, your costs are always covered and the client is more accepting of the quote because they know exactly what they are up for. Your quote also stands out from the rest of the other guys.
faulty finding ISN'T domestic wiring.... I hope you just learnt from me, my friend
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