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"Pretty easy to spot exactly what type of client you're talking too once you've met and dealt with several, and I used to spend a lot of time pretending to look at the job in some detail when what I was really doing was looking at the client even more closely."...
Half way through a kitchen refurb,clients are moving back in at weekend because of lockdown and i need to get some sockets and the oven working for them is this classed as essential work
Hello all,
Just looking into some new software to help with CRM as my old system is no longer feesable, would be interested in what any of you are all using and if there are any good features with it or anything you find a bonus to our industry specifically?
Many Thanks
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IS it me or can clients, people asking for jobs to be done not read.
Or do they just think will do the job/work for free and a laugh.
You brake down/list the cost to different job they have asked you to do. lest say three jobs (for this example) they then only won't you to do one of the jobs...
I've done a search on above, but doesn't appear to be many recent posts. What make of voltage tester are you using. I have Dilog Combivolt, the lead from the main body has become exposed. Not very good with less than two years of service. Anything more robust?
Had a call today from a prospective client who runs the maintenance for a small block of flats. They want a price for a EICR for the communal power. This bit is straight forward. In addition he explained that there are 2 x outside lights which are faulty (cause unknown). Also a light in the...
@Homeowners who accept a quote for a CU change...and agree a starting time...Can I please advise that 5 minutes before the electrician arrives at the agreed time do not put a full load of washing in the machine and then insist that the power 'Cant possibly be switched off until the machine has...
Evening all, would like to gather other sparks views on pricing large Victorian town houses in sort after areas in London worth 6m plus, I usually charge 200-250 per day in Kent for your average house adding a few days in case of problems or changes etc, I've been given the opportunity to price...
Today i had my worst kind of client. She was a woman of around 50 and was following me and talking to me all day. While i was in the loft while i was up the ladder. While i was on the roof! Talking about absolute nonsense as well, probably put 2 hours on my day through all the chatting. And to...
My second post coming up and once again a 'hypothetical' that could become reality shortly...
Install a radial socket circuit in a garage supplied from a spare way in the consumer unit (RCD protected), all tests ok.
1. Presumably this requires a EIC and associated Schedule of Inspections?
2...
Hi all,
I'm new to EF.
I am a small electrical contractor which is currently 'Part P' registered with ELECSA. Although the majority of our work is carried out in the domestic market we are currently picking up a lot of commercial clients. We have now found the need to become an Approved...
Today I got a call from a lady today, asking me if I could come and provide a price to move a socket.
So I duely turned up at the prearranged time.....
1. The had ordered a new cooker from Comet - who had turned up to install it and have refused due to the location of the socket above being...
Call to repair a 6 mtr street light on a private estate
Was asked how much to repair
Answer cost of tower or cherry picker cost of labour cost of materials
Answer cancel that dont want to pay for a tower or cherry picker to reach said lamp post head
Solution = got meself a pole to learn how...
The client has specifically requested three phase fan units to be fitted, each appliance draws a current of 8.67A from a 400v, 50hz ac supply.
One appliance is wired using 21m of multi core 90°C themo-setting insulated non shealthed cable.
The circuit is protected by a triple pole bsen 60898...
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