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    Prices for long standing cust and little jobs

    Hi, I have been trading for over 10 years but am having trouble with the people who gave me the chance long ago. I always did the small jobs and charged very little but prices have gone up and my time is more valuable now and am still asked for the same jobs and rate expected. Think I am too...
  2. H

    LOSING MONEY WHEN WALKING AWAY FROM BAD JOBS

    Hi everyone. I'm an electrician in Leeds and i'd really appreciate your view on walking away from jobs when the existing install is not right. For instance I had two days booked in for a CU change and rewiring of some spotlights. I always start a CU change by doing a condition report first on...
  3. buzzlightyear

    why do i bother doing jobs for people

    my neighbour ring me up and asks me to go and sort her electrics has she said that the fuse has gone .telling me the over the sink the cabinet lights stopped working so I tuned up after making appointment with her now the house she has been in, approx. 20year a new house when she moved in . now...
  4. Pete999

    Just been lookng through some jobs What do you reckon

    Electricial/Handyman £16,500 per year Tram Driver £21.00 plus per year Reckon our trade has been reduced to that of a DIYer? Kin scandalous
  5. Moaz

    Pricing up jobs? Best way?

    Guys, how do most of you price up work? If you're self employed? Do you go per point? Or see how long it will take you? What do you average per day? What do you tend to charge for your points? Roughly?
  6. Mark.W

    How do you guys cost your jobs?

    Hey Guys, Just wondering how you guys are costing and marking up your jobs. What I am currently doing is a 20% markup on materials and 20% on labour, and then with regards to Overheads I have a formula as follows: Eg: If I require £900/month to keep my business afloat and there is on...
  7. MrGwythers

    I Need Work Jobs abroad, hot countries

    Hello looking for job sites for electricians abroad preferably hot countries in Europe or middle east so not to far away from home. Just looking to browse and see what the money is like but more for the hot weather
  8. C

    Doing larger testing jobs

    Hello guys Been using the free NICEIC online system for my certs however with larger testing jobs coming up i find the software to be a pain. Moving forward what are some of the best certification softwares... any recommendations as someone has suggested Tysoft Easycert?
  9. Gavin John Hyde

    issues with customer and cost of parking when on jobs!!!

    Walked out of a job today, customer lives in residents only permit zone in middle of town, I make it clear in the terms and conditions they sign that they will where required provide a permit for duration of works or they cost will be added to invoice. Bath has lots of zones where some are...
  10. N

    Pricing for jobs advice required

    Hi all . I am new to the Electrical world and wondering how do you price for jobs. I would appreciate any advice on where to start with this. Do you start with a minimum standing charge or just price for estimated time and materials. Distance? Thanks Neil
  11. O

    How much should I know before applying for jobs

    Hi, 3 months into my college course and am considering applying for some improver/mate jobs to gain experience on the tools. I'm not doing too bad at college and there are people on the course who work in this role and seem to struggle to draw a basic wiring diagram. How much should you...
  12. Dave OCD

    Pictures of simple jobs done properly.

    I was thinking as per thread title why don't we post up some pictures of how we do the simple common things, would be interesting to get different views and also show the people new to the trade how things ought to be. I'll start off with a simple 3 plate ceiling rose pendant that my son did...
  13. littlespark

    Bodge-it jobs, aka I wish i'd taken a photo of this!

    Not a question, just an observation. Working on a kitchen refit in a bungalow, up into the attic to find the ring circuit for sockets. Came across a spur joint box, the J401 type with 3 terminations inside.... count the cables, 1, 2, 3..... 7! 7 x 2.5mm t&e in to one joint. Has to be a record...
  14. G

    My first big job, made up of lots of little jobs, please help with pricing!

    Hi all, The title says it all really, I have been asked to do a series of jobs in a 2 bed flat based in South West London. He's a really nice man and want to charge a fair price. Historically, I have only completed individual jobs at a time so am a bit stumped of how to charge for what he...
  15. J

    What type of jobs can i get?

    Hi guys hoping you can help me out. I have just finished studying at college, and the qualifications I gained was NVQ 2 performing engineering operations (electrical), NC Level 5 & 6, and a HNC Electrical Engineering. What type of jobs can i obtain with these qualifications? Ideally I would like...
  16. C

    Getting additional labour / subbies for large jobs...

    Hi all, I have a some larger jobs coming up where 2 or 3 pairs of hand would be useful. For those of you who take on large intermittent contracts, how do you go about the extra labour provision? Local temp agencies have nothing on their books, and the national ones I have asked aren't cost...
    • cornburn
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  17. A

    Does this pricing for kitchen sound right? Jobs in London

    Does this pricing sound right for a kitchen rewire London 8 spot lights x £60 point 1 heat detector £70 outside lights x 3 £210 oven 6mm supply £200 hob supply 6mm £200 fridge freezer supply £60 dishwasher supply £60 extractor supply £60 5 double sockets £480 aerial point with only means...
    • Abruno
    • Thread
    • consumer electrical work electricians london in london jobs kitchen london point pricing right sockets sound supply
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Electrician Jobs Electricians Jobs SW6 - Electricians needed London SW6

    2 x electricians required for high end commercial project near Earls Court. Would prefer self employed but PAYE can be considered. This work will last for 6 months for the right people. Must have completed a full apprenticeship and hold a valid ECS or CSCS card. C&G 2391 would be desirable...
    • Sintra
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  19. D

    Electrician Jobs Agency work in London - Harlow Essex Electrician Looking for Work - Electricians Jobs in Harlow

    Fast track are looking for a couple of Electricians and a mate for Monday. Work is strip out and re-wire an art gallery in Green Park central London. Work until March 7am to 4pm 9 hours. Not sure of the rate yet, should be around £18 to £20 an hour.
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    • agency agency work electrical work electrician electricians electricians london essex in london jobs london looking looking for work work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  20. B

    I Need Work Electrician in Greater Manchester Looking for Work - Electricians Jobs in Manchester?

    Hi guys. Basically I qualified as a domestic installer from trade skills 4 u, and have got all my certificates through the post. I would like to get some experience in the real world before I head out on my own, any advice the best way to approach a company or individual who will take me on...
    • Bobsparky123
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    • advice electrical work electrician electricians electriians mnchester greater job jobs looking looking for work manchester work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
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