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    Any tips when quoting for CU upgrades

    Quoting for a CU upgrade soon and it's the first time I've actually quoted one myself. Any tips on how best to approach it? I get the principle of materials + time, but is there another stuff to watch out for that might not be obvious. Things that may have tripped (no pun intended) people up in...
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    Looking for software to speed up the quotation process

    Can anyone recommend any decent software for quickly producing quotations? I'm currently using Google sheets and getting wholesalers quotes then punching in all the numbers manually. Then going on to write out the quotation. Although I do enjoy the process, I'm looking for something to help...
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    QUOTING

    Recently I’ve done many quote rewires, and even small jobs. Got none of them, apparently I’m quoting too high. I live in Yorkshire. I sub contract to company at the moment, but I am wanting to eventually go on my own. Seeming impossible. How do people quote their jobs?
  4. HoverSPRX

    Electricians CRM Software

    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
    • HoverSPRX
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    • client clients electricians email invoice invoicing quote quoting software
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Certain accents not worth quoting for?

    I have come to the point that I no longer even waste my time quoting when I hear Certain accents who call me. No disrespect to any accent but I have concluded that I have wasted far too much of my time over the years not having the majority of my quotes accepted or wanting discount to the point...
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    Testing whilst quoting?

    Little discussion with my boss regarding when quoting for say an extra socket to be installed. My idea was test the existing circuit on quotation to confirm existing circuit is a complete ring and do the Zs at the socket I’m coming off. His reply was just quote job, do the job then test...
  7. S

    quoting large rewire

    hey guys, i have just started out on my own and have a job to quote for which is a a 4 bedroom house with 4 reception rooms. it has around 40 sockets to install throughout, nothing fancy like gu10s or anything. i dont want to overquote but at the same time dont want to work for nothing. are you...
  8. Gavin John Hyde

    How do people compete with numpties quoting blind...

    Been to do some quotes this week, One is a partial rewire and Cu change. The other wiring up a garage with the usual sockets, lights etc. On both jobs 'electricians' have quoted blind and given a price over the phone with no visit or pre work testing... One job the customer has gone with the...
  9. J

    not quoting for boiler/ufh controls

    Evening evening! I find I am losing potential builders/devoloper clients by excluding controls from my quotes (basically I have never learnt- so always shyed away from doing it) is it really that differcult to do from scratch?! I know and have done nest wiring for combi- thats fine and if I...
  10. gazdkw82

    quoting for work

    i'm intrigued, what's your chosen way to quote for a job? Im looking at setting up on my own in the distant future and this is one of the things that im not really sure about. Do you have a add on a certain % for parts and then an hourly rate? Set price for specific jobs (sockets - £30 each...
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    why do a ze before quoting?

    Hello guy, new to the forum.. Im currently gaining experience on testing and inspecting. Iv been reading a few post and noticed alot of people do ze test before quoting a job on eg installing a socket/s. Why do this? Thanks in advance nice people :)
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    Electrical Estimating and Job quoting software

    Hi Guys, I own a Small to meduim size electrical contracting business thats exspanding by the minute! pricing as we all know is a real pain and normally happens at 7pm with dinner on the table.. any of you guys got ideas or reviews on Estimating software for quoting domestic and commerical...
    • Fred Faulkner
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    • electric electrical electrical work estimating quoting software
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Quoting for jobs ?

    Hi folks please go easy on me ;) i've passed my elec courses, but i still lack quite a bit of knowledge. one question that is bothering me is not doing the job, but how to quote for a job. if anyone could give me some tips, etc. i'd be grateful. i guess a lot of it will come down to experience...
    • elec-tricks
    • Thread
    • electrical work labour materials price quote quoting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Quoting for works - How do I challenge NIC/EIC stipulated on requirements

    I'm NAPIT registered FULL SCOPE which states - and is therefore approved to undertake the design, construction, maintenance, verification and/or inspection and testing of electrical installations up to 1 kV within the work SCOPE OF APPROVAL Work Category Date of Approval Date of Expiry...
    • Lazlo
    • Thread
    • council electrical electrical work napit quoting requirements tender works
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. HappyHippyDad

    Quoting!!!

    I have a feeling I may have talked myself out of a job! The couple rent out their house, they started by saying they want an electric shower put in, then the electrics in the shed looked at (just fed by 2.5mm T&E dangling through the air, mixed in with the honey suckle from house!), and then...
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    quoting , invoice's and income, expense , stock time managment

    Ive been using software called freeagent for a year for free . it manages quotes , invoices ....etc etc... But i dont find it good for reporting and can easily be cocked up by duplicating bank transactions etc... It also soon to become £17.50 month which i dont want to pay . Ive been...
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    Quoting for a plastering job...

    You lot may think I've lost my mind, but I need to know this! Learnt the plastering trade over the years and can skim a wall/ceiling as well as anyone. Mentioned this to a guy at a company I do occasional work for and he said he asked if I could drop by and quote for a job. Job is dead...
  18. L

    Quoting for jobs, Pricing newbie need advice!

    Hi Guys, Need some advice on getting a price together for a full install on a four bedroom detached property. I have no experience in costing projects as ive always been an employee and never had anything to do with this aspect of the job. Whats the best method for coming to a figure is it £X...
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    Quoting at the Customer's House

    Does anyone quote at the customer's house? We've always emailed the quote within 24 hours after providing an accurate guideline at survey. I know pressure sales people price on the day, but I wondered if anyone else was doing it? I currently don't have paperwork to do it but am thinking it...
  20. S

    Tick Sheet/ Order Sheet quoting

    Does anyone have a order sheet template for quoting. Basicly what im looking for is some sort of design with the words like sockets, lights, switchs ( 1g,2g, 2 way etc) . Was wondering if anyone has anything like this where they just go round the job counting how many of each thing they will...
    • Shropshire
    • Thread
    • order quoting sheet
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Business Related

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