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  1. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25)

    I did a poll last year (and the year before) on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in the thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed our prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see...
  2. sham

    LTD or Self Employed when going as an electrician?

    LTD Or Self Emoyed. HI, Everyone, not sure about best course of action. I've taken a full time job, (On the books) and I want to continue doing small jobs on the side (stay NICEIC registered). I am both Self Employed and LTD. I've spoken to the accountant, he said it's your call. If I close...
    • sham
    • Thread
    • electrician employed going ltd self self employed when
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. subiram

    Self test emergency

    I tested a self test emergency lighting with three gears .While testing 2 of the gear doesn't passed 3 hour test but 1 Did Wit the same battery ?Why?
  4. R

    Advice to go self employed now ive complete my AM2S

    Completed my AM2s start of this year. My whole career plan is to run my own company/sole trader. Be my own boss basically. I always get asked when I will be able to sign stuff off. So, I believe this is when I get a company setup and become a member of the competence persons scheme, is this...
  5. D

    Just Introducing my self

    Hey Just introducing myself
  6. R

    Qualifications needed for self employed electricians

    I am currently going self employed. I was never put through any 18th edition courses, so have booked myself onto my 18th wiring regs. I want to be able to complete minor works, eicrs etc in my new role, and looking to see what courses i need to take to do this. Reading online is a little...
    • RossB46
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    • electricians employed needed qualifications self self employed
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023)

    I did a poll last year on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed out prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average...
  8. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Going Self Employed as a Mate

    Hi all Quick question - I'm going self employed as an Electrician's mate as from the start of November. For this purpose, I'm looking to get rid of my car and buy a van. Does anyone know whether I need to wait till I am actually registered as self employed before i buy the van, in order to be...
  9. R

    Self Taping Screw and Washers

    I’m just after some advice as I’m looking to have a stock of self tapping screw and metal. Most would need to be an Inch or less and then some general washers.
  10. D

    Working for the self.

    Hello all. I’m hoping that there’s some good guys on here that could give me some help and advice. I’ve always worked for companies before and I’m really debating on working for myself. I know the first thing I need to do is speak with HMRC and then get insurance. Obviously a van and a tester...
  11. S

    UK Self Certification - Sending Completion Cert to Building Control

    As per Part P of Building Regs, once electrical work is performed by a registered competent person, the installation certificate needs to be given to occupier and also to building control. How does the electrician give this to building control? Email? Post? Do they confirm receipt? Do they...
  12. B

    Expanding off self grounding outlet

    Hi - I'm trying to add an additional outlet to a circuit in my house. I tested the outlet with a tester, and it showed as correct. The existing outlet is facing the finished part of the basement, but where I am looking to add an outlet is in the unfinished utility room behind the wall. I have...
  13. D

    LED self adhesive Rgb colour change tape lights

    My eldest wants some Led tape with a remote to put around her window and around her shelves. She showed me a pack on Amazon for about 15 quid that comes with a remote control/ Is this stuff any good ? (as it seems too cheap)
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • adhesive change colour led lights rgb self tape
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Rhian_o

    Grade A ld2 system in self contained flats

    Hi there, I am the freeholder of my flat. There are 2 other flats. In the building, it’s a converted terrace house. The council have instructed me to install a grade a ld2 system. I have no idea what this means. Can anyone explain what the requirements are to appease the council? I’m a...
  15. P

    Self cerification of work but non member of ECA

    After a bit of advice as it seems starting from scratch and becoming a member of NIC or similar has mixed reviews on here.... Looking at starting up self employed again when on leave from work, after a few years working offshore. Im Getting my tester sent off to be calibrated and over the next...
  16. E

    Self employed starter pack?

    Looking for some business advice. Basically a "Self employed starter kit" things that you need to get to set up on your own, such as public liability insurance for example. I have the usual qualifications such as level 3 2391, 18th edition, fire & emergency lighting, IPAF licence, ECS probably...
  17. N

    UK Self employed Scotland expired ecs card query

    First time poster here. Time served electrician here in Scotland with nvq level 3. My ecs gold card expired back in 2017 and I intend to do my 18th edition at some point. My question is if I start up myself I understand I can’t work on construction sites. What else can I or can’t I do in...
  18. S

    Building control self cert

    Hi all, If I aren’t part of one of 2 schemes is it possible to notify building control of your work? If I’m fully qualified and competent in installation and inspection and testing, can I issue a EIC with test results directly to building control without paying a fee and having an inspector...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician?

    I do like chatting about prices! I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average hourly rate is for self employed electricians? To keep it as simple as possible, forget about any 'first hour' rate you may or may not charge and just go for your rate after that. I realise this...
  20. markythesparky

    Self employed guy working for us doing work direct for our client.

    We have a chap who works for us a lot and who is self employed. We have found out that he may have done some work recently for one of our clients who we have not done anything for in about 6 years or so. Just wondered what your view is on him doing work for a client of ours, albeit 6 years ago...
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