First fix rates

[davek]

Hi all
I have been offered to do a first fix,This would be my first in the real world working for myself, from the information I have recived I think it will be a 3 bed terraced and assuming solid floors, not to bothered over material but more time verses cost . It would be nice to make a profit lol I will be doing this on my own and I think the property is empty.
regards
Dave

 

[telectrix]

BG nexus range are tasty as well as reasonably priced.

 

[davek]

cheers
Just fitted a wylex cu in house for my assessment, but ut two bg garage units in garage and sun house prefer bg quality

 

[MDJ]

Nothing wrong with BG at all great boards. If I was fitting a board in my house I would fit something else though lol.

 

[sparks1234]

For basic white plastic try Hager sollysta. They are as cheap as the horrible tacky brands but actually a decent quality. Always a winner for me, just as good as MK logic but without the crazy costs.

• nice rounded design
• neutral loop terminals in switches
• screw covers
• aligned terminals on FCUs

Thats interesting considering a previous thread on here as to whether neutrals should be at switches.

 

[MDJ]

Thats interesting considering a previous thread on here as to whether neutrals should be at switches.

always made me laugh that argument, no problem with it is there? lol

 

[telectrix]

nothing wrong with neutrals at switches. sometimes it makes more sense.

 

[MDJ]

I always tend to wire that way these days tel when I ever do any domestic work, a better way as far as I am concerned, I can't understand the debate surrounding it lol

 

[telectrix]

me neither . the one wiring system i detest with a passion is switching in a JB, hidden away under floor, like some 60's wiring i've come across. fault finding is a nightmare.

 

[zap]

Thats interesting considering a previous thread on here as to whether neutrals should be at switches.

Just finished a rewire where all the lighting circuits were singles in conduit. Most were three plated at the switch, but not all!

 

[davek]

Hi all
any thoughts on a bench mark for first fix and hopefully second fix, as I did find it odd why a price for just the first fix

 

[telectrix]

ball park figure £1500 + materials.

 

[Octopus]

Hi all
any thoughts on a bench mark for first fix and hopefully second fix, as I did find it odd why a price forjust the first fix

Very odd. If you are now a member of a scheme then you would be including the Part P stuff etc - if the customer doesn't understand it educate them.

The last thing you want is a keen price for the 1st fix then to be kicked off.

A rewire is a rewire, nothing else really matters.

Best talk to them about interlinked smokes, wiring for loft/cellar/outside/shed/garage etc etc too.

Go to site with a note book and a list of prepared questions - most customers don't think past the sockets and lights!

 

[electricshock]

I would work out £40 per point. Then add about 150 for cooker or shower point. 200 for c/u. And 80 for each fan. 50 for gas and 50 for water earth. Then you got your minimum figure.

 

[R G]

I always tend to wire that way these days tel when I ever do any domestic work, a better way as far as I am concerned, I can't understand the debate surrounding it lol

Defo the best way to go , with the very cramped light fittings , and also any fault finding and testing , and with these new smart switching devices these days , one thing though don't forget to install deep back boxes ,,

 

[MDJ]

Defo the best way to go , with the very cramped light fittings , and also any fault finding and testing , and with these new smart switching devices these days , one thing though don't forget to install deep back boxes ,,

25mm2 are fine everywhere except the lounge, I tend to stick 35mm2 in as standard in case the customer decides on a dimmer