How much would you charge?

[Flakey]

Hi there guys,
Ive been an electrician for a number of years working for a weekly wage but seem to be getting a number of private jobs coming in lately.
I just wanted a rough idea as to what you would charge for the following so as not to over charge and also not shoot myself in the foot.

1)Under kitchen cupboard LED lights power is already in 2 areas under the cupboard and are already wired to switch. So fairly easy.

2)Adding 2 additional lights (baton holders) to existing circuit in attic. so basically come off existing light to make roof void more brighter.

3)Adding garden socket including running the cabling about 7 metres includes drilling through inside wall just behind existing socket then running the cable 7 metres to location, connect IP rated socket.

4)replacing existing outside lights with 2 motion sensor light fittings as well as putting in dummie dimmer switch module.

5)Tiding up supply cable to boiler.
Includes burying cable in walls changing switch to new fcu

6) investigating what is causing low voltage downlights to blow and slightly burn cables at termination.


Sorry if this may seem like a pestish request but would appreciate feedback

Many thanks guys

 

[uksparks]

He did, and half way through I was thinking to myself, he seems like the type that might pay me more as some do, but he didn't... Doh!

I made £120 out of it, it's better than nothing I guess.

 

[uksparks]

Admittedly I started the job one evening before Christmas, I said let me know as soon as I can pop back to do more, didn't hear from him over Christmas, it turns out he had a stroke Christmas eve, had a 6" cut down his kneck and a clot removed, he seemed ok, nice guy too, only about 50. He asked me to look at downlighters for his garage outside then when I saw him, I've text him a couple of times Nd emailed but not heard anything, I hope nothing else bad had happened!

 

[uksparks]

Just to add, it took me three evening s of about 2 hours each to do the job, it was a lot more diddly and involved than planned.

 

[PEG]

Some good feedback here but point 6,"investigate fault..." is an open issue if you want to guarantee all tasks completed. I have known "investigation" to lead onto some astounding further tasks......and it may be that last,trickiest task that is wanted fixing,before payment comes for all the easier jobs...

 

[PEG]

Heyho,turns out i was on to somat...:cool3:

 

[Octopus]

Don't for get to allow for tax and ni

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Is there any bonding in place?

 

[m top]

think of a number and double it works 8/10 times for me if your really busy or the jobs really awkward triple it most other sparks will price awkward work highly anyway if you get it bonus!!!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Sorry, if this was all for one customer on ame job, I'd probably do it for £325 - £350

I charge £180 per day or £25 per hour! It could be done in a day, but would ccertainly charge more than a days rate. Oh and I also stick 20% on parts.

Interested in why you would charge more than a day if it takes a day?

 

[Brightspark2]

Interested in why you would charge more than a day if it takes a day?

To cover yourself when it takes more than a day...

If he's thinking he might just get it done a day...

 

[uksparks]

Well, a days rate sounds too cheap, I don't really like charging a day rate as I feel I do better the other way., see what I mean, I'm not the best at pricing jobs.

 

[Welchyboy1]

Well, a days rate sounds too cheap, I don't really like charging a day rate as I feel I do better the other way., see what I mean, I'm not the best at pricing jobs.

I would say you need to increase your date rate, definatley, £180 is too cheap

Try aiming at £220 a day or at least £200 on the next few jobs you price, i bet you'll be surprised at the work you dont loose,

Add that up over a year and thats a nice little pay rise!