Making good after chasing out?

[1shortcircuit]

I'm really interested to know who or how many electricians offer this as part of their services.

Do you do it because it is more professional and despite the extra cost is more likely to secure the job for you or do you not do it because it's more time and aggro and risks losing you a job due to having to include it in your quote?

I have not specified a prefix in this thread title but could YOU please add if you work in Domestic or Commercial

Thanks for your participation

 

[kung]

Hi 1Shortcircuit
I do make good after chasing it is better but can be a pain in some cases. I took a short 1 week plastering course as my house has air pockets all over (1938 house with lime/plaster) glad i did if you dont get a good finish there is a smooth over finishing plaster from i think pollycell or some make its available from most DIY shops and works a treat ! the course is good fun and worth the money and is a good suppliment to our field.
Dom/comm but mainly domestic nowadays !

 

[Guest123]

A bag of 1 coat and off I go.....

Dont do it as much as I used to anymore though, customer always asks will it be cheaper if I do it myself???

 

[1shortcircuit]

Hi 1Shortcircuit
I do make good after chasing it is better but can be a pain in some cases. I took a short 1 week plastering course as my house has air pockets all over (1938 house with lime/plaster) glad i did if you dont get a good finish there is a smooth over finishing plaster from i think pollycell or some make its available from most DIY shops and works a treat ! the course is good fun and worth the money and is a good suppliment to our field.
Dom/comm but mainly domestic nowadays !

Thanks Kung, I am not in the trade yet but I will be starting my training next year.

I am finding work (in what I do) very hard to come by and have stumbled across a course that would tie in nicely with this especially as on occasions I have no work for weeks

I personally believe it would be nice to offer the customer this service if they require it. Also, my brother in law can plaster so if it was too much aggro then I may be able to pass the buck onto him

 

[kung]

my brother in law can plaster so if it was too much aggro then I may be able to pass the buck onto him

Sounds ideal m8 worth tagging along with him on a few jobs knocking the plaster up and watching/having a go worth its weight in gold being able to plaster so making good in a good way will also give you a good name for recommendations

 

[1shortcircuit]

A bag of 1 coat and off I go.....

Dont do it as much as I used to anymore though, customer always asks will it be cheaper if I do it myself???

There are some "Penny Pinchers" out there

I personally would prefer a professional to do the job than have to mess around with it myself

Out of interest and on average, roughly how much would this normally add to your quote ?

 

[kung]

Depends on how many chases and lenth but on average the price of the plaster plus time ! norm switches £40 sockets £20-domestics

 

[1shortcircuit]

making good in a good way will also give you a good name for recommendations

Indeed. I would quite happily pay a trades person that has quoted me higher than a few others if I knew they were clean and tidy in my home, did a good quality job and were backed up with a good reputation.

 

[kung]

I also know a few good plasterers and as you say if im very busy its good to have a back-up.

 

[1shortcircuit]

Have you used this "making good" as a selling point or even included in FOC or a much reduced rate in order to secure a large job?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

We make good as long as the customer wants it and we make sure that the customer understands that we make good to the same standard as a plasterer. You can price that into the job as long as you make it clear what they are paying for. I'ts easy if you do it with an undercoat followed by a skim of finish....with practice it doesnt take long and I'd defy anyone to tell the difference between a chase I've done and one done by a spread.......One coat-?.....forget it ....takes twice as long and you get a rubbish finish.....when was the last time you saw a plasterer using one coat??

 

[Guest123]

One coat-?.....forget it ....takes twice as long and you get a rubbish finish.....when was the last time you saw a plasterer using one coat??

I've never had a problem with one coat at all. for filling in chases it's ideal......and to answer your question last thursday.

 

[drywax]

Just be careful in older properties with lime and plaster and say to the customer that if half the plaster on the wall falls off in the process you won't be responsible because if your not confident with doing full walls it may cost you in the end

 

[sparky paul]

Made good some chases once ,never again

Took longer to do the plastering than the bloody electrics.

I allways give the customers my mates number who is a proper plasterer or sometimes i might put his price in with mine and earn a few sheckles off his back for my trouble

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I've never had a problem with one coat at all. for filling in chases it's ideal......and to answer your question last thursday.

...Fair enough mate....you may be the exception to the rule,but I can honestly say the next decent job I see done by a sparks with one coat will be the first.