Newbie pricing help please.

Fitzy · Apr 2, 2018

I've been asked to add a couple of new sockets to ring final and was unsure on how to price the job. Per hour plus materials or a set price based on the individual jobs. Per hour I thought about £25 plus materials or £40-£50 plus materials per individual job.

I'm not after what any of you guys charge as that's your private business, I just don't want to under price myself, but get a gauge of at least being in the ballpark. The last thing I want to do is to severely undercut other electricians in my area and cause problems, but at least being the same ballpark allows the customer to make the final decision.

I’m based in Redhill, Surrey, so I’ll be working mainly in Surrey & Sussex.

elsparko · Apr 6, 2018

do you know what type of wall it is? if its brick youre going to regret your 3 hour price

Pete999 · Apr 6, 2018

mattg4321 said:
Why do you need a pulse as long as you have means to pay?

To be able to write the check, or give your card details over the phone.

Fitzy · Apr 6, 2018

elsparko said:
do you know what type of wall it is? if its brick youre going to regret your 3 hour price

I have chased walls before, for over 30 years since I was at school. Before someone invented a machine to do it as well.....I find it very therapeutic. Originally I thought it was the complete job in one go, chase, install, wire it up, test and complete the certificate, but now it’s first and second fix which is easier and more achieveable.

uksrevivor · Apr 6, 2018

Fitzy dont take this the wrong way but looking at your profile you are not a newly qualified sparky and you may want to think about your profile title. This thread has gone a bit of topic as you wanted advice on pricing a job but you have to respect the fact that qualified sparks on here have spent years training and learning all aspects of the job. One of your posts stated you are a bit to old to go and gain all the qualifications needed yet some mature forum users on here are well into there 40's and have taken the long route to becoming fully qualified. Some of the competent person scheme requirements are very basic with years experience in domestic installations and testing and some are just laughable take your money make me a cup of tea here's your new logo for your van certificate scams.
By all means do small non notifiable work within your capability but always remember its not always about just connecting up a couple of sockets charging a customer for the privilege and worrying about undercutting local trusted sparks. This forum is a world of knowledge and information and will help anyone but if you are getting ripped apart there is normally a reason behind it.
Good luck for the future and remember you are never to old to learn.