Price Per Point

[carl9254]

Been asked off a builder to give a price per point.
Sockets, lights, spots, showers, fans, alarms, the lot.

Where do i begin??

Also i think there going to use these prices on different houses if they decide to use me so i would not see the jobs first.

I like to view then price but need to give them something.

Thank you.

 

[carl9254]

Thank you everyone. Big help.

Going to sit down on this lovely day and get it priced

 

[Monkeyblaine]

Im generally doing £55 per socket/spur/downlighter at the moment, £120ish for switch and a pendant, £70 for a smoko, £80ish for a cooker circuit etc etc. This is on the basis that I havn't got time to do every job I quote so am happy to lose a few. Also I would charge more if it was a small (<£300) job or it was far away or looked like a right mutha....

This is maybe an extremely stupid question, but with your point prices as stated, does that include the materials money or is that additional. Please don't laugh. Haha.

 

[telectrix]

This is maybe an extremely stupid question, but with your point prices as stated, does that include the materials money or is that additional. Please don't laugh. Haha.

as a rule, it would include basic plastic accessories. e.g. sockets @£3 each.if client wants metal/chrome etc. add cost to price.

 

[Monkeyblaine]

Ok yeah get that, and obviously all cable, fixings, back boxes etc also included.

 

[telectrix]

Ok yeah get that, and obviously all cable, fixings, back boxes etc also included.

yep...

 

[Megavolt]

One thing that's truly sadening. These prices are from 2012 and if anything now in 2016 I'm struggling to get these prices.

 

[Guitarist]

I haven't increased my hourly rate since 2012, and with most people in the general population now on minimum wage, it's hard for everyone. So much for wages increasing in Britain... Can only think that it's public sector the Government is talking about.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I haven't increased my hourly rate since 2012, and with most people in the general population now on minimum wage, it's hard for everyone. So much for wages increasing in Britain... Can only think that it's public sector the Government is talking about.

Nice to see you back Guitarist. It's been a while

 

[telectrix]

Nice to see you back Guitarist. It's been a while

sentiments echoed.

 

[Martin Kerr]

Nice to see you back Guitarist. It's been a while

Obviously had to resort to the busking

 

[David M]

I haven't increased my hourly rate since 2012, and with most people in the general population now on minimum wage, it's hard for everyone. So much for wages increasing in Britain... Can only think that it's public sector the Government is talking about.

Times are hard for the average folk, so they tend to shop around more and more these days. There are so many people out there doing "foreigners" and working for cash whilst claiming, the genuine tradesman is getting priced out the market. There are a few people that appreciate a good tradesman and are willing to pay the proper rate for peace of mind. But more and more folk are cutting corners or taking chances. Unfortunately it starts with the government and lack of sound legislation and then ripples all the way back to us the average folk who suffer the consequences.

 

[richy3333]

An old thread resurrected.
I always price per point on new builds and rewires. I don't have time to do it any other way when you factor in potentially not getting the job. Site visit, discuss with potential customer and then price per point adjusting figures if necessary. They get a list of what's included - basic fans etc and if they want better/different, prices are adjusted accordingly. I completed 9 rewires on that basis last year of the 10 I priced for. The one I lost, I didn't want anyway as I'd already sussed the customer was going to be difficult. He was and it took the local 'jack of all trades' 4 times longer to do the job than he thought it would.

 

[Guitarist]

Thanks for the welcome guys. I try not to get too involved with discussions these days as I find that it's mainly other trades trying to find out how to do electrical work. There's so much on youtube now, and a lot of it is dangerous.