pricing tips

[GPack]

Can anyone give me any tips on pricing a new build?

All points are marked on the archiects drawing.

I can count up the back boxes, sockets, pendants etc

I can also measure the cable required from the plans

When you price per point I take it you include the cost of the fittings. Do you also take the cost of the cable into the point?

Would really appreciate your experience on this one.

 

[gutterball]

consider how long will each point will take.
is it at a comfortable working position or are you working off steps or in a restricted position.
the type of structure you are installing the point into. masonry /lath & plaster/plasterboard etc.
ease of cable run. are you using existing runs or starting from scratch
add cost of cable,accessorys,cable clips,grommets etc
work out average cost per point. x number of points. add ??% for the unforeseen

 

[GPack]

Thanks Gutterball. The thanks button isn't working for some reason!

 

[tomspark93]

When costing a job up i usually do it both ways. Price per point and then do it again by using the materials plus mark up and labor. Occasionally both match up which means I know i'm spot on but otherwise I'll know whether I am there or there about. A builder who I do work for always asks for price per point and it sometimes comes in more expensive, but that's his fault and my gain unfortunately.

 

[gutterball]

As above i do it both ways and if they are about the same give or take you know its ok.