pricing

[deanodean]

Hi, i was made redundant last year so i decided to set up myself. Trouble is i have no experiance in pricing and im obviously eager not to rip off myself or my customer. I have picked up a big house being converted to 2 dwellings, a 2 bed flat and a 3 bed maisonett. The job will take approx 15 working days, but what is the going rate at the moment? I know what i would be happy with but if i can get more . Any help would be geatly appreciated thanks, Dean.

 

[kduck]

Depands a lot on where you are in the country, I can not charge anywhere near the prices as the south charge.

 

[deanodean]

Sorry forgot that! The job is in Bristol i live approx 40mile away.

 

[DurhamSparky]

Prices - Plumbing prices, Electrician estimates, Building costs, car repair prices and more


look around..! not everything is covered and it drastically changes accorss the country!

but worth a good look

 

[deanodean]

Prices - Plumbing prices, Electrician estimates, Building costs, car repair prices and more


look around..! not everything is covered and it drastically changes accorss the country!

but worth a good look

Thanks for the link, i have seen this site before but it doesnt really give me the going rate for sparks in this area. Thanks though.

 

[deanodean]

Hi, i was made redundant last year so i decided to set up myself. Trouble is i have no experiance in pricing and im obviously eager not to rip off myself or my customer. I have picked up a big house being converted to 2 dwellings, a 2 bed flat and a 3 bed maisonett. The job will take approx 15 working days, but what is the going rate at the moment? I know what i would be happy with but if i can get more . Any help would be geatly appreciated thanks, Dean.

Thanks to those who replied. I should have asked how to lift a floorboard, would have got more response. Unbelievable.

 

[matt456]

with comments like that i do not think you will last long here

 

[cbw]

Hmmm my thoughts also, you see on here the guys working their socks off leaflet drops, business plans etc and this one just wants it on a plate, also dont think he will last long in business either?

£200/Day at present for me or £45/point (hope that helps)

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Thanks to those who replied. I should have asked how to lift a floorboard, would have got more response. Unbelievable.

It seems that you have got off on the wrong foot here. Dont be put off we all have bad days. Your question is a bit too open ended. try to provide as much info as you can at the beginning and your replies will be a lot more helpful.

Congratulations and good luck with going it alone.

I'm in Leeds, i do about 3 or 4 house to bedsit conversions every year and the price i charge is anywhere between £2000 and £9000 depending on specification required etc.
If i were to quote for your job as you describe it, and it was in Leeds then i would be looking at about £3500 all in unless it involved electric heating system or full on fire alarms and e lighting.

Cheers.......Howard

 

[uksel]

it's up to you to price the job. the person ordering the work if he/she has any sense will get a few quotes first.

the second thing to note is the cost of your materials - you need to get a supplier who can give you reasonable prices (maybe save some money if the job is cash, you can offer your wholesaler cash for a decent discount

the cost for labour/overheads is something you should have worked out before anything else

ie. you work out you what you need £---.xx per week to keep your head above water and turn over a profit that you are happy with. you know how long the job will take, maybe that should be your guide

don't let other people dictate 'your' prices

and dont get stroppy just because everyone on this forum hasn't ran to your aid - it's not very endearing

 

[cbw]

Good post Howard, I was thinking around the £4 - £4500 for a bulk standard job inc materials.

I shouldnt be so snappy, been in a loft for 2 days solid and now having a few beers.....Chill!!!

 

[Goody]

Hi, i was made redundant last year so i decided to set up myself. Trouble is i have no experiance in pricing and im obviously eager not to rip off myself or my customer. I have picked up a big house being converted to 2 dwellings, a 2 bed flat and a 3 bed maisonett. The job will take approx 15 working days, but what is the going rate at the moment? I know what i would be happy with but if i can get more . Any help would be geatly appreciated thanks, Dean.

Checking the websites of your local electrcians for the kind of price they are charging would give you some idea.

Cheers!

 

[rotti]

Hi Dean look out for a book called electrical installation times guide by luckins this book is for estimators and is very good go to www.luckins .co uk hope this helps you if you get the book and have any trouble then pm me good luck

ROTTI

 

[lloyd1980]

if you cant add your materials + labour, labour per day x amount of days takes to do job, id try and get a job and leave it to someone who can
its not nice coming on just asking people to price your jobs for you
im doing a re-wire next week 2 bed, how much shall i charge..............by the way the fella needs my price by tomorrow so chop chop lads
yer right!!!.........jog on

oh and by the way for the job your asking about id charge about £8.30 all in

 

[uksel]

that ^^ is the best response by far