What is a reasonable price for first fit

[NoSparks]

I'm working on a bid for the first fit of a three bed (three bath) house. My first estimate for first fit, labour only, is £2,000 per house. Does this seem reasonable to you? or have I forgotten somthing vital?

 

[trev]

Hold on while I consult the forum crystal ball mate
Seriously though, whereabouts is this? what's the spec? etc etc
I'd say your £2k labour only for a first fix seems a tad excessive. What are you planning on charging for materials, second fix, inspection testing and certification/notification?
I'm assuming by fit you mean fix but realise that it could be a new build. That would have no bearing on one of the questions though

 

[1shortcircuit]

I'll be honest, initial price does seem excessive especially when there are sparks out there working for as little one'er a day. Not knowing any spec at all makes it impossible to advise though as I would be thinking pendants in rooms whereas this may be a top spec fit with downlighters in every room, fire alarm, security alarm, cctv, electric garage doors, satellite TV in all rooms, telephones in all rooms.... the list could be endless.

 

[NoSparks]

OK the outline spec is terrace house thus no garage. 4 double sockets in each of 4 rooms plus landing etc, 9 outlets (d/socket or FCU) and 9 downlights in kitchen, pendants in other rooms, TV, Tel and Network to each room. Extractor fan in each bath/shower (3) and kitchen for which we would be responcible for core drilling. It is a new build arranged on 3 floors.

I had worked on 160 per day, with 30% contingency, but maybe able to employ somebody cheaper. In the end it comes down to how long should I expect it to take. I estimated just over 8 days. I would value your oppinions.

Oh and the area is Surrey.

Geoff

 

[trev]

8 days for 1 new build or 8 days for them all?
Still seems a bit high 2k labour for each but you could mean 2k for all
Please clarify

 

[NoSparks]

OK I see what kind of price you would be charging!! I ment 2k, 8 days each, and there are 3.

 

[1shortcircuit]

OK I see what kind of price you would be charging!! I ment 2k, 8 days each, and there are 3.

What price do you have in mind for your second fix?

 

[NoSparks]

I think I might have to go back and review my time estimates!

Geoff

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Probably about 800 each to include Test and certification.

 

[1shortcircuit]

Can you break it down into how many circuits you'll be installing? Perhaps we'll be able to assist further :thumbsup

 

[NoSparks]

Roughly as follows:
Ground floor
..Kitchen Ring
..Living room Ring
..Ground floor lights
..Hall/Landing Lights
..Toilet light (over consumer unit)
..Boiler
First floor
..Ring
..Lights
Second Floor
..Radial
..Lights

10 circuits in all

 

[trev]

8 days for first fix on a new build? Crikey that's slow mate.
Like I said earlier, what are you charging for materials, second fix, inspection testing and certification/notification?
That seems very very high

 

[NoSparks]

Extras are:
Razor points
Under cupboard lights in kitchen
Tails to consumer unit
Outside socket off dining room ring

 

[1shortcircuit]

Is this all going to be boarded using dot and dab or fixed to timber/metal frame?

Will there be any floor boarding down? I presume tongue and groove chipboard?

 

[NoSparks]

OK I'm obviously being too caucious. I'll trim it down a lot!
Thanks very much for your comments.
Geoff

 

[1shortcircuit]

Extras are:
Razor points
Under cupboard lights in kitchen
Tails to consumer unit
Outside socket off dining room ring

Are you working alone or have a labourer working with you? £160 a day suggests you'll be working alone so you may wish to find a labourer as this will help speed up the cable pulls rather than tie yourself in knots :thumbsup