What will I need for new build work?

[WarwickApp]

Hi guys. I’ve been offered some price work on new build homes installation work. The prices seem quite good, I reckon once I’m up to pace I could clear £200 a day on the first fixes.

I’ve built up quite a selection of tools over my time but just wondering if there’s any bits any of you new build sparks use on a day to day that you wouldn’t normally expect?

also, any pros & cons to new build work?

cheers guys

 

[Dustydazzler]

100% on the tools , I used to have a cheapo wickes tool bag with some junk tools in in it for first fix site work.
cheap lump hammer , bolster , level , tape measure, a few old screwdrivers for knocking , tin snips , cheapo hammer drill etc
My pouch never left my side with my cutters , pliers in it and always kept in it...don;t leave laying about otherwise wet pants will nick em

 

[snowhead]

The prices seem quite good, I reckon once I’m up to pace I could clear £200 a day on the first fixes.

I’d want more than £200 a day...

If something looks good, beware there's a catch.

£200 per day;

Minus,

Cost of travel,
Running a vehicle,
Wear and tear on tools,
Replacing stolen / lost tools,
Replacing stolen materials whether supplied by the site or yourself,
Lost time due to job not ready for you,
Lost time / materials sorting out damage to installed cables that no-one wants to own up to, no-one wants to pay for and if you don't do it at your own cost it will hold up the job.
Accounts / book keeper fees
PAYE.
NI
Allowance for pension
Allowance for non working time
Allownace for sick time

Yeah £200 not so good now

 

[mattg4321]

Box sinker will be almost pointless if this is large new build site work.

It will be dot and dab and 25mm boxes screwed surface to blockwork with cheap white accessories fitted. Any other way and you won’t make any money at all.

£200 a day is crap money these days. I’d be wanting more unless it’s a long contract and a nice easy job not thrashing your guts out to try and achieve said £200 a day.

 

[telectrix]

a sit-on toolbox for 2nd fixing sockets. hammer to find back boxes after the spreads have filled them. sharpie to ID cables.
Milwalkee right angle drive for tight spaces drilling joists.

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[Mike Johnson]

Masonry screws, no pre-drilling and plugs required if it all goes well, but have some plugs and screws as well just in case: DFM425050P | DeWALT Masonry Anchor | RS Components - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/masonry-plugs-anchors-fixings/1893142/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Fasteners_%26_Fixings_Whoop-_-Masonry+Plugs+%26+Anchors+%26+Fixings_Whoop-_-1893142&matchtype=&aud-826607888587la-311545642062&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0lhhoe4njvRBGETCzZTik13SPeSmyfR8RoPaCqDpim10H9HkqHlWYIQaAq3kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[telectrix]

Masonry screws, no pre-drilling and plugs required if it all goes well, but have some plugs and screws as well just in case: DFM425050P | DeWALT Masonry Anchor | RS Components - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/masonry-plugs-anchors-fixings/1893142/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Fasteners_%26_Fixings_Whoop-_-Masonry+Plugs+%26+Anchors+%26+Fixings_Whoop-_-1893142&matchtype=&aud-826607888587la-311545642062&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0lhhoe4njvRBGETCzZTik13SPeSmyfR8RoPaCqDpim10H9HkqHlWYIQaAq3kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

24p/screw??? sod that.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Compared to Wall Plug, Screw, Masonry bit, and three operations instead of one, and I am sure they can be found cheaper.

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[telectrix]

ifbrick or concrete, needs drilling first. for softblock>>>>


.....

 

[Mike Johnson]

I should think they will last just long enough for the property to be sold. ?

 

[Dartlec]

Don't forget the ability to leave 18 inches of single insulated cores free at each light fitting so that we can tell its original new build wiring and not a DIY addition....?

 

[telectrix]

I should think they will last just long enough for the property to be sold. ?

still come across them nails, been in there for 70 years . tight as a duck's arse.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I don't think ring shanked galvanised roofing nails have been around that long. ?

 

[telectrix]

nah. they were realmen then. used plain shanked nails, but then wood was wood them days, not weetabix or MDF ( mindless dross faux)

 

[Mike Johnson]

My house in Kent has Ket Pegs which as the name suggests the tiles are held on with Oak pegs, in France most older houses rely on friction, they don't fix them, I think its a job creation scheme, come every winter most people with old farm house's have to have roof work done.

 

[nicebutdim]

Masonry screws, no pre-drilling and plugs required if it all goes well, but have some plugs and screws as well just in case: DFM425050P | DeWALT Masonry Anchor | RS Components - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/masonry-plugs-anchors-fixings/1893142/?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Fasteners_%26_Fixings_Whoop-_-Masonry+Plugs+%26+Anchors+%26+Fixings_Whoop-_-1893142&matchtype=&aud-826607888587la-311545642062&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0lhhoe4njvRBGETCzZTik13SPeSmyfR8RoPaCqDpim10H9HkqHlWYIQaAq3kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You still need to drill masonry for those screws - it states as much in the description.