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I think there price will be around 450-600
Rob Foster
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Is this site work in that there are loads of similar properties To do or one off special ? chking
Rob Foster
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So it’s a winters worth of work and maybe more. When you get used to the layouts each one could be a weeks work + a bit. Are the units advanced enough to ensure continuity ? So you can stay on site continuously.
Is the outfit big ? Will they be getting the gear and always in time. we used to draw much more than we needed and hide it in a roof space then get it down when supplies got low on site. So if your young physically fit you could get a deposit together for a house quite quickly on one like this. So how much do want for a weeks hard
Labour. Payment terms should be regular and agreed well in advance, waiting time if possible and who signs off and when. Is he a wally w ? Or captain sensible ? Good luck let me know how you get on. Rob Foster aka centralheatking
Put in a price you are happy with and if they are not willing to pay, move on.
Just finished a 3 bed detatched, One main bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, one ensuite with shower and downstairs cloakroom and combi boiler. Got it sorted in a week and charged £1300. Someone else did tiling and they had a kitchen fitter so just taps, waste and appliances to pipe for.
I do not work for anyone that tells me a price.
When I work with/for a customer it is exactly that. I expect it to be a mutual agreement.
Rob Foster
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Now now , often a price can be agreed and a deal,struck I am pragmatic Chking
Rob Foster
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Man asks woman to go to bed with him for £1m she agrees businessman says now the principle is agreed what shall we agree on price wise ?
Rob Foster aka centralheatking
That’s not how I role. I like the personal touch
Rob Foster
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Yes Clarky is right we often had to wait 100 days, but I had to pay
Up,to 25 fitters every Friday afternoon , it’s not for the faint hearted centralheatking
I’ve just finished doing 1st and 2nd fixing on site, it was dreadful!!!!! As materials incorrectly delivery, plumb centre a pain to deal with I went on paye at price , but due to builders changing spec and having to move van more times then able to work it was stressful as you would earn more stacking shelf’s at Lidl!!!
Would never advice site work unless you didn’t need to earn min wage!
One thing I did learn is how people have no pride and the builders accept it, one said to me as soon as the plasterboard is on happy days, that was it for me. 1st fix rate for 3 bed and en-suite £310, 2nd fix heating £155 2nd fix saintryware £165 and finals £68.
I was told they are fantastic prices
Would never advice site work unless you didn’t need to earn min wage!
One thing I did learn is how people have no pride and the builders accept it, one said to me as soon as the plasterboard is on happy days, that was it for me. 1st fix rate for 3 bed and en-suite £310, 2nd fix heating £155 2nd fix saintryware £165 and finals £68.
I was told they are fantastic prices
Surely it’s got nothing to do with being faint hearted? You either like it or not and I’m not a fan.😀😀😀😎
I only worked a month but it was quick to see how poor it was. I suppose if you have came into site work from school and it’s all you know then after 5/6years you know no different and may make some money. I worked with a lad that done it for 10 years and he was knackered at the age of 28. His knees were shot aswell as his back but he was happy earning £650 a week
When asking about 1 pipe systems or heating bits and peace’s he shrug his shoulders and say don’t have to worry on new build and it doesn’t matter what appearance it is as everything is covered up . Sad really
When asking about 1 pipe systems or heating bits and peace’s he shrug his shoulders and say don’t have to worry on new build and it doesn’t matter what appearance it is as everything is covered up . Sad really
Very
£550 a day is pretty good
One first and second fix on a new build for just shy of £700? Wouldn't even roll over in bed let alone get out/up. That's hard graft!
Normally sumthing like this if its mainstream new build with mid to large builders.
10-15 a rad
30-35 bath
5-10 tmv valve
20-25 toilet and basin
15-25 shower
20-30 cubical
10-15 screen
25-35 sink
50-80 boiler
cylinder cub 90-120
15-25 wet test
25-30 commission, flush cert
15-20 hob
They will be priced based on times. so if day work is £15 then a rad may be 45mins of £15 a hour.
some things will be good prices some bad.
these companies price all the jobs the same so some sites will be better than others depending on whats being fitted, type of construction, quality of the 1st fix.
you may get lucky and end up on a job with a really decent builder and be able to earn £1000 a week. you will work 8 to 10 hours a day with probably 1-3 hours travel depending on areas.
10-15 a rad
30-35 bath
5-10 tmv valve
20-25 toilet and basin
15-25 shower
20-30 cubical
10-15 screen
25-35 sink
50-80 boiler
cylinder cub 90-120
15-25 wet test
25-30 commission, flush cert
15-20 hob
They will be priced based on times. so if day work is £15 then a rad may be 45mins of £15 a hour.
some things will be good prices some bad.
these companies price all the jobs the same so some sites will be better than others depending on whats being fitted, type of construction, quality of the 1st fix.
you may get lucky and end up on a job with a really decent builder and be able to earn £1000 a week. you will work 8 to 10 hours a day with probably 1-3 hours travel depending on areas.
I did price work in October for a heating company on price via paye. The builders were awful in organising plots, and worked over 3 different builders 1 nationally and 2 fair size, dreadful!! As I was on price I had to organise and chase delivery’s, as they didn’t have a container for site ie ordered plots for the day but it was a nightmare lost so much money!!!! Never work on site unless you get in writing being paid for waiting around for materials and plots not ready. Waste of time
Mostly I work coz I need money but also I love the feeling that I've done the best job I can and that my customers know that I look after them. Doesn't always go to plan but there appreciation when ive helped them out is priceless and I just couldn't imagine any of that on site work. So i don't bother. My thoughts.
Rob Foster
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We used to build a bank of gear when we could, keep,getting more stuff than we needed and hide it in a roof space , then when gear got low and others went home we would go and dig it out , did not always go to plan but he ho Rob Foster aka centralheatking
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