[Question] PRICING A DB BOARD

[johan2018]

so for my first question how do I quote a person to replace their db board they have all materials is just the labour ?
and if they don't give the materials how would I quote ? is there a fixed prise in just replacing a db board ?


thanks in advance Johan

[GCE]

Hi Johan

There is no fixed price for any electrical installation work.
You will need to obtain prices from your suppliers and add a markup that covers any expenses and that you feel comfortable with.
The same goes with labour - Work out your overhead costs and add to your labour rates to get an hourly rate- You will need to work out how long the job will take to come up with a figure to charge.

As an electrical contractor you are selling time - ensure that you cover insurance costs , vehicle , UIF , PAYE , standing time , travel time , workmans comp payments , labour levies , pension fund , sick benefit fund etc

If you are serious about being an electrical contractor and intend sticking around for the long haul and provide quality service , then join the ECA ( 041 363 1990 - ecasa.co.za ) which is an employers organization , attend meetings and learn from other contractors mistakes.

We all make mistakes and pay "school fees" - just ensure that the mistakes don't hurt to badly

Most important piece of advice I can give - Be careful of the carrot on the stick as it generally ends up in your Ass

Buckle up and enjoy the ride

[ians]

An hourly rate is the only way to do projects where the customers supplier their own material.

A weekend project...R350 per hour would be reasonable.

If you are a registered contractor...which i am assuming you are not ...hence the question...R600 per hour wouldnt be unrerasonable.