How much should I charge

[jimmock]

Hi all,

I wonder if you can help me. I'm fairly new to the plumbing game and I'm finding it difficult to price work. Here's the scenario: I need to install 2 new rads in 2 rooms upstairs. The room was at one stage one big room and has a stud wall now dividing it. The work would involve teeing off from the nearest available branch pipe and running pipe underfloor to where they want the rads. I would like to price it as per the job and not by the day. Does anyone have any advice? They have a combi boiler sealed system. Is there anything I should be aware of? How much do you think I should charge them? I live in SW London. Thanks for your time?

Jamie

 

[newbie1]

tbh if youre that new this is going to take you most of the day probably
so pricing is whatever your happy to earn for a day
as a guide i would charge this at 200.00 for the day but you may be happy earning less??
if you take your time and do a good job then there is no reason you shouldnt get paid the going rate
newness isnt a reason for charging less customer will want a neat tidy job if you can do this why undercharge??

 

[jimmock]

wow quick response thank you. Do you think i need to drain the entire system as the rads are upstairs or can i just drain the top floor and be alright?

 

[newbie1]

personally i would drain the system less chance of any potential mishaps
some experienced guys will say do this do that etc but why take a chance
for the sake of about a ten minute drain down..combi systems rarely have a problem refilling and you can blled the rads after and also the pump and use the auto air vent

 

[jimmock]

brilliant you're the best - indeed why take shortcuts!

 

[WHPES]

Buy the inhibitor at trade and charge the customer the list price.

 

[justlead1]

Hi Jim. Couple of hundred sounds about right, but remember. Once you price a job. The time is yours. Drain down while fixing rads to the wall etc, Its a totally different mindset to being employed. Just turn it into cash, no more boredom. Good Luck