Private Work & Payment

[jaydebruyne]

Ok, So I've just started doing private work. I've done 1 job which is leading on to more work. The first one was replacing a showermate pump, regrouting the tiles and changing some basin tap cartridges. I bought all parts with my credit card, did the work and now still waiting for payment 2 weeks later :/

Going forward, I think I'd prefer cash on the day.

How do you guys do it? What's the best way? Do you request payment for parts up front? I've no idea what's the best thing to do and would welcome any suggestions.

Needless to say I'm skint most of the time so buying parts with my own cash is not preferable, but if needs be I'll do it.

Cheers all

 

[rpm]

T&C`s - Payment on completion!

 

[Rickster123]

Why are you still waiting for payment mate? What's the delay?

 

[hammers4spanner]

Why the hell are you waiting for payment after two weeks?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Pay agreed price at end of job by method agreed - cash or cash

If it's a bigger job where I'll pay say over £100 on materials then I want that upfront.

You tell them you want paying. If you leave without being paid then what's the reason? If you agree into your bank then you want it done same day, there's no excuses, be polite but firm. End of.

 

[TFGplumbing]

Ok, So I've just started doing private work. I've done 1 job which is leading on to more work. The first one was replacing a showermate pump, regrouting the tiles and changing some basin tap cartridges. I bought all parts with my credit card, did the work and now still waiting for payment 2 weeks later :/

Going forward, I think I'd prefer cash on the day.

How do you guys do it? What's the best way? Do you request payment for parts up front? I've no idea what's the best thing to do and would welcome any suggestions.

Needless to say I'm skint most of the time so buying parts with my own cash is not preferable, but if needs be I'll do it.

Cheers all

I used to post all my invoices got ****ed off with waiting for the cash.

Now I write out an NCR invoice on completion.

I'd just go round there mate, they will feel more awkward than you

 

[clarky101]

Private work is cash.....so you either get some up front for the materials or get a slush fund going....make a decision on how much your ceiling will be to spend on the mats before asking for the cash ie small stuff like ball valves, washing machine taps, etc ...or get a cash account with a local merchant

 

[ShaunCorbs]

30 days for big work (upto 5 mil) and 15 days for normal work (upto 5k)

 

[wattsie1987]

Payment on completion full installs material cost up front boiler changes I'll risk it but if they didn't pay then it would be removed there and then!

To be fair I'm a good judge of character and if in doubt I wouldn't take the job on.

 

[hammers4spanner]

Private work is cash finish job get paid imo

 

[clarky101]

PJs are cash, cash only on completion no t/c, tax etc, that's why the customers want them done cos it's cheaper.......allegally...

 

[Chalked]

Have you rang or emailed them? Some people just need a little nudge, not because they don't want to pay. It's just not at the top of their priorities.
When you give them your invoice always say you would be grateful for prompt payment so you can remain competitive.

 

[Phil]

Do you need separate liability insurance for private work?

 

[hammers4spanner]

You need insurance if you work in someones house imho

 

[plumben]

if the materials are over £50 i ask for material money up front or before i bring them into the property, and payment on completion of job of pre agreed amount or with in two weeks if its a big job

 

[plumben]

also as above get yourself some liabilty insurance, im paying £89 for 2mill

 

[newcastle phill]

Who with ??
Is that for gas work/ hot work

 

[jaydebruyne]

I have my own pli insurance for my private work, have had for about 18 months now. I'm still waiting for payment as I invoiced the custard (tenant) but invoice is being paid for by landlady who lives in Australia. Submitted invoice day I finished, payment terms were payment on completion by bank transfer. Waited a few days before chasing. Tenant says she'll pay me if it wasn't in my bank in next 2 days. Landlady emails her telling her she paid it on Sunday evening. Still nothing. Chased again today and tenant is chasing her.

tbh I don't think either of them are the type to not pay up, but I don't want to bloody wait any more!!! I feel like going there and removing the pump leaving them without water to the bathroom lol but she has a baby... Plus more work out of the job.

But I think going forward, if parts are over £100 I'll ask for part payment upfront to cover parts, then rest in cash on the day of completion. And cash only. I can't be doing with waiting to be paid this long, it's a week before xmas and I still need to get the mrs a pressie lol

 

[jaydebruyne]

also as above get yourself some liabilty insurance, im paying £89 for 2mill

I've had pli for over a year with Tradesman Saver, think I pay £15 a month for 2 mil plus £2.5k tools cover

 

[jaydebruyne]

Cheers guys, appreciate the advice

 

[plumben]

Who with ??
Is that for gas work/ hot work

tradesman saver and thats plumbing & hot works Not Gas as im still waiting on certification

 

[jaydebruyne]

tradesman saver and thats plumbing & hot works Not Gas as im still waiting on certification

How long you been with then mate? Sounds like I have the same cover but paying nearly twice as much as you...

 

[rocketmanbkk]

tradesman saver and thats plumbing & hot works Not Gas as im still waiting on certification

Same as, £89 per year

 

[rocketmanbkk]

How long you been with then mate? Sounds like I have the same cover but paying nearly twice as much as you...

I've been with them nearly 3 years. Can't pay monthly if premium under £120 I think.

Never tried to claim

 

[plumben]

How long you been with then mate? Sounds like I have the same cover but paying nearly twice as much as you...

first year with them