Ray phillips Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hi all I've been asked to 2nd fix a few alarm systems for an electrician I do work for for a small new build site. Systems consist of a panel, k/p, b/box 4x pir's As I'm relatively new to alarms not sure what to charge and also don't want to devalue the industry. TIA.. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Charge by the day, although I must say I find it hard to believe that you had not agreed a price with the sparks in the first place. I also find it hard to believe that he has taken you on without first agreeing the price. I quote a price for everything before I do it and agree a price with anyone I take on. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Ray phillips said: Hi all I've been asked to 2nd fix a few alarm systems for an electrician I do work for for a small new build site. Systems consist of a panel, k/p, b/box 4x pir's As I'm relatively new to alarms not sure what to charge and also don't want to devalue the industry. TIA.. £300? In coins Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 What PJ said. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 hours ago, PeterJames said: Charge by the day, although I must say I find it hard to believe that you had not agreed a price with the sparks in the first place. I also find it hard to believe that he has taken you on without first agreeing the price. I quote a price for everything before I do it and agree a price with anyone I take on. He said he's been asked lol So what makes you think he started work without agreeing a price? Other work could be anything.... Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray phillips Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 The electrician has 1st fixed alarm cables with 1st fix electrical and Is currently to busy to 2nd fix. As he knows I am wanting to do alarms more he has asked me how much I would charge. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ray phillips said: The electrician has 1st fixed alarm cables with 1st fix electrical and Is currently to busy to 2nd fix. As he knows I am wanting to do alarms more he has asked me how much I would charge. £350 in notes then Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Doubt spark has left 350 in the job. The obvious answer would be materials plus your daily rate, but I have a feeling you are after more of a figure then advice? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, sixwheeledbeast said: Doubt spark has left 350 in the job. The obvious answer would be materials plus your daily rate, but I have a feeling you are after more of a figure then advice? Ok if there's 20sites £250 each Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray phillips Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 All I'm I'm trying to do is get an idea of what you guys would charge for a similar installation. It would be 5 sites in total all exactly the same regards kit content. Sparks will be supplying the kit so it will just be labour only. Also as I'm new to alarms and am gathering experience don't want to charge top dollar. Taking on board what you guys have said and speaking to some colleagues was thinking £200 per site. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/42467-pricing-%C2%A3/#findComment-480183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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