Just got back from measuring my first 2 jobs.

[monty]

depends mate how long i would take if im busy i would work 12 hours days i would do it in 3 days but if its your first job tell the customer 1 week take your time with it your speed will come later

Cheers for advice

 

[DHTiling]

good luck on those jobs monty and let us know how you get on.....

 

[monty]

good luck on those jobs monty and let us know how you get on.....

Thanks dave,I will let you know if i get the jobs alright as i will be needing LOADS of advise.hahaMonty

 

[DHTiling]

no probs...good luck.......

 

[monty]

Any other prices??

Monty

 

[Fekin]

Well if the customer was getting all materials etc, I'd tell them what was needed and charge £360 wall tiling and £60 flooring "if it was a local job, so £420 for the whole job.

 

[monty]

Well if the customer was getting all materials etc, I'd tell them what was needed and charge £360 wall tiling and £60 flooring "if it was a local job, so £420 for the whole job.

You must be a mind reader fekin, rang him a hour ago told him 320 (its 19 sq.mtr but 21 with allowance)for wall tiling and 100 for floor tiling so 420...he said he's very interested in price and will let me know tomorrow once confirmed with wife...so fingers crossed..He asked me how long will it take i said "roughly a week give or take a day" Is this right??Monty

 

[Daz]

Hi Monty,

I priced my first few jobs quite cheap, and regretted it!
I now recognise how "fast" (slow) I tile and price jobs according to how long it will take me - some I win and some I lose, but at least I am happy with the money I earn on each job now.

If you give your customer the confidence that you know what is required to deliver a quality result they will often pay more than you expect. I've had many instances where my customer has said that they selected me because I gave them the most confidence in my ability and knowledge (not price).

I can't comment on price 'cos I'm not in your area but I normally charge a weeks work at £750 + materials.

Keep smiling!

Daz

 

[Frankie]

Hi Monty them prices are fine, you could easily go to £20 per m on walls mate but if your happy thats all that matters take your time, you will get repeat work

 

[monty]

HiJust to let you know.....I got both jobs i estimated for.. I start the en-suite next thursday and allowed just over a week to do it. (Total beginner) And start the bathroom floor the following monday..I will post some before and after pics to show you how ive gone on.Got another 2 estimates to do tonight the leaflets are working so far...Monty