tilers realistic earnings

[happy dave]

Hello. Relative newbie......Im in the process of looking around with the intention of learning a trade. Can anyone tell me what a self employed tiler should realistically earn in these times and what is the work situation at present? Thank you

 

[Ian]

You probably won't get many people telling you how much they earn but, in my first 2 years self employed I barely reached 5 figures and that was before the recession.

 

[Protilers]

BRI....YOU REACHED 5 FIGURES.........lend us a tenner!

hehehehe

Lee

 

[area tiling]

You'll start making more when you do bathroom refurbs, with varied work from joinery , plumbing Etc ... Good luck

 

[judge]

or learn to be a sparky,plumber,plastereror chippie,for some reason they can charge more for theyre skills :lol:

 

[happy dave]

im looking to clear £250.00 a week...anything above that is a bonus but this is my bottom line figure for survival to pay bills support the family etc. Is this realistic in these times?

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

about £ 1000,00000000000000000000000000000000 a day usually ,why how much do you get a day now ?

 

[Peter]

After a 5 day course is completed you should expect to earn approximately £90k net in your first year's trading.

 

[Protilers]

Well......as you lot know I put in a 3 day week....usually finishing at 2pm....(starting at 9).......its hard graft and long hours, I know...(don't mention it!) but after my short and inexperienced time in the trade I would be expect £250 a day.....after tax and stoppages.........
because...........("L'oreal")....I am worth it!

heheehehehhehheeee

Do me a favour!

Lee

 

[charlie1]

A self employed anyone should earn what they are worth, you should be asking what you are worth, considering you are new then I'd guess you won't be worth much but who knows, you may be very talented and learn a lot in your first year.

 

[Ian]

It's getting the work that will be the hardest part, you should easily be able to clear £250 a week, but can you get the work to allow you to earn it?

 

[judge]

is that £250 going to cover your bills,food,van,running of van,public liability,tools(you will need to invest in loads in your first years especially)work clothes,tidy clothes etc ? unless your missus has a good job,if so forget everything i mentioned ..:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Protilers]

I am sooooo sorry............my internet blindness.....said to me £250 A DAY..........

£250 a week take home is more than acceptable...........so sorry............as a labourer for a tiler, that is the norm in London.......
I would imagine that it is nearer £200 in MK......but if you show aptitude..........who knows!

 

[charlie1]

is that £250 going to cover your bills,food,van,running of van,public liability,tools(you will need to invest in loads in your first years especially)work clothes,tidy clothes etc ? unless your missus has a good job,if so forget everything i mentioned ..:smilewinkgrin:

Tidy clothes lol, I gave up on that last year. - trying to give out the right image with all the snickers gear, I now wear joggies and tshirt, perfect for agility in the most common tiling battleground - the bathroom

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi Dave what experience do you have? Your question is like how long is a piece of string? I was earning £ 500 per day in the 90's but I was fast and good, I still am but we are no longer in the 90's this is the worst time in history to become a self employed tiler IMO.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

If I told you how much I earned I'd have to explain to my wife about the Swiss bank account!

 

[Protilers]

If I told you how much I earned I'd have to explain to my wife about the Swiss bank account!

FFs......is it just me that is scraping a living then?.....heheehhhehehehhehhee.....

 

[cam_low]

I'm in london and all I'm saying is I cover my rent and bills in the first week of the month!

 

[DHTiling]

Why are prices being discussed in the open forums.
And from a mod as well.

 

[Ian]

It's more about earnings rather than the prices of of a particular job Dave. If members want to disclose how much they earn a week that's up to them, I'd rather not say what I earn, so haven't.

 

[DHTiling]

Tongue in cheek Bri , why would members discuss what they earn with a complete newbie.

Madness.

 

[Ian]

I think most people have shied away from giving anything away, lol!

 

[cam_low]

I'm in london and all I'm saying is I cover my rent and bills in the first week of the month!

But Dave I'm living next door to HRH. My rent alone is £345 to the power of ten but I only get paid in frankincense

 

[John Benton]

It's more about earnings rather than the prices of of a particular job Dave. If members want to disclose how much they earn a week that's up to them, I'd rather not say what I earn, so haven't.

Not now that IR will be snooping about!!! :lol:

By the way Bri, how's the Swiss bank account and Villa in the Bahamas?

 

[Ian]

Not now that IR will be snooping about!!! :lol:

By the way Bri, how's the Swiss bank account and Villa in the Bahamas?

Not bad thanks, new range rover sport arrives next week, might get a new Rolex for work as well :lol: