time on job

[stumac]

this might be a stupid question but when a customer asks how long will it take i havent a clue. did first job today and told customer 1 day i am fininshing tommorrow so need to go to bed now. i have a rough idea of my pricing policy but because i am new can not say how long anything will take. so do i over compensate and say it should take 2 days but if i finish soonner its a bonus or what. i know this will come with experience but in the mean time what do i tell the customer

 

[DHTiling]

well stumac mate ,over estimate the time aspect and if you finish early then they think you are quick............ lol lol lol .................dave...

 

[Alan.P]

well stumac mate ,over estimate the time aspect and if you finish early then they think you are quick............ lol lol lol .................dave...

LOL, I think that's great advice, waaaaaay better than saying 2 days and taking 3, at least the customer will be happy with the 'early' finish. 🙂

 

[enduro]

I say depends what the tea is like, they usually laugh, i hate saying how long it will take, puts preasure on.

 

[vince1]

i alway put a extra day on for myself. so say i think its going to take 2day i say 3 day to them if you do it in 2day nice one. hope this helps mate.

good luck.

 

[GazTech]

All depends on what you term a days work is.Self employed day 12 hrs,council day 6 hrs lol

 

[enduro]

Trouble is, if you say three days and i takes you two, they expect a discount...

 

[clmcg123]

but isnt it the job you do,not the time taken,wot counts when you qoute the job??

 

[GazTech]

but isnt it the job you do,not the time taken,wot counts when you qoute the job??

Very true and a price is a price,try not to mention how long it will take

 

[stumac]

cheers lads thanks . finished job today and customer seemed chuffed he got two days work for his money when i explained i probably under charged him instead of admiting i am just a bit slow