what should i charge?

[Beeza13]

Hi guys

I've just started out on my own as a plumber (no gas)

I'm based in loughborough and mainly work nottingham, loughborough and Leicester. but I'm originally from Teesside so I'm just trying to work out a correct day rate/ hourly rate? even though I tend to just do a job rate
I keep getting told I'm too cheap so getting a fair few jobs but don't want to be stepping on, other lads toes by undercutting them majorly.
any advice would be appreciated cheers Dave

 

[Riley]

I use redbacks very soft and comfortable

I second redbacks. They even tell those who are challenged where to kneel

 

[Mastermixlee]

OK these redback have got my interest now lol.

They look like someone's been playing with a 3d printer and used spray adhesive to stick a bit of fabric to em but seem to have very good reviews.

 

[Harvest Fields]

They look like something Tony Stark has made for Peter Parker.

 

[Riley]

Best way I can describe them it’s very similar to flooring some pubs have behind the bar, takes a lot of impact. The only downside is they are a little heavier than the foam ones

 

[Dave verd]

Very comfortable especially when 1st fixing and kneeling on joists they are heavier than foam pads so I wear braces to keep the trousers up

 

[Riley]

Yeah godsend for joist work

 

[kozak1968]

£40 minimum

 

[Beeza13]

I am based in Bingham just outside of Nottingham and charge £300 day rate, £60 for the first hour the £40 there after.

If you are looking for work let me know, as I know somebody who has a kitchen and bathroom contract or the council in Loughborough.

cheers for that mate, I will let you know if I'm struggling cheers, Also thanks to you and every one for the advice

 

[Knappers]

I think £40/h £200/day for a plumber is about right.

I'm just south of Leicester and charge 60 for first hour and 40 p/h after, 300 for day, 100 for out of hours callout.

When I first went self employed I started at 50 first hour, 35ph after

Looking at changing to 60/h with 20min increments after first hour as I tend to undercharge for jobs that go over the hour.
350/day, 200 for 4h

I do provide a good after sales service and free quotes, if the job is very straight forward and wasnt out of my way I'll sometimes take £20 or £40. It's surprising sometimes how little I can make in a day, like today I was out for 11hours and only made £160, with my weekly overheads at £200 that doesn't pay the bills!

I have to take at least £1000/week to make being self employed worthwhile