New build

[stokecity]

Hi Guys

I know this would be best in the plumbing forum but i need some help with pricing so thought it best in the closed forum.

Ive been asked to price for some new build houses, its for a builder i do work for not a big house building firm.

ive just know idea what to put in. i know what i want to earn a day and roughly how long its going to take. they are 3 bed.

kitchen , utility, cloakroom , bathroom, ensuite, 2 zone combi system in speedfit with 10mm droppers 12 rads.

Can anyone with experience in new builds give me an idea of labour price

thanks

 

[tamz]

Around 7.5 - 11 k zero rated depending on house type, they supply the bathrooms.
If you are not vat registered they will buy all the gear (who can blame them) so you'll be lucky to get a £200 day rate so yer talking 3k max.
New build around 2 weeks labour but allow for 3.

I rough it (1st fix) inc drainage in a day. Big drainage runs add another half day.
Gutters and DP's 3- 4 hrs but allow for a wasted day.
A couple of hours here and there on the way home to pop in cos builders are a pita and want this or that checked or pulled through.
2nd fix heating 1 day but allow 2.
Bathrooms allow 1 a day but really you will do 3 in a day easily
Commisioning 1 day
Drain testing allow another day.
Another day for fking around then back to show the client how to work things.

 

[tamz]

Around 7.5 - 11 k zero rated depending on house type, they supply the bathrooms.
If you are not vat registered they will buy all the gear (who can blame them) so you'll be lucky to get a £200 day rate so yer talking 3k max.
New build around 2 weeks labour but allow for 3.

I rough it (1st fix) inc drainage in a day. Big drainage runs add another half day.
Gutters and DP's 3- 4 hrs but allow for a wasted day.
A couple of hours here and there on the way home to pop in cos builders are a pita and want this or that checked or pulled through.
2nd fix heating 1 day but allow 2.
Bathrooms allow 1 a day but really you will do 3 in a day easily
Commisioning 1 day
Drain testing allow another day.
Another day for fking around then back to show the client how to work things.

 

[stokecity]

Hi tamz thanks for reply.

im not vat reg but been asked to supply and fit. builders pretty good he usually gets customer pay me direct.

ive priced the first fix :-
materials £1328 + 10% = £1460
5 days labour @ £200 a day = £1000
total for first fix per house £ 2460

i havnt priced second fix yet but ill add 10% on materials and allow 5 days again, does that seem right to you?

thanks

 

[mfgs]

Labour wise you will be looking around 3-3.5k plus materials. These jobs always take longer than expected, its the little trips to do the odd hour which really cost you. Also other trades damaging stuff etc.

 

[stokecity]

Mfgs thanks for reply.

I take it thats first and second fix price.

Looks like im a tad low then on my price.

Thanks for your help

 

[hammers4spanner]

How long is your defect period up your price if its a long one

 

[stokecity]

How long is your defect period up your price if its a long one

12 months

 

[stokecity]

How long is your defect period up your price if its a long one

12 months

 

[tamz]

They are easily do able in 2 weeks but allow for 3 to cover stupid call ins that builders seem to think will hold the full job up like a pipe that needs moving an inch.

I'm really surprised they want you to supply if you are not vat registered as you are 20% more expensive for the materials which even the clients can self claim back if they have the receipts.

 

[tamz]

They are easily do able in 2 weeks but allow for 3 to cover stupid call ins that builders seem to think will hold the full job up like a pipe that needs moving an inch.

I'm really surprised they want you to supply if you are not vat registered as you are 20% more expensive for the materials which even the clients can self claim back if they have the receipts.