what should i charge?

[Rob Foster]

Pimlico Plumbers are the most
expensive ...£125 + vat per hour but thats central london
£200 plus a day is ok, call out fees yes esp. non regulars. What I would do is get some bread and butter stuff...like a hotel or block of flats or a nursing home and charge less but do planned maintenance so
you can go there when you want ...I picked up a graveyard and crematorium once ...but thats another story
centralheatking

 

[Mastermixlee]

Just on the kneepad comment... Definitely use kneepads from day one. May seem like a pain at first but get some decent work trousers with kneepad insert options.
Ive tried lots of different kneepads but found the best for me to be the snickers floor layers knee pads. Available online for around £35. May seem insignificant now but after seeing my dad and others suffer significant knee issues from working in this trade I think it's an absolute necessity.

Not sure if linking is allowed so moderators please blank out if not. But this link to screwfix are the kneepads I use.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/snickers-9118-non-slip-knee-pad-inserts-pair/80399

 

[Rob Foster]

knee pads deffo, I am 60 never used them wish I had AND never use your hand as a hammer which I also did/do
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[Pickwickpick]

I2nd/3rd the kneepad recommendations, I really regret not using them when I started out, I've knackered my knees despite only being in early 30s. Get really bad bursitis, which coupled with frozen shoulder leaves me at times housebound with ice on my knees and hot waterbottle on my shoulder, quite the sight!

Ive tried lots of different kneepads but found the best for me to be the snickers floor layers knee pads. Available online for around £35.

How long do they last?

 

[Mastermixlee]

I2nd/3rd the kneepad recommendations, I really regret not using them when I started out, I've knackered my knees despite only being in early 30s. Get really bad bursitis, which coupled with frozen shoulder leaves me at times housebound with ice on my knees and hot waterbottle on my shoulder, quite the sight!



How long do they last?

Generally I find they last around 4 years wearing them every day for work and at home doing the house renovating too.

Though they don't fall apart at all and probably are better than the other kneepads I've tried even after the four years... I replace them just for the extra support around the 4 year mark.

When first wear them they may feel a little firm but the beads mould to your knees and within a week they're super comfortable.

Also seems very resistant to nails, screws etc which I would of shredded my knee up on multiple times over the years if I hadn't been wearing them.

 

[Aire]

How long do they last?

Ive been using these for around 8 years now and I'm on my 4th pair, current ones are about 9 months old so I'm getting more than 2 years use per pair.

I'm not sure how mastermixlee gets 4 years out of them, maybe I just work harder

Also worth noting that they don't fit all trousers, dont have an issue with any snickers but can be a tight fit with other trousers.

 

[Mastermixlee]

Ive been using these for around 8 years now and I'm on my 4th pair, current ones are about 9 months old so I'm getting more than 2 years use per pair.

I'm not sure how mastermixlee gets 4 years out of them, maybe I just work harder

Quite possibly lol as at the moment I mainly do breakdowns and services so not as much installation and pipework as some others.

It's either that or I spend less time on my knees outside of working hours

 

[Mastermixlee]

My cousins a commercial flooring contractor who is on his knees all day every day for work and he goes through a pair of these every 18 months. But he works pretty much 7 days a week and long hours. So your mileage may vary lol

Still worth every penny in my opinion.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I use redbacks very soft and comfortable

 

[Aire]

I use redbacks very soft and comfortable

Never seen these before, they look good though. I'll give them a try when I'm ready for a new pair.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Never seen these before, they look good though. I'll give them a try when I'm ready for a new pair.

Yep I think they are

 

[Harvest Fields]

I use the standard snickers ones. Do me ok.

 

[Matthew Score]

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.

 

[Rob Foster]

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.

I think thats a really sensible approach, esp. the 1st hour and the roll up into the day charge
brilliant ...its easy for customers to understand
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[Dave verd]

It's not just knee pads (red backs for me) but all safety gear. Treat your self to good ear defenders not cheap and a good respirator for working in lofts and good lighting