FluffyTheCampfireSlayer2

$25 an hour for the Tits n Arse, Sean???

That's a bit steep innit - does Debs know that's what you call her?

;-)

jazzys

Thanks guys, much appreciated, will probably bung it somewhere in the middle and see what happens

Jazzys

raspberrykitty

HI

We are not in Australia - yet. But my husband has his own business in the lift industry.

He charges between £250 or £300 per day for labour as a lift fitter depending on the job which is average for the area. If he has to travel a good distance he will add fuel cost, if working weekends time and a half. Staying away , hotel cost plus subsitence cost.

If we are pricing up a job we would cost out the materials - looking on the net or using our local supplier price list and add a bit incase you break something, need extra. Add some for delivery if required. Add the labour and then some profit i.e. 30, 40 or 50 gross margin - what ever the current market will bear. You can always negotiate.

For example this is a quote we did the other day for additional works at a job already quote for.

Material 1 - 10 No = 300
Material 2 - 5 No = 25
Material 3 - 40 No = 50
Material 4 - Pack 100 = 10
Delivery = 50
Sundries = 25
Tool = 30
Labour 2 Days = 500

Sum = 990

40% GM = 1386
50% GM = 1485

So we sent quote for £1490 plus VAT as it seemed like the right kind of price and it was accepted.

To the same customer with another quote we sent a 40% GM and they said it was verging on too expensive as he didnt have enough money in the contract and we wanted the work so reduced to 35% GM and were accepted.

Hope this helps?

cresta57

Hey, you happy back there mate? Last I heard you were heading either back to U.K or to Melbourne. Deadcliff doesn't suit everyone

jazzys

What type of insurance is it i need to be self employed working in / on other peoples properties. Is it just public liability insurance? Or do i need more than that?

Cheers
Jazzys

cresta57

You need public liability circa 1k per year for 5mil of cover.

jazzys

1K, do you know summat i don't cos i just got a quote for for $460

J

cresta57

Mine is $851 per year inc stamp duty & GST, the builders I work for insist on minimum 5 million cover as do the QBSA as part of my licence conditions.

Each year we do a quick phone around but usually Suncorp or Master Builders are the cheapest.

jazzys

Do you have to be a member of the master builders to get the insurance thru them?

J

cresta57

Yes you pay to join them & the cost of joining is the same as you save on your premium. Well it was when we last used them. I just spoke to the o/h & she says the premiums actually dropped considerably a couple of years ago. My figure was from 2006 she can't remember what it is now.

jazzys

thanks mate, i'll do some homework and give em a call

J

Pollyana

One wonders if he has managed to afford to buy a new bed yet or whether he is still sleeping on an inflatable one.......

FluffyTheCampfireSlayer2

Hey Mate!! Heading back out at the end of the year sometime - with eyes wide open this time ...... Melbourne looks good!

Polly...how the devil are you? Yes, managed to buy a new bed. Ya know, I thought you got that back - guess not! We owe you one!
Hope you are well my dear?

viviennef

I pay $102 a month for 20 million p/l. Shopping centres etc like that but we have some high risk activities.

Are you in QLD , be careful about your license obligations, you may need to think about what paperwork you are filliing out and make a plan. I think the QBSA like a license to hang coat hangers

good luck
Vivienne

kporte

Got any jobs for gifted metalworkers Viv?