Pricing
In a nutshell:
Pricing depends on what it is, where it is, and when it is.
For eligible jobs, the more work you have in a row, the better the price.
If I have to quote it, the final price may be less than that quoted but all depends on what I feel like dropping it to.
Do and charge on a "coin operated" basis is the fastest and cheapest service option based on labour and resources.
Payment terms:
Prepaid: The fastest and most economical service is on a "do and charge" and "coin operated" basis. PayID to 0421164224 with your phone number as the reference. If credit is insufficient, more will be required or works stop. Any unused credit is refunded.
Postpaid: Sign a generic contract (helps weed out the non-payers), get a quote, discuss flexible payment plans (if applicable), pay a deposit for parts, progress payments may be required (large jobs only) and the remainder payable on completion.
Low risk: Local small jobs and regular customers are eligible for this. Pay once the job is done.
Flexible payment plans:
If money is a problem, let me know beforehand.
I may be able to make provision for paying it off over time. If it's only a few weeks or months, there's no extra cost. Any longer is indexed with inflation. When the banksters print money into existence without backing it by material substance, it makes money less valuable.
"Can you do it cheaper?"
All depends how flexible you are with time and if I feel up to it. Warranties may carry restrictions. You may have to bring your own parts (and if they fail, it's another call out to replace them).
The cheapest and best service is do and charge, or on a "coin operated" basis.
Transparency in pricing (How rates are determined):
Employers usually pay their full time workers about $50/h.
It seems to me they offer full time work but then dismiss the workers when the work runs out, which is dishonest. That's another topic for another day.
I made spreadsheets which calculate the charge out hourly rate when factoring in employee leave entitlements and core business licensing overhead costs.
Employee leave entitlements adds about 10% to the base hourly rate.
Core business licensing overhead costs adds 2% to the base hourly rate.
Simple Workcover calculations are based on 18% of the base rate (Source, Page 13)
Base rate $50/h + Workcover equivalent $9/h + Casual loading $5/h + Contractor licensing obligations $1/h = $65/h
A wider range of services means more licensing obligations.
That's where I get the $70/h from - if you regularly have a full day's worth of work.
Travel costs work out to be about $0.80 - $1.20/Km, depending on travel efficiency.
These rates may increase as the dollar continues to devalue.
I've also invested a lot of money behind the scenes to help bring you the best.
A contractor isn't guaranteed 8 hours of work a day and therein lies the problem - the shortfall needs to be factored in to the hourly rate. Sometimes there's too many rainy days, which delay jobs that involve outdoor work. Some jobs carry a high warranty risk.
At 50% billable hours, the hourly rate works out to be $140/h, hence it wouldn't be unreasonable to call for at least $140 plus parts for a short visit.
You also have grubs that don't pay or take years to pay, and the losses from these have to be spread out over other jobs.
Parts and warranty:
I do put a markup on parts. This also means there's no cost to you if they fail.
For electrical, where possible, I prefer the Voltex brand. They have good lab testing and an efficient supply chain, ensuring value for money. Their warranty also means you can ring them up even if I'm unable to get there in a timely manner, and you can still claim warranty through them.
You can bring your own parts. But if they fail or they're the wrong parts, this means extra labour costs you'll have to pay.
Air conditioners: I do quote / charge more for air conditioners because I have premium options available. You get what you pay for.
If you need just a basic installation, anyone can do those. My availability depends on how busy I am.
Service limitations in summer:
Summer is the least preferable time of year for me to be performing some types of work.
Services remain available, but availability and pricing may be impacted.
Work in the roof space can only be safely carried out on a rainy day.
Air conditioner installations and meter box upgrades can only be carried out on dry days.
Work involving underground power trenches may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
For best pricing, it is best to have your needs attended to in the cooler months, especially when it comes to work in the roof space.
Pricing depends on what it is, where it is, and when it is.
For eligible jobs, the more work you have in a row, the better the price.
If I have to quote it, the final price may be less than that quoted but all depends on what I feel like dropping it to.
Do and charge on a "coin operated" basis is the fastest and cheapest service option based on labour and resources.
Payment terms:
Prepaid: The fastest and most economical service is on a "do and charge" and "coin operated" basis. PayID to 0421164224 with your phone number as the reference. If credit is insufficient, more will be required or works stop. Any unused credit is refunded.
Postpaid: Sign a generic contract (helps weed out the non-payers), get a quote, discuss flexible payment plans (if applicable), pay a deposit for parts, progress payments may be required (large jobs only) and the remainder payable on completion.
Low risk: Local small jobs and regular customers are eligible for this. Pay once the job is done.
Flexible payment plans:
If money is a problem, let me know beforehand.
I may be able to make provision for paying it off over time. If it's only a few weeks or months, there's no extra cost. Any longer is indexed with inflation. When the banksters print money into existence without backing it by material substance, it makes money less valuable.
"Can you do it cheaper?"
All depends how flexible you are with time and if I feel up to it. Warranties may carry restrictions. You may have to bring your own parts (and if they fail, it's another call out to replace them).
The cheapest and best service is do and charge, or on a "coin operated" basis.
Transparency in pricing (How rates are determined):
Employers usually pay their full time workers about $50/h.
It seems to me they offer full time work but then dismiss the workers when the work runs out, which is dishonest. That's another topic for another day.
I made spreadsheets which calculate the charge out hourly rate when factoring in employee leave entitlements and core business licensing overhead costs.
Employee leave entitlements adds about 10% to the base hourly rate.
Core business licensing overhead costs adds 2% to the base hourly rate.
Simple Workcover calculations are based on 18% of the base rate (Source, Page 13)
Base rate $50/h + Workcover equivalent $9/h + Casual loading $5/h + Contractor licensing obligations $1/h = $65/h
A wider range of services means more licensing obligations.
That's where I get the $70/h from - if you regularly have a full day's worth of work.
Travel costs work out to be about $0.80 - $1.20/Km, depending on travel efficiency.
These rates may increase as the dollar continues to devalue.
I've also invested a lot of money behind the scenes to help bring you the best.
A contractor isn't guaranteed 8 hours of work a day and therein lies the problem - the shortfall needs to be factored in to the hourly rate. Sometimes there's too many rainy days, which delay jobs that involve outdoor work. Some jobs carry a high warranty risk.
At 50% billable hours, the hourly rate works out to be $140/h, hence it wouldn't be unreasonable to call for at least $140 plus parts for a short visit.
You also have grubs that don't pay or take years to pay, and the losses from these have to be spread out over other jobs.
Parts and warranty:
I do put a markup on parts. This also means there's no cost to you if they fail.
For electrical, where possible, I prefer the Voltex brand. They have good lab testing and an efficient supply chain, ensuring value for money. Their warranty also means you can ring them up even if I'm unable to get there in a timely manner, and you can still claim warranty through them.
You can bring your own parts. But if they fail or they're the wrong parts, this means extra labour costs you'll have to pay.
Air conditioners: I do quote / charge more for air conditioners because I have premium options available. You get what you pay for.
If you need just a basic installation, anyone can do those. My availability depends on how busy I am.
Service limitations in summer:
Summer is the least preferable time of year for me to be performing some types of work.
Services remain available, but availability and pricing may be impacted.
Work in the roof space can only be safely carried out on a rainy day.
Air conditioner installations and meter box upgrades can only be carried out on dry days.
Work involving underground power trenches may be delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
For best pricing, it is best to have your needs attended to in the cooler months, especially when it comes to work in the roof space.