Rewires...

[Welshsparky]

Doing a rather large rewire at the moment that is costing me a fortune in materials/ Labour/fuel etc , cant help but think i should ask for some payment upfront before starting a job, How many people on here do this?

 

[james the spark]

depends how big the job is really under 4k rewire i dont bother much over that sure ask for a 1st fix payment

 

[i=p/u]

i always ask for materials upfront.lol

 

[MKS]

Usually ask for interim payment after 1st fix

 

[cbw]

I do 1 third on 'order' 1 third after 1st fix and final third on completion.

In the current climate even the large blue chip companies are going under, I cannot afford to take a hit.

The other thing was I rewired an old bids bungalow and she died. (Not of electric shock before anyone (DS) starts)

Thankfully I had received 2 thirds of my money and walked away with literally a couple of quid profit.

 

[i=p/u]

thaats it like, i cant afford a hit yet as im new kid on the block...

 

[cbw]

Couldnt threaten to have her killed for non payment

 

[i=p/u]

nope... she wouldnt listen

 

[Rockingit]

Yep, anything over a grand and I require 30% deposit up front (which generally speaking will cover materials).

 

[DaveyD]

Any job over £500.

Materials before start.
60% Labour on 1st fix
40% Labour on 2nd Fix

Regards, Dave