What will I need for new build work?

[WarwickApp]

Hi guys. I’ve been offered some price work on new build homes installation work. The prices seem quite good, I reckon once I’m up to pace I could clear £200 a day on the first fixes.

I’ve built up quite a selection of tools over my time but just wondering if there’s any bits any of you new build sparks use on a day to day that you wouldn’t normally expect?

also, any pros & cons to new build work?

cheers guys

 

[Dustydazzler]

Laser level on a tripod for marking out sockets , lights etc

box sinker for soft block walls

 

[PEG]

Hi,i suppose it depends on the type of properties,and if you are working alone or not.

If it is a new customer,i would be looking for a calibrated test device.....to scan them for any signs of unreliability ?

 

[LukeD]

Laser level as mentioned . Knee pads and knee pads again. Dont ---- you knees up like most of us have ! And as it site work.... Buy 19 more eyes to keep an eye on your gear

 

[WarwickApp]

Laser level on a tripod for marking out sockets , lights etc

box sinker for soft block walls

Never thought of a box sinker, cracking idea. Thanks bud

 

[Mike Johnson]

Multi tool for the plasterboard cutouts and a Jokari T&E stripper tool, strips sheath in one movement and both cables in another: https://uk.farnell.com/jokari/t20030/wire-stripper-automatic-flat-cable/dp/7225740?gclid=CjwKCAjwmv or these: C.K Wire Stripper 10¼ - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/c-k-wire-stripper-10-265mm/97204

The Jokari will get inside back boxes and are a wonderful time saver, but shop around they are cheaper even on Amazon.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Apprentice/labourer to do all the hard work!

 

[Mike Johnson]

I think you mean "Apprentice/labourer to do all the dirty and hard work oh and make the tea, do out for smokes, get the McDonalds etc, but make sure they don't own a mobile phone or its switched off.

 

[littlespark]

I’d want more than £200 a day...

 

[pc1966]

Multi tool for the plasterboard cutouts and a Jokari T&E stripper tool, strips sheath in one movement and both cables in another: https://uk.farnell.com/jokari/t20030/wire-stripper-automatic-flat-cable/dp/7225740 or these: C.K Wire Stripper 10¼ - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/c-k-wire-stripper-10-265mm/97204

I have the CK one and it does a great job of stripping T&E. But the utterly pointless crimp bits in the handles tends to bit you palms if not really careful!

I would be tempted to get the Jokari T&E instead, but I don't know how it feels to be able to say one way or another.

Or get the cheaper CK one and angle-grind those bits off!