help! shop tiling ?

[CLAYS TILES]

sorry thats a wrong title but this is wot i was meant to say....................

i've had a call today, from a kitchen/bathroom company.
he's basically asking me to do his tiling as the bloke he has at the moment is leaving due to illness.
my question is wot would i be charging? it could lead to loadsa work if price is right! i don't want to go in with usual price quote due to it leading onto more work!
:stupid: help.................................

 

[Grace'sDad]

- ask outright what the other guy's rates were. If you're more expensive, say so.
He'll either laugh in your face (in which case you're probly better not involved) or agree to discuss. On the other hand, you may be cheaper. Either way; ask questions before commiting to a price.

Why did he call you? Random call or has he had a recommendation / heard of your reputation?

 

[CLAYS TILES]

- ask outright what the other guy's rates were. If you're more expensive, say so.
He'll either laugh in your face (in which case you're probly better not involved) or agree to discuss. On the other hand, you may be cheaper. Either way; ask questions before commiting to a price.

Why did he call you? Random call or has he had a recommendation / heard of your reputation?

a mutual friend gave him my card about 3 months back, he must of kept it?

 

[DHTiling]

Good luck daz.....remember what i told you mate........and you will do fine......

 

[CLAYS TILES]

Good luck daz.....remember what i told you mate........and you will do fine......

dave, you was spot on wot you told me b4!
i havn't forgot m8

 

[Grace'sDad]

a mutual friend gave him my card about 3 months back, he must of kept it?

It's a good opportunity then!

Remember what Dave told you - whatever that was!

 

[Daz]

I had a similar call this week; Property Developer - his tiler is moving abroad and he needs a reliable tiler to sort 2 shower areas urgently but more work in the pipeline. I had a couple of free days this week due to jobs being postponed so said I could help, but charged my usual price. He was impressed with my work and attitude and has already offered 2 more travertine bathrooms.

My advice is to stick to your guns and charge your usual day rate 'cos your reputation will win you further business anyway.

Good luck

 

[CLAYS TILES]

It's a good opportunity then!

Remember what Dave told you - whatever that was!

thankyou, sorry i cannot say, my lips are sealed!!!!:lol:

 

[Droopy]

Don't ever reduce your price because it may lead to more work.
As GD said, ask what he pays, then take it from there.

 

[pjtiler]

price work 23/25 quid a m2

day work 150 aday

 

[charlie1]

i would charge 20-25 pm as it would lead to more work however be aware that working for bathroom/ kitchen companys you need to discuss more than just money.

-ask exactly what your duties will be., ie, who does the siliconing and prep work.

- if someone else is doing the prep work (which is often the case) will they leave a decent substraight? ,DO NOT LET THEM RIP THE ****.

Good luck.

 

[GazTech]

God luck Daz, remember what Dave told you, and remember what I told you.."keep your clothes on"...lol

 

[CLAYS TILES]

God luck Daz, remember what Dave told you, and remember what I told you.."keep your clothes on"...lol

:lol: pmsl....................................