Reasonable quotation??

[KingDave123]

Hi there,

I have just been asked to tender on a large house, effectively a new build. The builder has given me a copy of the quotation from another electrical firm as he wants to use me. It seems to me to be a bit on the low side!

What do you guys reckon?

Here it is:

Ground Floor Sitting Room:
8 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
5 x Double sockets
1 x TV point
1 x BT point
1 x Smoke detector

Kitchen:
8 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
1 x Heat alarm
1 x Hob supply
1 x Oven supply
1 x Extractor hood supply (no allowance for ducting)
1 x Dishwasher supply
1 x Fridge/Freezer supply
1 x Microwave supply
1 x TV point
1 x Under cupboard lighting supply (no allowance for lights or fitting)
2 x Island pendant lights
5 x Double sockets

Conservatory:
4 x Double sockets
2 x Pendants switched from 2 positions

Dining Room:
8 x LED downlights switched from 3 positions
4 x Double sockets

Utility:
4 x LED downlights switched from 2 positions
1 x Boiler supply
1 x Washing machine supply
1 x Tumble dryer supply
2 x Double sockets
1 x Extractor fan

Hallway:
1 x Pendant centre light switched from 1 position
1 x Smoke Alarm
1 x Double socket

W/C:
2 x LED Downlights switched from 1 position
1 x Extractor fan

Games Room:
9 x LED downlights switched from 2 positions
5 x Double sockets
1 x TV point
1 x BT point

Shower Room:
4 x LED downlights switched from 1 position
1 x Extractor fan
1 x Shaver socket
1 x Mirror feed (no allowance for light)

Store:
4 x LED downlights switched from 1 position

Garage:
2 x 6ft fluorescent lights switched from 2 positions
3 x Double sockets

External:
2 x External sockets
6 x External light feeds with override (no allowance for lights)
1 x Porch light switched from 1 position

Bedroom 2:
6 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
4 x Double sockets
1 x TV point

En-Suite:
3 x LED Downlights switched from 1 position
100mm Extractor Fan with Timer
Mirror Light Feed (no allowance for light or fitting)
1 x shaver point

Bedroom 3:
6 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
4 x Double sockets
1 x TV point

En-Suite:
3 x LED Downlights switched from 1 position
100mm Extractor Fan with Timer Mirror Light Feed (no allowance for light or fitting)
1 x shaver point

Bedroom 1:
6 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
4 x Double sockets
1 x TV point

Dressing Room:
2 x LED downlights switched from 1 position

En-Suite:
3 x LED Downlights switched from 1 position
100mm Extractor Fan with Timer Mirror Light Feed (no allowance for light or fitting)
1 x shaver point

Bedroom 4:
6 x LED Downlights switched from 2 positions
4 x Double sockets
1 x TV point

Dressing Room:
2 x LED downlights

En-Suite:
3 x LED Downlights switched from 1 position
100mm Extractor Fan with Timer Mirror Light Feed (no allowance for light or fitting)
1 x shaver point

Hallway/Landing:
2 x smoke detectors
5 x LED downlights switched from 3 positions
1 x Double socket

Cupboard:
1 x Pendant centre light switched from 1 position

External:
3 x Balcony wall lights switched from 1 position (no allowance for lights)

Other:
4 x Underfloor heating mats, 1 for each en-suite to include supply and fit
1 x Dual RCD metal clad consumer unit and bonding
Hard wiring of 7 Room stats for ground floor heating (no allowance for stats)
Connection of heating system
Includes all Certification upon completion
All Socket Outlets and Switches to be white plastic
Aerial Installation to be carried out by 3rd party
Fans to include ducting as required.

The price came in at £10,750.

Let me know your thoughts!

Cheers

 

[deadshort]

Ye, you can do that for £10k with Newlec !

 

[mwatsonxx]

I think you're being conned. You're installing over 250 separate wiring points that's roughly £40 per point, inclusive of cable, accessory cost and your labour.

 

[KingDave123]

Not sure about being conned but I reckon the electrical firm have gone in low on purpose and make their money on the extras. I know the plumbing for the place is gonna hit around £50k.

The builder is a good guy, I do plenty of work with him but I am more than happy to walk away from this one. Luckily I have work coming out of my ears so its no bother for me. I roughly worked out the best I could do was £12,700. I know the client too, and there will be loads of extras and alterations. I would rather give them an accurate figure first off!

 

[mwatsonxx]

It's not good business to hope for extras and alterations. Your base price is what you have to get right and show a healthy profit.

 

[KingDave123]

I couldn't agree more! That's what I have always done. I'm not about to change that now!

 

[Doggit]

What the other guy is charging, is completely immaterial. You've worked out your price, and as long as you're happy to do it for that, then that's the best price to go in for. If the builder wants you to do the work because he trusts how you do things, then he'll pay the extra 2K, and if he want to save the money, then tell him thanks for letting you quote for the job, but you'll have to pass this time.

 

[mwatsonxx]

Luckily I have work coming out of my ears so its no bother for me.

Serious question, are you sure you're charging enough?

 

[Doggit]

I suspect he's cut the price down to the bone to see if he can be competitive to the other guys.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

89 lights inside the house, and electric UFH.

Are you sure that you want a job which has clearly been specced by a madman?

 

[deadshort]

Are you moving Bas ?

DS

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Nah - can't find a lorry big enough for my collection of pendants and fluorescent strips.

 

[securespark]

Nah - can't find a lorry big enough for my collection of pendants and fluorescent strips.

Sorry, I read that as:

Nah - can't find a lorry big enough for my collection of pedants and fluorescent strips.

 

[KingDave123]

I like to think I am competitive price wise. Especially as I am down here south coast. Bas......I get the impression you are not a fan of downlights?? .
Trust me, I'd rather be putting a centre light in each room!

 

[securespark]

It sounds like the figure is a low one.

Why, I'm not sure.

I would go in at £15K without extras.

Do any parts of the building fall under Part M?