What would you be willing to pay

D-OLEARY

im a carpenter and iv been in oz for the last 2 years. im back now and working here for my self. if you were to need a carpenter for a day rate what would u be willing to pay honest question id love an honest answer please and thank you

Hi, welcome back:) would depend on what you were going to be doing really. I know two lads who are decent chippies and they've been struggling to find work. I know some guys who were earning over 1K a week a few years back who are glad of 50 euros a day now. Best of luck finding work

DublinDilbert

I would say 200 per day, including vat, would be ok for most consumers.

D-OLEARY

DublinDilbert wrote: »

I would say 200 per day, including vat, would be ok for most consumers.

ur going to have to dumb that 1 down for me

D-OLEARY

susiespark wrote: »

Hi, welcome back:) would depend on what you were going to be doing really. I know two lads who are decent chippies and they've been struggling to find work. I know some guys who were earning over 1K a week a few years back who are glad of 50 euros a day now. Best of luck finding work

i no the feeling and thanks

paddy147

170-180 euro a day with own transport/tools and "fully insured" too.

johnwest288

Actually got a Quote recently of a Fully qualified Carpenter. Normally Charges 150 per day. But the times that are in it he would do a days work for 120 Reccession Price. Reasonable enough i thought

Joey the lips

As little as possible so my suggestion is to ask 3 carpenters localy to come out and price a job in your house and make sure when you are quoting you beat this price.

martinn123

Joey the lips wrote: »

As little as possible so my suggestion is to ask 3 carpenters localy to come out and price a job in your house and make sure when you are quoting you beat this price.

Ah Joey, things are bad enough for all trades, without wasting the time of 3 chippies to come out to quote for non-existant work, just to get a handle on daily rates.

Anyway if he does that give them at least a cup of tea, and a chat,'' so what do you do for a living yourself'' and watch the reaction.:eek:

D-OLEARY

thanks for the help lads didn't think it was still so much i was prepared to say 70 but dont want to sound like the work would be cheap because id rader do a job for free than have some 1 talk bad about my work

650gs

You need to add the cost of your insurance, van insurance, van tax, van doe, diesel for a year approximately, then you need to cost maintenance to your van for the same year work wear, tools, cost of safe pass then allow for the tax man vat etc, lets not forget the accountant.
Then you add what you would be happy to work for and as self employed add in your profit it might be small these days but whats the point in working for yourself if you are not going to make something.
Add all this up then divide it up and you will get a figure

cardwizzard

Joey the lips wrote: »

As little as possible so my suggestion is to ask 3 carpenters localy to come out and price a job in your house and make sure when you are quoting you beat this price.

This is maddness. OP you will eventually find your water level although it may take a few months of pricing. Be confident going into price a job and explain in a detail quote why your different. Of course this is easy said, but build up a good customer base that can go on a reference list. Word of mouth is your best friend.

As mentioned add all your overheads for the year, and divide by 48 or how many weeks during the year you intend to work. It costs me €300 just to go out the door each week.

All the best and welcome home.

D-OLEARY

650gs wrote: »

You need to add the cost of your insurance, van insurance, van tax, van doe, diesel for a year approximately, then you need to cost maintenance to your van for the same year work wear, tools, cost of safe pass then allow for the tax man vat etc, lets not forget the accountant.
Then you add what you would be happy to work for and as self employed add in your profit it might be small these days but whats the point in working for yourself if you are not going to make something.
Add all this up then divide it up and you will get a figure

haha crazy stuff dont think you would ever get any work wit that sort of price

650gs

crazy stuff is right but what else do you do, people always complain about cost's etc well there is no way round any of that every one of them things are essential

650gs

650gs wrote: »

You need to add the cost of your insurance, van insurance, van tax, van doe, diesel for a year approximately, then you need to cost maintenance to your van for the same year work wear, tools, cost of safe pass then allow for the tax man vat etc, lets not forget the accountant.
Then you add what you would be happy to work for and as self employed add in your profit it might be small these days but whats the point in working for yourself if you are not going to make something.
Add all this up then divide it up and you will get a figure

Agree that's what should be done in an ideal world. In reality, besides the diesel and a bit of wear and tear on vehicle, he'll have those costs whether he's sitting at home twiddling his thumbs or going out to work.

Like it or not, OP will be competing with guys doing nixers to try to make ends meet and those on back to work programmes who are being heavily supplemented by the state. OP, I think to get your foot in the door somewhere, 70 or 80 would be a good start, then build from there when they see how tasty your work is Adverts.ie is one good place to advertise yourself.

Johny 8

120-130 after tax.

plasteritup

pricing any work now is a nightmare,have you any old contacts you can try and generate some work with,buddies or builders,look into fas courses for buisness start ups,and try and get active in looking for work,the more you get the cheaper you can become price wise.

Marcin_diy

650gs wrote: »

You need to add the cost of your insurance, van insurance, van tax, van doe, diesel for a year approximately, then you need to cost maintenance to your van for the same year work wear, tools, cost of safe pass then allow for the tax man vat etc, lets not forget the accountant.
Then you add what you would be happy to work for and as self employed add in your profit it might be small these days but whats the point in working for yourself if you are not going to make something.
Add all this up then divide it up and you will get a figure

When I go to work ( let say office work) nobody pay me for my car insurance, car tax, petrol, service, clothes, technical books I need to read to be up to date with the business) - it goes straight off my salary.

Why should this be different to carpenters, and other specialists?
Do you all get paid car allowances in your work?

200 is way too much. Celtic tiger is over. 120 - 130 is max I would pay.

650gs

No you don't get payed for that your boss pays all that for you so think your self lucky and if you do get let go because there's no work for you, you can claim the dole anyone working for himself cant.
now ad up the figures see what you come up with before you make a stupid comment

paddymick

650gs wrote: »

No you don't get payed for that your boss pays all that for you so think your self lucky and if you do get let go because there's no work for you, you can claim the dole anyone working for himself cant.
now ad up the figures see what you come up with before you make a stupid comment

Well said 650gs...:mad: