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A new barber shop requires the following elements: 1- Genareal area lighting. 2- Receptacles for barber stations. 3- 240 Volt AC ckt. 4- A ceiling fan. 5- Restroom wiring. 6- Exit sign.
Question-- Would you give one total price, or itemize each aspect with separate pricing and then show the total cost?
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I like to itemize down to the wirenuts and screws...
It only protects me from the unseen circumstances and change orders.
Giving someone a set price without itemizing what the price covers is a recipe for finacial disaster.
-Virgil Residential/Commercial Inspector 5 Star Inspections Member IAEI
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I think it also helps minimize "sticker shock". Customers are able to see how it all adds up.
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I give a very detailed bill on time & material work. I do not break down any of the costs on bid work unless specifically asked to do so.
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I will detail finely on T&M, I will itemize bigger jobs ( big for me) as to what work is to be done & major materials in sections similar to your list Redsy.
It makes it easier for the customer to 'veto' any line item.
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I saw this and had a question. Have any of you been burned by a D-I-Y er who used your proposal as his material list and you lost the job? This has happened to me several times. I work in a combined city (has to be inspected) and rural setting ( no inspection). Seems to happen more often on the rural side.
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spkjpr, yes i have, and as a result i will purposely draw vauge prints , or write up proposals that detail the work involved more than the specific parts involved. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/frown.gif) [This message has been edited by sparky (edited 06-23-2001).]
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I've heard that some people (not big jobs) will work up the numbers and only give a verbal quote unless the customer will sign a contract or they are compensated in some way for providing a written one. I've seen a number of times where the only purpose of the estimate was to satisfy an Insurance claim. They have no intention of hiring anybody, or certainly not us.
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The thing about 'customer service' is that there always seems to be a different customer on the horizon
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