looking at the tone of the conversation here, this might not be the best place for me to ask this question but it seems that most of those who are best qualified to answer my questions are in/on this thread
damned if you, damned if you dont
anyways, let me go ahead....
im a trade tested plumber(for what thats worth)
ive recently been offered a chance to do maintenance/repairs/new installations for a large property management group
i was also told to include any other service that i would be able to offer the company in my company profile
i have a friend who is working now for over 4 years for an electrical contractor
ive seen him at work-he seems very competent to me
he says the boss lets him work on 3 phase & DB's etc
he has now also been selected by Ethekwini Municipality for their trainee electrician prog
this friend says i should also say i can provide electrical services as he will come with to do the work & then i can pay him later
what i want to know is
how much do electricians charge?
do they charge by the hour or by the job?
im going to get feedback from my friend but maybe you guys will advise me
please bear in mind that the electrical work that would be required would be nothing serious/heavy duty.
and, maybe i should not say this but again, let me go ahead...
aside from your concerns about unqualified/inexperienced people doing dangerous & shoddy work, it seems to me like many electricians here are just being protective of their trade secrets(if thats what it can be called)
its all motivated by greed $$$
you dont want too much competition-less competition= more work and allows you to charge what you really want
otherwise you would have to be "competitive"
i dont think you could care less if anyone got electrocuted and died
-hell, as long as you or your company is not going to be blamed-why worry?
im not saying everyone is like this but...
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