1. Install two dedicated 120V 20A GFCI protected circuits, distance unknown.
2. Install two 20A duplexes.
3. Provide license, insurance cert., workman comp including for owner & W-9.
4. Completely read installation instructions. Installation in compliance with codes and instructions.
5. Get permit, call for inspection, etc.
6. Sign sub-contractor contract.
7. Provide warranty and schedule it within 72 hours.
8. No advance. Payment on completion with customer satisfaction and all papers provided.
1. Install two dedicated 120V 20A GFCI protected circuits, distance unknown.
2. Install two 20A duplexes.
3. Provide license, insurance cert., workman comp including for owner & W-9.
4. Completely read installation instructions. Installation in compliance with codes and instructions.
5. Get permit, call for inspection, etc.
6. Sign sub-contractor contract.
7. Provide warranty and schedule it within 72 hours.
8. No advance. Payment on completion with customer satisfaction and all papers provided.
Unless I was at the point of last desperation, I would tell them to kiss my . I make my prices and my contract. Even if you don't loose your you definitely wont win for that kind of money.
"Distance unknown" starts this one off with a bang. "Oh, I need those two circuits run to my two garden sheds" as you peer out their kitchen window through the mists at some buildings close to the horizon........
And #8 slams the lid on the coffin. No money down, no showey for work.
And frankly, $300 doesn't even work for a pair of convenience receps mounted next to the panel. Not with all the other bull**** tied to the job.
i agree, that's too many hoops. I don't provide workman's comp for myself because it's coming out of my own pocket anyway. Stupid, IMO. On the other hand, being electrically licensed would be a good idea unless the locale has no requirements nor provisions for licensure (which would make it a stupid requirement on HO part unless they hire out of area where such requirements exist). Permit would be a definite but find out what the EI inspects before hand to inform HO of any possible extra expenses associated with a failed inspection (local EI for me inspects for smoke alarms in required places even if permit wasn't for work in those areas and will fail if they aren't present (yes, I got in touch and found this out for myself, not second-hand info)).
In your case, I'd tell HO have a nice day and walk away, unless of course you are really struggling for cash (I couldn't do such a job at the moment anyway, so moot point) but just my opinion. Too many hoops and up-front requirements that I had no say on to make it worth even my poor butt's while.
There's an idea. Pretend like you misread the quote. Lead them on by pretending to agree for the job at three-grand, and then balk when you make them admit the final price.
You could also ask for a credit score from all 3 major credit reporting agencies, bank account numbers, email passwords, and information on the siblings.
Around here, it will take you about four hours to pull a permit if you are lucky.
You could hire a permit service but, that will cost $200 to $300 for a simple stand alone permit. Plus what ever the municipality charges. Some here have a minimum fee of $125.
I don't see $300 happening unless you are installing them next to the electric panel and you are in a rural area and they do not care as much about permits.
Just takes a few keystrokes to get a permit in Lincoln NE. (Your basic add a few outlets, new machine and so on.) If its a new bldg will need a plan revue and may take a few weeks.
Some towns around here, like Maplewood, process the permit instantly for licensed contractors. Other towns like Chatham Borough could take 3 weeks, and then the inspector can't find the address and doesn't bother to call anyone to say he can't find it. Imagine if a private contractor did that? He wouldn't be in business very long, but I digress.
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