[union347sparky]

Well, this is a first for me. I have a customer that is building a small mom-in-law suite. It's a simple job for sure and I was asked to give a bid. He is a nice enough guy with a limited budget. So after I getting my bid he asked me to adjust it for doing the rough only and he would trim-out. What do you all think of this arrangement? If it wasn't such a simple job I would be concerned. I am thinking about doing it.

No. Not ever. I start, I finish. My name, my permit, my insurance, my livelihood, my problem. I pass inspection I want paid.

If it was so simple why does he need you at all?

 

[union347sparky]

This happens fairly often with people who do all of the framing and such themselves. It usually takes them 2 years to finish. What the do after the rough in is there problem. 8/10 customers call back because "something doesn't work" which turns into a service call to fix their mistakes.

You must never get permits.

 

[union347sparky]

i don't disagree with you exactly, it's just that the really important connections will be done correctly and to code . It's the only way a good electrician works . Installing his own devices is better than him getting joe the handyman to do it , wouldn't you say? He will be calling if you make it hard to figure out

No. Joe handyman has at least some experience. Jo blow homeowner is a complete moron when it comes to our field. He'll pull out his wife's pink tool set she got for running for the cure. Then he'll watch a 10 minute YouTube video and think he's an expert. He just has to remember the back is negative, white positive, and that shiny one is extra. I wouldn't trust the average HO put on a cover plate let alone figure out the difference between line and load on a GFCI. Or where they go.

 

[union347sparky]

When I rough-in all wires are terminated in panel. All joints are made up and all devices are pig-tailed. That way my trim goes quick. I think what I will do is adjust my bid and move all the costs to the rough-in. I will explain to him his savings will be very small by him doing the trim. That might change his mind and maybe he will see that I am trying to work with him.

Well use easy numbers for argument sake
Complete job. 1000 bucks
HO does own trimming. 2000 bucks
HO tries to help in anyway. 10000 bucks

I exaggerate for example. HO can sweep up AFTER I leave.