pricing A electrical light install job

[ozeke]

I have A church that I am about to take A look at, the pastor from the church said that he has 12 small chandeliers that needs to be wired directly to the 4" electrical boxes to be in code
And for Insurance purposes.
I am wondering what I should charge this gentlemen, because most of the work that I do is only for the corporation that I work for, And I am on salary. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

 

[charlie b]

Re: pricing A electrical light install job

Being ?on salary? does not mean that you lose the right to personal time. If you are asking if it is ethical to do the work for free, on a voluntary basis, and on your own personal time, then I would say ?yes.? You might consider letting your boss know of your intentions, just to prevent any misunderstanding (i.e., so the boss does not think you are working a second job in competition with your company).

If you intend to charge for the work, however, then I believe that the principles of ethics give you only two choices. One choice is to perform the work on behalf of your company, and require the company to be paid the fee. You might try talking your boss into giving a price break, if you can justify it on the grounds of charity or personal friendships. The other choice is to get your boss? permission to do the work separate from the company and on your own time, so that you get paid the fee directly. If you get permission, then you can give whatever price breaks you wish, and charge whatever you feel is appropriate.

 

[dan55]

Re: pricing A electrical light install job

You mentioned insurance purposes for one of the reasons the work needed to be done. Remember that when you do side work you will not be insured. If something happens you could have serious problems. Seems like when fires happen they always like to look to electrical first.