Trading terms and conditions (2023)
Trading as Rehoboth Solutions.
About Rehoboth solutions
Home Improvements and Property Maintenance since 1991.
Qualification include: Mechanical Engineering, Tool-Making and Electrical Installation 16th addition.
Projects include:
Bathroom, toilet and kitchen installation - various aspects of plumbing. Stud walls, door fitting and decorating.
Disables access: External Ramps with anti slip surface and galvanised rails. Grab rails for internal use and customized door threshold fillets or removal for wheelchair use.
Electrical work, including small off grid installations.
Exterior work include: solar panel framework, fencing, shed, wooden cabin and workshop erection and fitting out.
Please note, all types of work considered. This doesn’t include bricklaying but does include repair work and small cement block projects.
Labour charge
£20 per hour or part thereof.
Note: The meaning of “or part thereof” Any time up to and including the first hour, so if a job is completed in under an hour then £20 will still be charged. This will apply to subsequent hours worked.
Running costs
Running cost charge will be charged per mile travelled @ 50p per mile. This is normally applied when travelling outside my locality to a client's property or when getting materials. Labour charges also apply, as much time is often spent getting materials.
Working terms explained (Quotes - Consultation - Estimates)
Quotes
Before a quote can be produced, many hours can be spent planing out a project, to determine what materials are needed, this in turn means contacting suppliers to check product suitability, availability and cost comparisons.
Clients often need appraising of the progress as the quote is being put together, what materials or products are available and their suitability for the project. Also, a realistic working time-frame to complete.
The quote will include material cost, delivery charges and labour.
The charge for the quote will then need to be settled on receipt of the quote and before any further work is done. Please note, that any amendments to a quote after it has been received will be charged accordingly.
Charges for Quotes £15 per hour.
If the quote is accepted, an agreed amount, for example 50% -70% of the total cost, will be required at least 4 days prior to the work commencing. If the working time frame is going to be lengthy, then an alternative arrangements will be necessary.
Please note that the client must agree that they are going to be invoiced for the quote and the bill settled before any other work is done.
An agreement like the one below will need to be signed and dated.
Quote agreement
I ……………………….. (Name)
Address………………………………………
Contact Tel/Mobile
Agree to pay Nigel Wright (trading as Rehoboth Solutions) the cost to produce a quote for the project/work to be done at:
Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Signature
Date
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Consultancy
£45 per hour or part thereof.
What is the difference between an idea being talked about and consultancy?
How many times do we have a good idea about a job that needs doing but haven’t the technical know how to know if the idea will work?
So we chat to our family and friends to get approval and to get their opinion. But what we don’t get is the assurance that the idea will work. This is an idea being talked about.
The next step is to call someone who we believe is experienced or qualified to give us advice. We give them the idea, and they say yes, that will work or no, that will not work and this is why and this is how etc. This is consultancy.
Estimates
Prior to any work being considered, it is always necessary to visit the site, meet the client and talk about the project. I can at that time confirm whether I can or can not do the work. However, I can not provide an accurate quote of the cost to complete the project but a rough estimation. The actual hours will then be calculated when the work is complete and cost adjustments made. This may be higher or lower than the estimated cost.
If the client would like me to provide a detailed quote, then I am happy to do so. Quote charges apply.
Assistance (helping hands)
If you require someone to help with a project, then I would be happy to assist. Please be aware that all materials, tools, and equipment to carry out the work will need to be provided. (as I am just the helping hand)
Current Labour charge and running costs apply.
Alternative and portable power systems, often called off grid
Feasibility reports
Please be aware that before any small off grid system can be created, certain things have to be worked out regarding power needs and whether such a system is feasible.
First stage
At the general enquiry stage, I can discuss what the client requires. I can only give an opinion whether the requirements will be achievable.
If at this point it is agreed that a visit to the site is going to be required then this will be on the understanding that it will be necessary to create a feasibility report.
During the visit, more specific details will be required, to determine if the alternative power system / off grid system can actually be built.
At the site location options will be discussed re: the siting of a freestanding solar array and if a designated battery storage site is available, this may be an outbuilding, shed or cabin. Measurements and photos will be made at site location as required.
Cost for the feasibility report £120. The details will be emailed.