Private Work & Payment

[jaydebruyne]

Ok, So I've just started doing private work. I've done 1 job which is leading on to more work. The first one was replacing a showermate pump, regrouting the tiles and changing some basin tap cartridges. I bought all parts with my credit card, did the work and now still waiting for payment 2 weeks later :/

Going forward, I think I'd prefer cash on the day.

How do you guys do it? What's the best way? Do you request payment for parts up front? I've no idea what's the best thing to do and would welcome any suggestions.

Needless to say I'm skint most of the time so buying parts with my own cash is not preferable, but if needs be I'll do it.

Cheers all

 

[rpm]

T&C`s - Payment on completion!

 

[Rickster123]

Why are you still waiting for payment mate? What's the delay?

 

[hammers4spanner]

Why the hell are you waiting for payment after two weeks?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Pay agreed price at end of job by method agreed - cash or cash

If it's a bigger job where I'll pay say over £100 on materials then I want that upfront.

You tell them you want paying. If you leave without being paid then what's the reason? If you agree into your bank then you want it done same day, there's no excuses, be polite but firm. End of.

 

[TFGplumbing]

Ok, So I've just started doing private work. I've done 1 job which is leading on to more work. The first one was replacing a showermate pump, regrouting the tiles and changing some basin tap cartridges. I bought all parts with my credit card, did the work and now still waiting for payment 2 weeks later :/

Going forward, I think I'd prefer cash on the day.

How do you guys do it? What's the best way? Do you request payment for parts up front? I've no idea what's the best thing to do and would welcome any suggestions.

Needless to say I'm skint most of the time so buying parts with my own cash is not preferable, but if needs be I'll do it.

Cheers all

I used to post all my invoices got ****ed off with waiting for the cash.

Now I write out an NCR invoice on completion.

I'd just go round there mate, they will feel more awkward than you

 

[clarky101]

Private work is cash.....so you either get some up front for the materials or get a slush fund going....make a decision on how much your ceiling will be to spend on the mats before asking for the cash ie small stuff like ball valves, washing machine taps, etc ...or get a cash account with a local merchant

 

[ShaunCorbs]

30 days for big work (upto 5 mil) and 15 days for normal work (upto 5k)

 

[wattsie1987]

Payment on completion full installs material cost up front boiler changes I'll risk it but if they didn't pay then it would be removed there and then!

To be fair I'm a good judge of character and if in doubt I wouldn't take the job on.

 

[hammers4spanner]

Private work is cash finish job get paid imo

 

[clarky101]

PJs are cash, cash only on completion no t/c, tax etc, that's why the customers want them done cos it's cheaper.......allegally...

 

[Chalked]

Have you rang or emailed them? Some people just need a little nudge, not because they don't want to pay. It's just not at the top of their priorities.
When you give them your invoice always say you would be grateful for prompt payment so you can remain competitive.

 

[Phil]

Do you need separate liability insurance for private work?

 

[hammers4spanner]

You need insurance if you work in someones house imho

 

[plumben]

if the materials are over £50 i ask for material money up front or before i bring them into the property, and payment on completion of job of pre agreed amount or with in two weeks if its a big job