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Comments (7)
Undisclosed Integrator #1
I don't think you were asking about billable times, travel times, setup time, cleanup time, or anything else except mounting the camera. Is that correct? If I were standing in that room you picture with a ladder, 4 lightweight dome cameras, and the mounting hardware ready to go I could install them in 1 hour no problem. I'm not counting walking to truck, clean up, or anything else just install. If you take into account setup, clean up, trips to the truck, lunch etc., then you want to bill for an hour/camera to make a profit even though realistically any half way competent installer worth his weight should be able to 15+ in a single day.
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Kevin Beslity
If it was a single camera install, I would figure two hours. That's not including running a cable to the camera. If it was part of a larger job, it would be different. In general, depending of bid of the job, we charge 2 hours a camera, with cable run. It also depends how long the run is.
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #3
I did a job where I would have billed 8 hours. Why? Access to the place could take most of that time getting in and out, by boat, which leaves and returns once a day.
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Kyle Clancy
For what it’s worth to add. I’m learning a lot from what I see as an average install expectation from pros. I’m currently learning and cutting my teeth and I charge a flat fee to keep it fair for customer, as I’m still compiling proper time saving tools and skills. It gets done slow sometimes and I don’t have to worry about time, other then recording in my notes for my future jobs, so I can gage my efficiency. I’m very honest with the clients. “I haven’t done one like this, but I’m sure I can pull it off.
I wonder if any of you have had similar starts?
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