12-08-2014, 07:03 AM
Thanks for the comment Rapid Edge .
Would need to buy a router , jig , clamps , mitre saw , plus all the other spares and sundries a fitter carries . Got a van though and lord knows how many other power and hand tools one accumulates down the years .
Got plenty of experience in electrical work so this would be done by myself . Have to register with a trade body for Part P i suppose but that's no problem . Basic plumbing I can do , gas or anything tricky i could sub out . Same with the tiling .
You're right about winning the work i think . One thing i am NOT is a salesman ! It's also the product knowledge that worries me . Customers may ask 'well which worktop do you recommend' or 'which sink would look best in this kitchen' . Truth is my knowledge on this would be very limited , though if i focused on using a couple of suppliers and got to know their product ranges i could become better informed in theory.
Then it's just a case of finding out about the various different types of worktop , how to cut them etc . Huge learning curve which i think is arkward if you're not working with this stuff day in day out .
Not bad with a tape measure (or foldy rule
) and dimensions so could design i think after a bit of practice . I know for a fact though that kitchens i've done in the past hardly ever went smoothly and there was nearly always a mistake by the kitchen 'surveyor' .
Suppose i could offer a fitting service only , along with a supply and fit also . Maybe i'm trying to run before i can walk
Food for thought though , and something i want to pursue .
Would need to buy a router , jig , clamps , mitre saw , plus all the other spares and sundries a fitter carries . Got a van though and lord knows how many other power and hand tools one accumulates down the years .
Got plenty of experience in electrical work so this would be done by myself . Have to register with a trade body for Part P i suppose but that's no problem . Basic plumbing I can do , gas or anything tricky i could sub out . Same with the tiling .
You're right about winning the work i think . One thing i am NOT is a salesman ! It's also the product knowledge that worries me . Customers may ask 'well which worktop do you recommend' or 'which sink would look best in this kitchen' . Truth is my knowledge on this would be very limited , though if i focused on using a couple of suppliers and got to know their product ranges i could become better informed in theory.
Then it's just a case of finding out about the various different types of worktop , how to cut them etc . Huge learning curve which i think is arkward if you're not working with this stuff day in day out .
Not bad with a tape measure (or foldy rule
) and dimensions so could design i think after a bit of practice . I know for a fact though that kitchens i've done in the past hardly ever went smoothly and there was nearly always a mistake by the kitchen 'surveyor' .Suppose i could offer a fitting service only , along with a supply and fit also . Maybe i'm trying to run before i can walk
Food for thought though , and something i want to pursue .
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