Wage for installer

[bkksat]

Hi,

Sorry, kind off topic. I would like to get in to sat install career and just wonder how much the installer get pay. Any input welcome.

Regards,

BKK

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by bkksat

... how much the installer get pay.

Not enough... :? :? :lol:

kat

[bkksat]

Kat,

How much that will be enough? Just really want to know that sat install will make a good living income for me. If it's not may be I have to change the direction. Thanks for any advices. :cry:

Regards,

BKKsat

[ctg101]

Originally Posted by bkksat

Kat,

How much that will be enough? Just really want to know that sat install will make a good living income for me. If it's not may be I have to change the direction. Thanks for any advices. :cry:

Regards,

BKKsat

ive seen adds for installation for 99$, but thats for installing dishnetwork stuff

[Admin]

Basic installation: USA$100-$150 depending on the location and how hard it is.

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by Admin

depending on the location and how hard it is.

LOL !! :lol:

So you charge more if its harder?? HeHeHe Wish I could get away with that... :wink:

kat

[Admin]

Bobkat...

Here is an example... A customer wants you to run the cable into the basement (whish is finished by the way), then fish the cable to the family room all the way across the house on the opposite side where the dish is installed. Would you charge this customer the same amount as the one with a simple drilled hole through the wall ?

I know customers might expect you to do miracles, but with labor cost is high and time is of the essence, we can't wire the whole house for $100... right?

:lol:

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by Admin

A customer wants you to run the cable into the basement (whish is finished by the way), then fish the cable to the family room all the way across the house on the opposite side where the dish is installed. Would you charge this customer the same amount as the one with a simple drilled hole through the wall ?

Nope; I would say "Seeya later, Pal..." :wink:

Seriously, the only way to run the cable as you mentioned would be to run it along the outside of the house and then drill through the brick into the family room and put on a wall plate with an F81. There is no way of fishing cable through a finished basement ceiling especially if the floor joists run perpendicular to the direction that the cable is run. In fact, to be honest, I have never fished a cable through a finished wall or ceiling. If the customer insisted it be fished I would refuse the install.

kat

[pictureon]

I think installer should be able to charge more for extras. It's hard though if you travel long distance to the job. You don't want to lose gas and time so you end up doing what the customer wants for same charge...

[ezsat]

two thing ,there is a charge around 100$ for a basic install no more then 100' of wire exposed ,one hole .., and the custom install like fishing ligne and run extra wire to more then one tv the price go up for sur . bkksat i know installer that make 200 $ a day /over 1000$ a week doing subs from dtv contractors dtv pay 60$ first reciever and 20$ each extra one , service call around 25$ . same area some hard work required and tips not included :lol: it's a nice job if you like to keep moving good luck tech.

[bkksat]

: Thanks for all the advices. I have been charged for install FTA system $100.00 to $150.00 upon how hard it is.

Thanks, :wink: