Going rate for freelance groundsman / climber

[GordonRochdale]

Hello all, I've set myself up as a sole trader, with the intention of becoming a freelance groundsman / 2nd climber (when I have more experience).

 

I'm after the average daily rate for both jobs, so I know where to pitch myself in, with the idea of offering a discount daily rate for the first couple of months in order to get my name out there, and takin into account my experience level.

 

Also, can I offset the cost of equipment for the start up of the business against my tax at the end of the year? Not sure if the rules are different concerning sole trader and ltd company.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Gordon

 

 

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[alex_m]

  GordonRochdale said:

takin into account my experience level.

 

 

What is your experience level? That'll help with a more accurate answer

[GordonRochdale]

No experience as yet, hence the discount I will be applying for the first couple of months

 

 

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[GordonRochdale]

Other than my qualifications that is

 

 

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[Billy]

All costs can be offset against tax a top Groundy self employed £90.00 climber £120.00-£150.00

 

 

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[GordonRochdale]

Cheers Billy, so as a new in experienced groundie I'd probably set my daily rate at around £65/70 possibly moving up as my experience and speed progresses. Depending on local going rates, seem reasonable?

 

 

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[swinny]

  Billy said:

All costs can be offset against tax a top Groundy self employed £90.00 climber £120.00-£150.00

 

 

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This is acheived after a few years not months just to say.

 

You cannot wack your day rate up after a few months. It doesnt work like that sorry.

[Billy]

With no experience you'll be worth £60 ish as you said on the ground and worthless in the tree to be brutally honest, you'll need to go and climb in your own time to gain confidence and speed before marketing yourself as any kind of climber

 

 

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[GordonRochdale]

Yeah I appreciate that, having recently passed cs38/39 I realise there is a hell of a lot more to learn than just passing the course.

 

As a business owner would you employ someone such as myself?

 

I am still seeking unpaid experience too, called round the local firms and had a few promising conversations but nothing as yet

 

 

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[mad matty]

when i subbie as a groundy locally i get about £90-100 a day but i do have over 10 years experience...my own ppe & saws & I climb so have a good idea whats going to be needed from a groundy! Good luck and grab as much experience as possible.