what do you charge for installation??

If you own a shop what do you guys usally charge for installation??

Head Unit $
Amp/Subs $
Door Speakers $
Back Speakers $
EQ $
Crossover $
Alarm $

ANything else?? $$

WE don't do too many amps, but the rest I can answer:
Head unit $45.00 + installation equip
Door speakers $70.00
Back speakers -either $45.00 or $70.00 depending on whether the rear deck has to be taken apart (such as the Lumina)
Alarm $150.00

All prices are strictly for the installation and do not include parts.

Head Unit $ 35.00
Amp/Subs $ Depends on if they want a false floor type install or just to hook up the amp & screw down onto the back seat
Door Speakers $ 35.00
Back Speakers $ Depends on the vehicle ( like a 1999 Honda Civic )
EQ $ 35.00 ( INDASH ) $ 70.00 in the trunk
Crossover $ 35.00
Alarm $ 75.00

ANything else?? $ 100.00 for remote starter

Keyless entry & actuators $ 100.00

All price are in Canadian funds and do not include any accessories or the parts.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

So what would be the prices in U.S funds?
Also what do you charge for custom work?
thanks

The conversion will be $ .65 x what I have on the prices above. Just remember that you charge according to your area norm. If you live in an area with high crime & lots of competition you can probably get away with charging higher prices. Custom work I charge $ 35.00 per hour but is based on the whole job. I normally don't charge the actual hours worked rather a base price and then hope that the person gives us good feedback and referral customers .

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Wow Jeff!
You must be awfully busy to be able to go so low. $35.00 canadian per hour comes out to 22 bucks an hour in US dollars. I have to charge a $45.00 minimum just to stay alive.

Actually, the ratecharged  for installation around my area is average. We have a very low unemployment rate in this area and also low inflation rate compared to the rest of Canada ( less than 2 % for both ). The rate I charge is actually lower than the competitors, but only by $ 5.00 /hour. If I could charge $ 65.00 per hour in my area and still have customers come to me.... I'd be rich in no time . As I said before, it will depend on the area that you live in and also the clients that you bring in. I'm sure installers in Cali / Florida are making even more than you are.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

what will it take to open a install shop on your own. how do you get produt and how much cash is needed just a dream

Cash is not usually the case when it comes to starting your own business.....it's time. You can start off with a part time business and work your way up to a full time business and then a shop. This allows you to keep your day job and allow you to have financial fexibility with steady income as you build your business on the side. This allow you to build a solid foundation of clients and suppliers prior to opening up your own shop. Otherwise an initial investment of $ 150,000 - $ 250,000 should get a good start for a small shop with enough inventory to start you off.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

thanks for the info has any one started a shop on just install and install parts

I began working out of a parking lot in my spare time. I now have three employees and a small shop that is open from 12:30 to 7:00pm and I have a morning job. You do not need much money to start. What you need are satisfied customers who will send their friends, and the right tools. Many items can be gotten within a day or two of the initial contact and making apointments will only make you look organized.