how much to charge

[brian d]

I'm trying to make some extra cash this summer so I figured I rent myself out for "aquatic needs". The problem is I'm not sure what to charge. On my flyer I plan on handing out to nearby marina's and what not I have listed: find lost items, check pump and filters, hulls scrubbed, pools repaired/cleaned, place or repair moorings, inspect structures, clean areas of weeds/garbage.so, does anyone know what the going rate is for renting a diver? any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[chocolate]

Anyway you could find out what other people in your area is charging?

 

[cerich]

Be aware that commercial dive ops will sic OSHA on you.

 

[smokey braden]

brian d,
is the work you are attempting to do should be done by a commercial diver?
just a question.
regards,

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Be aware that commercial dive ops will sic OSHA on you.

Depends on the location and circumstance ... around here, most sailing regattas end up with a handful of divers in wetsuits walking up and down the dock looking to make a bit of extra cash.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[brian d]

I've looked for other people in area and there doesnt seem to be any out there at least not advertised.as for osha, I'm not planning on doing anything but simple cleaning and repairing issues and definetly not past my dive limits.I'll use all safety protocols that i would use just like normal diving.I'm not out to break the law, just make some money doing what i love..diving.the closest commercial dive company is approx. 120 miles away.I've already had a local sherrif ask me about doing moorings, simply attaching line and ball to existing blocks so I'm assuming I'm not breaking any laws.theyre willing to pay me 150.00 per boat mooring's, probably 2 moorings per boat. just trying to see what the normal rate should be.

 

[Atticus]

Hi Brian,

I suggest the following:

1. Read the OSHA requirements for commercial diving
2. Get liability insurance
3. Determine your rates based on the expense from the above

I have turned down buoy inspection work with an offered $100/buoy for a total of a few thousand dollars. The buoy owners insurance policy required that they have the mooring inspected. My thought is that if a boat & buoy broke off a mooring I'd be looking at a hefty lawsuit.

If your assets are minimal and you don't mind working under the radar you could probably make some petty cash, but it's not a real winning scenario in the long run.

 

[brian d]

thanks everyone for your input, i'll definetly look into the osha requirements as well as liability insurance.I definetly dont want to get into an insurance issue.your advice has definetly sobered me up conciderably!I'll keep you posted on what i find.

 

[Trever]

My thought is that if a boat & buoy broke off a mooring I'd be looking at a hefty lawsuit.

Wow thats something to really think about,

I wouldn't see any problem scrubbing hulls. You may want to leave any type of inspections to pros. Good luck. :14:

 

[Thalassamania]

Not if you're working for yourself. OSHA only comes into play when there is an employer/employee relationship.

If you really want to read them: here you go