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How much is too much for a service call from a master tradesman?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:05 pm
This is assuming the following:
--At least one licensed "lead man".
--At least one qualified helper.
--Work truck with all tools and a large variety of common parts/materials on truck.
--Business is licensed, bonded, insured, etc. Not just "some guy I know who worked in a plant once".
So, how much for a Plumber, Electrician, HVAC, Home Audio/Video/Security? (One hour service call, warrantied work, etc.) When do you start thinking, "Man, this guy is screwing me!"
--At least one licensed "lead man".
--At least one qualified helper.
--Work truck with all tools and a large variety of common parts/materials on truck.
--Business is licensed, bonded, insured, etc. Not just "some guy I know who worked in a plant once".
So, how much for a Plumber, Electrician, HVAC, Home Audio/Video/Security? (One hour service call, warrantied work, etc.) When do you start thinking, "Man, this guy is screwing me!"
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Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:11 pm to LuckySo-n-So
quote:
Plumber
$100
quote:
Electrician
$150
quote:
HVAC
$100
quote:
Home Audio/Video/Security
$150
I charge $65 for a service call, because I'm happy making that for less than an hours work.
Then parts prices, for appliance repair though.
No license other than my EPA required stuff for refrigeration(Louisiana doesn't license my trade)
I have insurance, a million dollar policy costs me $45 a month
I rarely use a helper but it adds $40 an hour.
(big jobs)
I get "is that all?" asked a lot. But I'm happy and my customers are happy.
All that matters.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:23 pm to Napoleon
Depends on how far one has to travel and if a helper is needed, but a easy $100 for one hour show up time. Now if the job is more hours, that price will drop.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:25 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Plumber 100
Ac guy 125
Windshield guy 300
Electrician 150
Ac guy 125
Windshield guy 300
Electrician 150
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:27 pm to LuckySo-n-So
105 per hr plus materials. Electrician.
This post was edited on 5/8/14 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:27 pm to LuckySo-n-So
$100-150 for all.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:32 pm to LuckySo-n-So
I'm typically looking for $100 - $150 per hour plus a $50 call-out fee for that combination...
when the total bill gets over about $200, I do start to get kinda pissy though, unless we are talking about 4-5 hours of work, though...
when the total bill gets over about $200, I do start to get kinda pissy though, unless we are talking about 4-5 hours of work, though...
Posted on 5/8/14 at 6:35 pm to Spankum
quote:
when the total bill gets over about $200, I do start to get kinda pissy though, unless we are talking about 4-5 hours of work, though...
--that's half a day's work. You are looking at 5 bills without breaking a sweat.
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