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1plumb4uall · 03-12-2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stillaround

New plumber in town..aggressive in the rotary, home show, and radio. I just heard his 5 minute interview($90) on the radio and his line was he's offering $50 for the first hour to "help" people.
When I did new work predominantly I didnt have to deal with much of this because and were a little more saavy to the buying in tactic.
Do you think people jump at this ?

The $50.00 an hour guy is a idiot, But the contractors preferred service over the cheapest price statment is not true here. Around here the builders are the lowest scum of the world. They presure you to do the work next to nothing and then string you out 60 or 90 days on payment. And then when somone under bids you by $100.00 they jump to them.

ChrisConnor · 03-12-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1plumb4uall

Around here the builders are the lowest scum of the world. They presure you to do the work next to nothing and then string you out 60 or 90 days on payment. And then when somone under bids you by $100.00 they jump to them.

Yes, they only want the lowest bidder, even if his work is terrible, all to bankrupt it all when the lawsuits over shoddy workmanship start. Then they start a new S corp and start the process all over again.

Next time you meet a builder, I ask them how long they've been in business. If they say "20" years or something similar, I then ask them "Yeah, but under how many different names?"

M5Plumb · 03-12-2010, 03:40 AM

I have also heard of outfits touting $50/hr. In fine print it is $50/hr, 1st 1hr, then jumps to what ever the level he uses normally...Does it work? Sure, but I don't think it does for long. I have talked to HVAC guys that do the same thing, gets their foot in the door.

beavercreekhc · 03-14-2010, 10:24 PM

so a guy who charges $50 an hour is to cheap to be a plumber? i charge $50 an hour and i do great work. i have a good customer base and i make money at it. why.... for one i'm the only worker.. 2 i have a low overhead... i keep what i need.. i don't get into sewer cleaning.. i do res. houses and remodels and basic plumbing repairs. if i have another guy with me it's still $50/hour for each guy though. What should i be charging?

Protech · 03-14-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beavercreekhc

so a guy who charges $50 an hour is to cheap to be a plumber? i charge $50 an hour and i do great work. i have a good customer base and i make money at it. why.... for one i'm the only worker.. 2 i have a low overhead... i keep what i need.. i don't get into sewer cleaning.. i do res. houses and remodels and basic plumbing repairs. if i have another guy with me it's still $50/hour for each guy though. What should i be charging?

Protech · 03-14-2010, 10:41 PM

Sir, I will respectfully say that there is no way to make a profit at $50/hr AND BE LEGITIMATE. Could you please explain how you pay yourself, and all of the taxes that go with that paycheck, general liability insurance, workers compensation, fuel, vehicle maintenance, advertising, licensing fees, equipment upkeep/replacement, etc etc all on $50 per hour?

ckoch407 · 03-14-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Protech

Sir, I will respectfully say that there is no way to make a profit at $50/hr AND BE LEGITIMATE. Could you please explain how you pay yourself, and all of the taxes that go with that paycheck, general liability insurance, workers compensation, fuel, vehicle maintenance, advertising, licensing fees, equipment upkeep/replacement, etc etc all on $50 per hour?

What he said! PLEASE show me how its done. A secret like that has got to be PRICELESS!

OldSchool · 03-14-2010, 11:21 PM

At your rate of $ 50.00 I will hire you as a subcontractor and I will make a fine living off your back.

Redwood · 03-15-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by beavercreekhc

so a guy who charges $50 an hour is to cheap to be a plumber? i charge $50 an hour and i do great work. i have a good customer base and i make money at it. why.... for one i'm the only worker.. 2 i have a low overhead... i keep what i need.. i don't get into sewer cleaning.. i do res. houses and remodels and basic plumbing repairs. if i have another guy with me it's still $50/hour for each guy though. What should i be charging?

So your office is at home... (Cardboard Box Under the Overpass)
And you push a shopping carriage to your jobs...

I understand...
I really do!

service guy · 03-15-2010, 12:37 AM

I thought about this...All I have to do is sell my house, my office...and live in my work van....down by the river!
I'd make a killing at $50/hour...no overhead! Literally. I'll just live in my van 24/7 and be on call.

03-12-2010, 03:40 AM	#23
M5Plumb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW Washington, PDX OR Posts: 534 My Photos	I have also heard of outfits touting $50/hr. In fine print it is $50/hr, 1st 1hr, then jumps to what ever the level he uses normally...Does it work? Sure, but I don't think it does for long. I have talked to HVAC guys that do the same thing, gets their foot in the door. __________________ M5 Plumbing Services llc Serving the Portland Vancouver area 360 624 8376 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

03-14-2010, 10:41 PM	#26
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	Sir, I will respectfully say that there is no way to make a profit at $50/hr AND BE LEGITIMATE. Could you please explain how you pay yourself, and all of the taxes that go with that paycheck, general liability insurance, workers compensation, fuel, vehicle maintenance, advertising, licensing fees, equipment upkeep/replacement, etc etc all on $50 per hour? __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

03-15-2010, 12:37 AM	#30
service guy waterheaterzone.com Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Universe Posts: 2,043 My Photos	I thought about this...All I have to do is sell my house, my office...and live in my work van....down by the river! I'd make a killing at $50/hour...no overhead! Literally. I'll just live in my van 24/7 and be on call. __________________ Water Heater Reviews and Water Heater Information

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03-14-2010, 10:24 PM	#24
beavercreekhc Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 52 My Photos	so a guy who charges $50 an hour is to cheap to be a plumber? i charge $50 an hour and i do great work. i have a good customer base and i make money at it. why.... for one i'm the only worker.. 2 i have a low overhead... i keep what i need.. i don't get into sewer cleaning.. i do res. houses and remodels and basic plumbing repairs. if i have another guy with me it's still $50/hour for each guy though. What should i be charging?