Are we allowed to talk about pricing an hourly rates? - Plumbing Zone

vinpadalino · 08-28-2010, 10:30 AM

Want to know if contractors are lowering or charging more, because of the economy?
Or if you guys are getting affected by it at all?

Phat Cat · 08-28-2010, 10:50 AM

Our costs have gone up and we are charging accordingly. However, due to the economy, we are working harder to find the work.

Tommy plumber · 08-28-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vinpadalino

Want to know if contractors are lowering or charging more, because of the economy?
Or if you guys are getting affected by it at all?

Depends on the situation. Sometimes I get my price, sometimes I don't.

**Bill** · 08-28-2010, 04:42 PM

Hourly rates in Richmond seems to have droped

Tommy plumber · 08-28-2010, 04:48 PM

For example, I repaired a slab leak for a lady customer, and handed her a bill for a little more than $ 2000.00 All she asked was 'Who do I make the check out to?'. Then I have people call me asking how much to install a cust. supplied kitchen faucet. I answer ( knowing the man on phone isn't one of my regular customers) about $125-$150. Guy says, 'thanks, I'll call back.' Of course I never heard from him again.

UnclogNH · 08-28-2010, 05:14 PM

We increased our rates too. Over head went up so our rates have also.
People play the economy card "Were broke". Nice plasma TV and new car buddy

Just because the economy is bad does not mean my bills will get any lower.

Phat Cat · 08-28-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by UnclogNH

We increased our rates too. Over head went up so our rates have also.
People play the economy card "Were broke". Nice plasma TV and new car buddy

Just because the economy is bad does not mean my bills will get any lower.

I love those that claim they are on a fixed income. Sometimes I wish I were on a fixed guaranteed income.

vinpadalino · 08-28-2010, 09:40 PM

I dont like to charge hourly at all. Flat rate works best for me. Minimum charge $150.00 and up. Unless a switch was off on the boiler or something stupid like that I'll charge $65.00.
Last company I worked for was charging $225.00 for a fill valve on a toilet.

SewerRatz · 08-28-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vinpadalino

I dont like to charge hourly at all. Flat rate works best for me. Minimum charge $150.00 and up. Unless a switch was off on the boiler or something stupid like that I'll charge $65.00.
Last company I worked for was charging $225.00 for a fill valve on a toilet.

So how long have you been plumbing. What licsances, and certifcations do you have? We like new members to post an intro here and tell us a bit about themselves. http://www.plumbingzone.com/f3/

vinpadalino · 08-28-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SewerRatz

So how long have you been plumbing. What licenses, and certifications do you have? We like new members to post an intro here and tell us a bit about themselves. http://www.plumbingzone.com/f3/

Right out of high school got into plumbing, new construction plumbing and heating residential. Then did some industrial plumbing schools, high rise hotels, factory's. Then I fell in love with the service end of plumbing, heating, ac, drain cleaning, well pumps, water conditioning. I stick with residential work now. Get in get out get paid COD.
It's tough because I just went on my own with in last year or so.
No licensing needed in PA or NY state except threw the state.

08-28-2010, 10:30 AM	#1
vinpadalino www.noblehvac.com Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Paradise Posts: 171 My Photos	Are we allowed to talk about pricing an hourly rates? Want to know if contractors are lowering or charging more, because of the economy? Or if you guys are getting affected by it at all?

08-28-2010, 10:50 AM	#2
Phat Cat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,106 My Photos	Our costs have gone up and we are charging accordingly. However, due to the economy, we are working harder to find the work. __________________ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – Edmund Burke

08-28-2010, 04:42 PM	#4
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,868 My Photos	Hourly rates in Richmond seems to have droped __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

08-28-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
Tommy plumber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,145 My Photos	For example, I repaired a slab leak for a lady customer, and handed her a bill for a little more than $ 2000.00 All she asked was 'Who do I make the check out to?'. Then I have people call me asking how much to install a cust. supplied kitchen faucet. I answer ( knowing the man on phone isn't one of my regular customers) about $125-$150. Guy says, 'thanks, I'll call back.' Of course I never heard from him again. __________________ Hire a licensed master plumber. Last edited by Tommy plumber; 08-28-2010 at 04:50 PM.. Reason: spelling and punctuation

08-28-2010, 05:14 PM	#6
UnclogNH Drain Cleaning Specialist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Hampshire, In a town time forgot. Posts: 2,037 My Photos	We increased our rates too. Over head went up so our rates have also. People play the economy card "Were broke". Nice plasma TV and new car buddy Just because the economy is bad does not mean my bills will get any lower. __________________ Charging less does not mean more call volume it just means you have to work harder to reach your goals.

08-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
vinpadalino www.noblehvac.com Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Paradise Posts: 171 My Photos	I dont like to charge hourly at all. Flat rate works best for me. Minimum charge $150.00 and up. Unless a switch was off on the boiler or something stupid like that I'll charge $65.00. Last company I worked for was charging $225.00 for a fill valve on a toilet.

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