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You can just tell them that. "That is not the type of jobs we usually do, and if we did we'd have to use a lot of time to build competency in the problem and t

by ilyt 3y ago

You can just tell them that. "That is not the type of jobs we usually do, and if we did we'd have to use a lot of time to build competency in the problem and that would've costed you a lot. You'd be better off trying X or Y contractor, that's closer to their wheelhouse" And as a bonus you'd still be considered for future work that's not that rather than being filed under "those are those super expensive guys we can't afford"

SoftTalker 3y ago
A friend of mine who is a plumber said he tells people this all the time, basically "this is a pretty small job and not what we normally do. If I did it, I'd have to take one of my plumbers off of this big job we're in the middle of and charge you what that is costing me, here's the number of a handyman I know who can take care of that for you"
- p3rls 3y ago
  The plumbing company I work for charges $240 per truck for the first hour in labor and $160 after that. For those prices it's definitely worth trying to google it first.
  - fsckboy 3y ago
    >$240 per truck for the first hour in labor and $160 after that. That's a bargain! I needed a kitchen faucet replaced (the kit kind you can buy at Home Depot) in Los Angeles and was quoted "$225 per plumber and two would be required, one hour minimum" and this was not from a large plumbing contractor, but the one recommended by the condo front desk. And I got to thinking, "unless they show up with everything they need, which they haven't even asked me anything about (it's cosmetic, it needs to match the kitchen) there's no chance this is done in an hour" did it myself.
    - p3rls 3y ago
      There's no reason a non-disabled stem person should call a plumber for a faucet install unless they want to check out some plumber ass :)
      - fsckboy 3y ago
        in a condominium, I am responsible for damage my apartment does to other apartments, especially plumbing, especially downstairs from me. Plumbers would be expected to do a better job than me, and they also have insurance. Never do anything yourself in a condo if you can avoid it. IANAL, but that is my legal opinion. Perhaps I should outsource that as well :)

by ilyt 3y ago

SoftTalker 3y ago

A friend of mine who is a plumber said he tells people this all the time, basically "this is a pretty small job and not what we normally do. If I did it, I'd have to take one of my plumbers off of this big job we're in the middle of and charge you what that is costing me, here's the number of a handyman I know who can take care of that for you"

p3rls 3y ago
The plumbing company I work for charges $240 per truck for the first hour in labor and $160 after that. For those prices it's definitely worth trying to google it first.
- fsckboy 3y ago
  >$240 per truck for the first hour in labor and $160 after that. That's a bargain! I needed a kitchen faucet replaced (the kit kind you can buy at Home Depot) in Los Angeles and was quoted "$225 per plumber and two would be required, one hour minimum" and this was not from a large plumbing contractor, but the one recommended by the condo front desk. And I got to thinking, "unless they show up with everything they need, which they haven't even asked me anything about (it's cosmetic, it needs to match the kitchen) there's no chance this is done in an hour" did it myself.
  - p3rls 3y ago
    There's no reason a non-disabled stem person should call a plumber for a faucet install unless they want to check out some plumber ass :)
    - fsckboy 3y ago
      in a condominium, I am responsible for damage my apartment does to other apartments, especially plumbing, especially downstairs from me. Plumbers would be expected to do a better job than me, and they also have insurance. Never do anything yourself in a condo if you can avoid it. IANAL, but that is my legal opinion. Perhaps I should outsource that as well :)