It depends on the area. In the Denver area most plumbers and electricians I've contacted are scheduled out a month or more and some don't even bother returning

It depends on the area. In the Denver area most plumbers and electricians I've contacted are scheduled out a month or more and some don't even bother returning phone calls. This is a stark comparison to where I used to live in central MN - I was actually able to talk a plumber into reducing his hourly rate for same-day service.