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PlumbBobBob
no one should have to justify what they charge certainly not to a peer imho
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If that is in reference to me, then I can assure you the local plumbers (gas or oil qualified) are all charging the same amount of money or if they're part of a local small firm they are going to be charging much more. I have two mates working for different firms (both employing around 8 men) and they charge £85 per hour.
I don't think it's unreasonable at all. If I put my van in a gargage the mechanics will want around £50 an hour, and they only have to train once. I'm not going to say any more in defense of my rates. I'm plenty busy with lots of repeat business and referrals, so I don't have to.
Best one I had was the treasurer of a working mans club questioning why my labour was more expensive than the young girl behind the bar. Forum rules prevent me from telling everybody what I said, but it took me 10 minutes and he just stood there with his gob open. I enjoyed it but haven't worked in there again, been asked to quote but refused.
That makes me seeth. I can just imagine the sanctimonous tone. Presumably he earns more than his bar girl!
I used to work in a bar. Took me about 2 hours training before I could be left alone. Plumbing is much harder. Takes 8 weeks.
if you turn things around and ask yourself how much you'd be happy being charged by a plumber to do a certain job then you know the sort of guide price.
I reckon it costs me £50 per day that I work (training fees, subscription fees, diesel, insurances, van service, tools (replacement and depreciation), website, phone, using home as an office, etc, etc, etc.
If you're not sure what to charge here's a quick basic:
What do you want to earn? £24k?
£24000 / 48 weeks = £500 a week or £100 a day.
Add £50 costs for those days = charge £150 a day.
Small jobs? How many can you do in a day, including travel and nipping into the local merchant? Three? £150 / 3 = £50 per small job.
Calculations above are a bit rough and ready but if you turn things around and ask yourself how much you'd be happy being charged by a plumber to do a certain job then you know the sort of guide price.
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