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Talked to a plumber at the supply house who said he charges a flat $350 just to show up now. That's wild.
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taylor3051mo agoTop Commenter
Hear that a lot, but that flat rate usually covers the first hour of work, not just showing up. It's a pricing model that includes travel, the truck, and basic diagnosis. Makes the bill predictable for the customer instead of a surprise hourly charge. The plumber isn't just charging to ring your doorbell, they're starting the job. It sounds crazy until you break down their real costs.
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charles_chen931mo ago
Still feels like a fancy way to say you're paying for them to drive over. My guy shows up and looks at the problem for five minutes, that's a whole hour of pay?
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