Plumbers' Day Rates

[DRD]

Do folk know what day rates are for plumbers please?, in the East Midlands. No doubt South Eastern rates will be higher

Just been quoted £250 a day from a guy in the pub to fit a new pressurised hot water tank, remove old header tanks from the ceiling etc

 

[JWG9999]

No idea but I'd be more interested in exactly how many days he thinks he's going to take to do then job.

 

[ronsplooter]

I'd normally expect to be given a price for the cost of the job rather than be quoted a day rate. Don't think I'd be using any tradesmen who didn't give me a job cost up front.

 

[Paul]

^^^ wot he said!

 

[BigIan]

as said above.

 

[J.C.Rox]

As above but with a guideline, 250 is about right but id expect them to estimate how long and what problems might arise that could push the time/cost factor....

 

[DRD]

Thanks guys.

I have quite a few jobs that need doing unfortunately as I do some modest property development on the side.

I was hoping to get to a sensible costing structure, then simply use the same guy on a number of future occasions. I have got to this point with an electrician, and mini digger guy so far

 

[elrikos]

That fact could be a good negotiating tool as there is some repeat work there. I've had good luck arranging things through a builder friend. He can always add the "he's a good, quick payer" bit which tends to draw the price down a bit. Plus you know you're getting a recommended person who won't mess you around.

 

[edward.emms]

Wow sounds hight to me
I'm trained but miles from you
£150 I think is enough