Pricing

 

I specialise in small plumbing, heating and cooling repairs and maintenance, and charge by the hour for my time rather than by quoting for work. If however the job is larger i.e.. Central heating system, bathroom or heat pumps then I quote.
 
Labour - Normal working hours
I charge £80 for up to an hour + parts (Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm , then £60/hr to the nearest 0.1 hour. For jobs exceeding two hours it's simply £60 per hour, start to finish, plus parts. I am not VAT registered, so there is no additional VAT to pay on my labour. My rates are based on the Average UK Plumber day rate as published by Checkatrade. For jobs located more than 10 miles from the centre Blagdon I add on slightly more to cover fuel, vehicle maintenance and the less time on the tools.

 

Parts
After the job, my invoice will give a detailed breakdown showing the cost of labour and of parts fitted. I carry a good supply of top quality parts sufficient for most common plumbing repairs. Where larger or more costly parts are required and need to be ordered, I will talk you through possible choices according to your budget, and either order them myself or show you where to order them for the best possible price. I am happy to install items that you supply as long as they are good quality.

Payment Methods
I normally take payment by BACS transfer, so at the end of the job I will ask for your email address and at the end of the day I will send you an invoice with my bank details. For domestic customers, payment is requested within 5 days. Alternatively, you can pay me at the end of the job by card, cheque or cash if you prefer. For card payments, I add 2.5% to the cost of parts to cover the transaction fee (otherwise I would make a loss on parts). For commercial customers, payment is requested within 7 days of invoicing unless we have agreed otherwise.

 

Emergencies

I am also an emergency plumber. If the situation can be solved over a phone call and me guiding you through then there is no charge. But on occasions that I do need to attend an emergency outside of weekday office hours, I charge double my normal rate, similar to average emergency plumber rates.

 

Price guidance by Job type
At the end of the job, my price is always according to my hourly rate plus parts unless I have provided a quote for a larger job. For more specific guidance as to how long a job might take and what parts might be required, please feel free to call me on 07907528042 and we can talk over the job.