Call Out Fee For Plumbing Technician
Yes there is a call out fee for one of the tradespeople to come to your property to do a service.
Currently this is $60 for a call out.
PS: The call out fee may change from the time of this post.
Please call us on 07-3038-1038 and ask for a quote.
Why Do Plumbers Charge A Callout Fee?
A plumber generally charges a fee for each new maintenance job that he attends on your property and put simply, it’s necessary to keep him in business.Let me explain.
Call out fees generally start around $85 and at weekends you can expect to pay more to cover the cost of getting a tradie to come to do maintenance on your home or business property. This doesnt include cost of materials of labour.
What Does The Call Out Fee Cover?
- The time it takes to get a plumber to your home
- The fuel cost that the vehicle will consume
- Vehicle upkeep cost
- Relevant insurance to cover the tradie and client
- Cover cost of time it takes to place all the relevant equipment into a truck to come to your property
PS: The plumber doesnt live off the call out fee but rather the hourly rate he charges for his work.