"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Red Neckerson" wrote in message
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"Pat in Atlanta" wrote in message
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I'm the person who asked about how much a plumber would usually
charge to
replace an existing faucet in a tub/shower with the customer
providing the
fixture. He said they don't charge by the hour but by the job and
this
would cost $400.

My husband's in the wrong business.



I got three quotes for the exact same work, involving the replacement
of some iron pipe in my basement with PVC. This was not emergency
work - they could've planned it any way they want. The numbers:

$1900.00
$1400.00
$ 550.00

What's interesting is that the guy who provided the middle number did
pretty much the same job in my previous home for around $600.00 two
years ago. His explanation for the difference: "Travel charges - I was
already at your house for something else". Eight hundred in travel
charges? The guy lives a mile away, not in South America!

They charge whatever they want.

Especially when it's a couple of lazy dumb ****s like you!

Thanks for the tip. Keep in mind, though, that some of us are gainfully
employed and don't have time to spend a whole day (or two) on a major
project.
Keep up the good work.

But you want to deprive a plummer of his right to work?

**** you and your family too....

At least I can accurately identify mine.

I can identify your's too. Especially your mom (I just look for the hairy
back)....