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Default Tradesman - Price markup on parts

On 05/10/2020 23:48, alan_m wrote:
On 05/10/2020 18:43, williamwright wrote:

The fact is that some customers grossly underestimate labour costs and
overheads.


The TV media are responsible for that.
Exposing a dodgy trader they will make comments such as the charge was
£70 to change a 10p tap washer ignoring that £70 (or more) is a common
call oy charge from reputable traders.



My call-out was £70 + VAT and that was seven years ago.

Bill