Cost of replacing a spigot in the garage
I needed to replace a leaking spigot in my garage. The cost of someone JUST TO SHOW UP and provide an estimate is $89.
Plumber arrived on time. Took him less than 5 minutes to diagnose the problem. Obviously, I showed him the leaking spigot! The total cost for the job (including the $89 "show up fee" was approx $650. Totally ridiculous!! I paid the $89. This will be my last ever payment I will be making to DS Plumbing. I will never use them again!!
BTW!! When I asked that they provide me an estimate for the cost of the job at the time I called to book the appointment, they refused to quote!!!!
- Approximate cost of services:
- $650.00
- Company Response
Hi George, I am sorry you were dissatisfied, our costs are based on current labour rates, materials, insurances, gas prices, WSIB insurance, payroll taxes, and all of the other costs that are associated to running a business. I am sure you will find many other reputable plumbing companies are similar to our pricing. We offer warranties and insurance and more, which you will find many cheap plumbers do not. We offer peace of mind in the jobs that we do and our pricing reflects this. In the 19 years we have been in business, many of our clients appreciate the added security of the things I have just mentioned. As you know, the team in the office are not plumbers and therefore are unable to supply a cost for fixing anything that our clients have issues with as what appears to be simple and obvious to a home owner is not always the case- additionally, sight unseen, our licensed plumbers are unable to give ballparks as each job can vary significantly. We trust the expertise of our plumbers to diagnose the issue correctly and our clients are paying for their expert knowledge and skill as well as the fix itself. again,
Again, best of luck with your search of a plumber that meets your budget.