Melinda
New Member
I had a pipe leak right where the foundation meets the pipe. I was quoted $4300 for the job (including breaking the concrete and repair). Obviously I don't know any better - I figured insurance will take care of most of it anyway. Well the day after it was fixed the insurance adjuster said for the size of the job,it usually runs $2500. So I asked the plumber for a more detailed bill. The owner of the company called and said ''the price you were given was wrong. The plumber is new and gave you a rate based on where he used to work...we'll send you a new bill immediately''
The new bill said the master plumbers rate is $325 and hour and his apprentice is $75 an hour. I thought this was extremely high since attorneys in most cases don't even charge this much. I googled hourly rates for plumbers and got a range of $17/hr-$41/hr (20 years exp). I emailed the plumber back but never heard back. I have not paid this bill but I'm uncomfortable owing money. I am even more uncomfortable being ripped off. I emailed the local BBB to ask and sent them a copy of the bill. I also emailed a few competitors to see if they could advise but since they didn't get the work I haven't heard back from anyone. I'll upload the bill to see. Any help is greatly appreciated. I live in the metro Atlanta area if this helps at all.
The new bill said the master plumbers rate is $325 and hour and his apprentice is $75 an hour. I thought this was extremely high since attorneys in most cases don't even charge this much. I googled hourly rates for plumbers and got a range of $17/hr-$41/hr (20 years exp). I emailed the plumber back but never heard back. I have not paid this bill but I'm uncomfortable owing money. I am even more uncomfortable being ripped off. I emailed the local BBB to ask and sent them a copy of the bill. I also emailed a few competitors to see if they could advise but since they didn't get the work I haven't heard back from anyone. I'll upload the bill to see. Any help is greatly appreciated. I live in the metro Atlanta area if this helps at all.