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guycaruso
Citizen
Username: Guycaruso
Post Number: 21
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:59 am: |     |
I had a local plumber thaw two kitchen sink pipes and a powder room pipe. Total time 1 hour 15 min.
Charge was $ 250 for HW $ 150 for 2 CW pipes and a $ 49 trip charge. Total charge $599. Needless to say I was very surprised. I called 2 other plumbers since and they say they charge hourly for pipe thawing. I am interested in feedback. |
bandw
Citizen
Username: Bandw
Post Number: 58
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 2:48 pm: | |
Sounds a little high but within the apparent (ridiculous) range. I had two kitchen pipes thawed out last Saturday and the cost was $450 (250 for the first pipe and 150 for the second) plus a $49 trip charge. Total time was about 1.5 hours. Ouch. |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 349
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 3:31 pm: | |
I wouldn't know if those prices are appropriate or not, but it sounds like maybe you two used the same plumber? |
Morrisa da Silva
Citizen
Username: Mod
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:12 pm: | |
Wow, My Husband used our blow dryer and thawed out ours for nothing! |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3399
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 11:26 pm: | |
For a per hour rate, I will teach all of you how to thaw pipes and to help prevent them.
Privateline if you want the help.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. |
alan
Citizen
Username: Alan
Post Number: 104
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2004 - 10:22 am: | |
see above thread. if anyone has a similar problem, i recommend ronnie at mso sewer and drain. not sure what he charges but not those gouging prices, i'm sure. 973 313 9093
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mimosa
Citizen
Username: Mimosa
Post Number: 91
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 1:14 pm: | |
I second the recommendation for Ronnie. |
sally
Citizen
Username: Sally
Post Number: 26
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 11:26 am: | |
Wow, these prices are scary . I need to have some plumbing work done in a short while . Were these guys goughing their customers because the customer had an immediate need and couldn't shop around ?
Is it better to go with a smaller business that has less overhead -fewer trucks,employees , insurance etc ? Someone that doesn't have to generate more income to cover expenses . |
alan
Citizen
Username: Alan
Post Number: 106
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 1:24 pm: | |
sally, yes, yes, yes. call ronnie. he has insurance. |
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