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Ekka · 14th September 2007, 11:24 PM

I was working at a house this week where a cheap plumber was working.

Reckons he's flat out cant scratch himself coz he charges only $60 an hour and $60 call out. Drove an ole beat up falcon wagon with roof racks, that's it, dont need no $100k of gear.

Now imagine he only bills out 30 hours a week and does only 3 call outs per day (5 day week)

That's $2700 per week! No staffing problems either, and have not considered what his mark up is on parts etc.

14th September 2007, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,815	Re: CONSUMERS:- Arborists are a profession, see what others charge! I was working at a house this week where a cheap plumber was working. Reckons he's flat out cant scratch himself coz he charges only $60 an hour and $60 call out. Drove an ole beat up falcon wagon with roof racks, that's it, dont need no $100k of gear. Now imagine he only bills out 30 hours a week and does only 3 call outs per day (5 day week) That's $2700 per week! No staffing problems either, and have not considered what his mark up is on parts etc. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors