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Arizona Kenn · 22nd February 2008, 03:38 PM

Two Trades: First one, HVAC guy comes to fix a broken furnace at a church. Service is in one hour and the place is cold as an ice box. HVAC guy opens door to furnace, looks over panel, flips a switch and the furnace comes to life. He then submits a bill for $125.00 for five minutes work including the walk from his truck. Pastor says "$125.00 for flipping a switch?" HVAC guy says "no, $125.00 for knowing what switch to flip."
Second Trade: Dentist, pulls a tooth, it's an easy job and he gets it done in five minutes, submits a bill for $125.00. Customer says "$125.00 for five minutes work?" Dentist says "Well, I'll take as long as you want."
I guess it's all how you look at the labor rates people charge. I know in my field I am the best, there are no better, and I charge accordingly. I work from referral only, it's taken a long time to get here but I never slacked on what I charged my clients. Once you give away a job at a lower price you are committed in keeping the same wages to their friends and relatives. I might add, my high level of confidence is due to the professionals I have learned from on this forum. Thank you all for your participation here.

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Arizona Kenn Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 26	Re: CONSUMERS:- Arborists are a profession, see what others charge! Two Trades: First one, HVAC guy comes to fix a broken furnace at a church. Service is in one hour and the place is cold as an ice box. HVAC guy opens door to furnace, looks over panel, flips a switch and the furnace comes to life. He then submits a bill for $125.00 for five minutes work including the walk from his truck. Pastor says "$125.00 for flipping a switch?" HVAC guy says "no, $125.00 for knowing what switch to flip." Second Trade: Dentist, pulls a tooth, it's an easy job and he gets it done in five minutes, submits a bill for $125.00. Customer says "$125.00 for five minutes work?" Dentist says "Well, I'll take as long as you want." I guess it's all how you look at the labor rates people charge. I know in my field I am the best, there are no better, and I charge accordingly. I work from referral only, it's taken a long time to get here but I never slacked on what I charged my clients. Once you give away a job at a lower price you are committed in keeping the same wages to their friends and relatives. I might add, my high level of confidence is due to the professionals I have learned from on this forum. Thank you all for your participation here.