How to quote Plumbing and residential services without losing money
Plumbing, locksmithing and building and home maintenance per visit, one-off job or monthly contract.
DIA · Visit and diagnostics
- Transportation per home service call (Logistics and per diem)
- Master plumber (Labor)
- Acoustic water leak detector (Equipment)
- Pipe inspection camera (Equipment)
MO · Labor
- Residential plumber (Labor)
- Plumber's helper (Labor)
- Locksmith (Labor)
- Handyman (electrical and plumbing) (Labor)
MAT · Materials and fittings
- 1/2" CPVC hot water pipe (5 m) (Materials)
- 2" PVC drain pipe (3 m) (Materials)
- 1/2" ball shutoff valve (Materials)
- Single-handle bathroom faucet (Materials)
- Surface-mounted deadbolt lock (3-throw) (Materials)
- Teflon tape (roll) (Materials)
- Anti-mold sanitary silicone (tube) (Materials)
TER · Subcontracts
- Hydro-jet drain clearing (subcontract) (Subcontractors)
- Cistern pump maintenance (subcontract) (Subcontractors)
SEG · Safety and cleanup
- Basic protection kit (nitrile gloves and safety glasses) (PPE)
- Minor debris disposal (per trip) (Logistics and per diem)
Exclusions worth putting in writing
- Plumbing fixtures, water heaters and faucets (unless stated)
- Breaking and patching of floors or walls
- Hidden damage not visible during diagnostics
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