The word around the country is that plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers are busy, but is that enough for the future or are practitioners falling into the trap of becoming complacent with temporary financial stability.

The Federation is continuing to participate in relevant meetings and workshops, regarding qualifications and training, to help ensure the industry increases the amount of training apprentices get off the job and to ensure qualifications meet the demands of the industry. As there is little communication with the Minister of Building and Housing it would be easy to say we are at odds with the Government as to what is needed by the industry. Perhaps it’s time for the industry to play a TRUMP card and show we will not be treated with contempt.



Linkback: https://www.plumbers.nz/fellow-practitioners-update/41/fellow-practitioner-issue-321-dated-11-november-2016/2045/

hi guys, anyone getting the reduced rate? or maybe the actual rate, quite an eye opener. Looks like that plumber with his stillson multi tool again,cheers

Hi Everyone.

It's good to see a bit of discussion going on about charge out rates.  It would be great if  more people could put their rates and area on this site so we can come up with a range of rates and a median.

Regards


Wal 

$65 +GST for commercial work
$70.00 + GST for plumbing
$75.00 + GST for gasfitting

Gas Servicing $98 for first 30 minutes, $26 per 15 minute slot thereafter (all inclusive)

Standard travel charge on all jobs $25.30 incl GST

No other hidden charges like first hour on site etc.  I think we need to lift our rates after have a look at some other local firms.  Costs are escalating and wages have exploded.