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what are you guys charging per hour fully loaded for plumbing

trying to figure out if im undercharging. Currently at $135/hr fully loaded (truck, insurance, tools, overhead, profit) for residential service calls in Houston. Some guys on facebook are saying theyr

AnonymousRookie·14 replies·29d ago
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when do you walk away from a job

Had a potential customer yesterday wanting a 2000 sqft driveway pour. Great job good money. But the guy was already arguing about price before we even signed anything, wanted to change the mix design

AnonymousRookie·10 replies·39d ago
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thinking about hiring my first employee after 6 years solo

been doing handyman work solo for 6 years now and im getting more calls than I can handle which is great but also stressful. thinking about bringing someone on but the whole liability insurance worker

AnonymousRookie·8 replies·47d ago
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raising prices on long term customers

materials are up like 20% from last year. Labor costs up too. I need to raise my rates but ive got customers who have been with me 5-6 years... do you guys just raise it gradually or send some kind of

AnonymousRookie·8 replies·53d ago