Salmon Plumbing Guarantee to ARRIVE ON TIME to your scheduled appointment.
In the rare instance that your plumber has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we promise to give you a MINIMUM 30-minutes notice of ANY change in arrival time and will offer to reschedule, if that’s more convenient for you
If we don’t give you at least 30 minutes notice in advance, we will happily give you a FREE Hour of Service on your plumbing job.
This offer is not to be used with any other offer.
Does not apply to quoted jobs.
Discounts will not be applied to overdue amounts.
Deposits
Deposits are not refundable however partial or total refunds of deposits may be made at the sole discretion of Salmon Plumbing.
Cancellations
Salmon Plumbing reserve the right to charge for lost time as a result of cancellations and or postponement made less than 2 business days from the scheduled appointment time.
Warranties
Salmon Plumbing offers a 6 and half year warranty as per the Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC).
Got a water drama and looking for free plumber quotes, especially from North Brisbane plumbers? When it comes to household maintenance and repairs, the prospect of a free quote can seem enticing. Plumbing problems always seem to arise at the worst possible time and it’s natural to want to save money by comparing repair quotes from several tradespeople. However, plumbing quotes aren’t the same as new car quotes where you can simply call several dealerships to find out who is offering the best price.
To properly quote you, a plumber must attend your home or business to thoroughly assess the problem. That takes time and expertise – and very few tradespeople can afford to offer their time and expertise at no charge. So when seeking plumber free quotes, it’s important to understand what the true cost may be.
What’s involved in getting a plumbing quote?
Comparing the price of retail products is relatively simple. Let’s say you’re shopping for a TV. You can visit the websites of every retailer selling the brand and model you want and easily compare prices. If you’re good at haggling, you might go one step further and contact each retailer to ask for their best quote. As the consumer, you can gather quotes from as many retailers as you like and providing this quote costs those retailers nothing.
Obtaining a plumbing quote is very different. A plumbing professional uses their training and expertise to accurately diagnose and quote the necessary services. For instance, if you’re having problems with your hot water system, many variables could be causing the issue. From minor repairs to major faults, each job will vary in complexity. This makes a sight-unseen “ballpark quote” impossible to give.
To accurately quote your plumbing job, the plumber will need to:
travel to the site
conduct a thorough inspection to assess the problem
diagnose the actual cause (this may not be as straightforward as you think)
engineer a solution
determine the cost of the solution in terms of parts and labour required.
When calling on emergency plumbers Brisbane residents and businesses can expect that the plumbing emergency will be assessed to determine urgency and prioritised accordingly. After hours call out fees are standard practice in emergency plumbing. Depending on the work required, a quote may be provided for further rectification works once the immediate plumbing emergency has been dealt with.
So are plumber free quotes actually free?
When skilled tradespeople offer free quotes, it’s reasonable to assume that they will recoup the cost of the initial callout in one way or another. There are typically two ways they might do this.
1. Higher Rates
When a callout and quote are provided for free, the tradesperson recoups their time via the quote provided – typically through higher rates on parts and labour.
2. Basic Assessment
To minimise their unpaid time, the tradesperson conducts a brief and superficial exploration of your problem. Without a proper assessment, the tradesperson may err on the side of caution by:
quoting for the worst-case scenario to ensure all potential parts and labour are covered (even though it may turn out that the problem is much less serious)
providing a quote with many exclusions or quoting for services that provide a bandaid solution rather than a permanent fix.
Pitfalls of fixed prices
Fixed-price work often sets the cost at the maximum possible rate for completing the job, regardless of its complexity. This approach may lead to premium pricing even for straightforward tasks like unblocking drains. Additionally, fixed-price quotes often come with exclusions, potentially resulting in unexpected costs as the project progresses.
Tight purse strings may make a cheaper quote look enticing but beware plumber free quotes. You might find you get what you pay for!
A comprehensive quote not only outlines the scope of work but also highlights potential exclusions and additional trades that may be required to complete the job effectively. A comprehensive quote gives you the complete picture so that you can make an informed decision.
The cost of providing a thorough assessment and transparent quote is not insignificant. Tradespeople invest time and resources into understanding the problem thoroughly and presenting viable solutions. After all, they are the experts and that is why you’ve called on them.
Looking for plumbing cost savings in other ways
You can save on your plumbing costs by:
Making the most of the plumber call-out fee by having the plumber deal with some of the other “smaller” maintenance issues while they are on premises – saving you a future call out fee and helping you save on water bills. You may be surprised at how much a leaking tap cost on your utilities bills, especially if it is the hot water tap that is dripping.
Choosing deals offered by the plumber and the manufacturer – particularly on hot water systems. Right now Salmon Plumbing can save you between $250* and $350* on your new hot water unit when we replace your old hot water heater with a Rheem Heat Pump water heater. Get in quick before the offer ends. Check out our current Rheem Heat Pump Deals.
