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Heating Engineer - Unexpected Call out Charge

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Kaye1 Posts: 538 Forumite

9 July 2015 at 3:15PM

My dad has been a plumber for approx. 40 years. I asked him if he had ever charged for giving a quote- he said no!

He said sometimes he would go to a house- see that the fault could be fixed in 2 minutes, he would do it for free as it was worth it for the good will/word of mouth.

That's why he is always busy! Personal recommendation is worth a lot. Think this chap is chancing his arm......

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Zandoni Posts: 3,465 Forumite

9 July 2015 at 4:37PM

Send the plumber a £50 invoice for the entry fee into your house.

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wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite

9 July 2015 at 6:24PM

Zandoni wrote: »

Send the plumber a £50 invoice for the entry fee into your house.

What??

Even after the OP has told us the plumber is not pursuing the issue?...

robcole86 wrote: »

I have received an email from the engineer who does now seem to understand my point and is letting it go...

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Zandoni Posts: 3,465 Forumite

9 July 2015 at 6:28PM

wealdroam wrote: »

What??

Even after the OP has told us the plumber is not pursuing the issue?...

Crikey, don't you understand humour.

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