Charged for Trades Apprentice
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Have been using the AC company for a number of years without issues as they have always been fair and good work, didnt have the need to go shopping around
And if they disagree?
If they disagree, Dave doesn't give them any more business. We had been using a plumber for probably over ten years and suddenly, he didn't seem interested in our PPOR bathroom job. I asked him to come and look at the job as we wanted to rip out the old bathroom. He never got back to me. I still have no idea what happened, but he had told me he had some business issues to deal with.
We never got quotes from him either as we'd used him so often but his prices had been getting high and we had started asking ourselves "are we being taken advantage of?" so perhaps his issues ultimately forcing us to find another plumber did us a favour. We've found a great one.
I had 2 plumbers recently come and do some work on my place. The night before I was told that they were bringing along an apprentice. However they said they would take the apprentice's wage out of their hourly rate.
I was pretty happy with that.
Complete BS what these aircon mob are trying to pull. They probably pay their apprentice $6hr and they are trying to charge him out at $50 without first consulting you.... wow.
I was pretty happy with that.
Complete BS what these aircon mob are trying to pull. They probably pay their apprentice $6hr and they are trying to charge him out at $50 without first consulting you.... wow.
Dave would then have to choose whether to fight it or leave it.
Tell the Plumbing Company in writing why you are dissatisfied and then only pay the quoted amount. Then let the issue go and move on.
The Plumbing Company then needs to decide whether they want your continued custom, or whether they want to chase you for the few extra bucks that is disputed.
The Plumbing Company's next action should pretty well determine the outcome and any future relationship.
That is, they can either pursue you for the disputable dollars and guarantee losing you and possibly all your associates as clients.
Or they can acknowledge that they have erred and apologize for their actions which will not only resolve the issue but should enhance their relationship with you as a client.
The Plumbing Company then needs to decide whether they want your continued custom, or whether they want to chase you for the few extra bucks that is disputed.
The Plumbing Company's next action should pretty well determine the outcome and any future relationship.
That is, they can either pursue you for the disputable dollars and guarantee losing you and possibly all your associates as clients.
Or they can acknowledge that they have erred and apologize for their actions which will not only resolve the issue but should enhance their relationship with you as a client.
Geez, move some duct, service, relocate....yep defiantly a two man job.....one good tech and his apprentice.
Deduct one techs labour from the bill and pay only for the apprentice and one tech.
Deduct one techs labour from the bill and pay only for the apprentice and one tech.
Did you get that in writing?
You were "advised" not quoted.
Your only recourse is to dispute the invoice and threaten to use another service provider.
Them: "Its a two man job, we will send 2 techs, the rate is $100 + GST ph per person + parts needed"
Me: "OK thats fine please proceed"
They then send 3 people of their own decision and charge $250 per hour instead of $200 per hour
I fail to see how I am in the wrong here? Verbal agreements are just as binding as written. Pulling the old "oh but it wasnt a written quote so I can just make up whatever I want after the fact" line isnt how people should do business.
Did 3 get it done any quicker than two? I have known my ac company for over 20 years. If there's any issue or I need information/misguidance I call the MD.
