Cost of tradies/repairs in Darwin

[Ajax]

Just received a quote to fix an element on an electric stove that keeps switching on and off. Does this look reasonable?


Parts required to be replaced is Small element , Infinite Switch , Spilllage Tray, Control Knob

Total Cost for Parts $248.50 +gst

Callout and Labour $230.00 +gst

Total Repair inc gst $526.35



I can buy a new electric upright stove in Sydney for about $545. Darwin is a tradie slug-fest.

 

[Ausprop]

why would you think it is reasonable if it is the same price to throw it out and get a spanker? I rarely bother even quoting electric repairs on things like washing machiens and ovens these days. did they charge you a call out to come and do that quote?

 

[mattysavager]

Most element repairs that I organise (and that's a lot) are between $200 and $300.

Unless it's an unusual brand or a commercial grade or something - that seems very high.

Is it a freestanding electric cooker? You can usually get a total new one installed for circa $750.

 

[mumbai]

I checked http://www.electroseconds.com.au/ , selected a product and put 0800 as the delivery postcode. It came up with only 50 bucks as shipping. So total would be around 650 for a westinghouse upright.

check that website.

 

[Ajax]

Thanks for the replies guys.

It is a standard upright electric stove.

No call out fee was charged.

Rajnhets that http://www.electroseconds.com.au/ site has some very good deals.

 

[kero]

my termite inspection and spray for the IP in darwin cost me $514!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[datto]

I buy my stove elements from a wholesaler in Granville NSW. I pay about $80 for elements and $50 for switches. I do all labour myself. Too easy. 20 minutes work.

Your labour costs seem high but material costs seem about right.

 

[staceyo]

If you're local check out the classifieds in Sat's paper, work wanted. I had some plaster work needed. Quote through RE manager was $2,600 I got 2 guys from the paper first one was $600 and second one was $200.

Also Gumtree ads.