Re: Does this estimate sound right?

"Kenny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to get a gas line run for the dryer. The gas meter is
> directly on the other side of the garage wall, so a  T needs to be
> installed, and a line run through the  wall. The dryer will be in the
> garage, literally 2-3' away.
>
> I asked them to cut the hole for the vent kit as well.
>
> Estimates ranged from over $600 to $300. I thought this would take a
> mere hour or so and run about $100 bucks. Am I wrong?
>
> Thanks!
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I am not in the service industry BUT did run a business
for many years before I retired... so my viewpoint on your question is from
that standpoint...

As you said the cost of materials may be cheap...

BUT Labor is not...

Somebody (you) are paying the the service mans wages from the time he leaves
the shop until he leaves your job...You are also paying for the gasoline and
the truck he is driving....And you can be sure you are also paying for
all other expenses that the shop has...

Honestly the cost to "put" an empoyee on the job site
is pretty expensive..... I would say just regular fixed expenses  of the
company would be at least 100 an hour...

Just my take on your question....

Bob Griffiths