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Charged x amount to install 6 radiators, fair?

Pinec0ne
Pinec0ne Member Posts: 20
edited November 14 in Strictly Steam

I was charged x amount to install 6 steam radiators. All radiators needed the valves and spuds replaced, and all but one set were new. Additionally a new long section of a pipe and union were added to spin a t. Many spuds and valves were fused and needed cutting. Took 7 hours to do the job. I worked with him all day to try and speed things along. Was charged by the hour.

Is this a fair price? I paid him, he did a great job, but a part of me feels like maybe I paid too much im in NJ


Edit: removed amt due to policy

Mad Dog_2

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  • Pinec0ne
    Pinec0ne Member Posts: 20

    thanks I didn’t know we can’t talk price on this forum, will delete. Yeah I’m happy with the work, it’s excellent.

    Mad Dog_2
  • PC7060
    PC7060 Member Posts: 1,396
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1820002#Comment_1820002

    be sure to recommend his to your friends and associates. That’s the best form of thanks (other than paying your bill on time 😎)

    mattmia2
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,326
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1820002#Comment_1820002

    The pricing is still up……………..

    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 6,433

    I don't think the OP will be able to remove it from the title without @Erin Holohan Haskell 's help

    NJ Steam Homeowner.
    Free NJ and remote steam advice: https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/new-jersey-steam-help/
    See my sight glass boiler videos: https://bit.ly/3sZW1el

  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 263
    edited November 14

    Titles are as editable as comments. Jobs are worth as much as you're willing to pay. If it's skilled labor that's done right, totally worth it.

    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1820056#Comment_1820056

    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
    ethicalpaulMad Dog_2Erin Holohan Haskell
  • guzzinerd
    guzzinerd Member Posts: 263

    Fyi... the previous owners of my building paid more to install a single cheapo one tube baseboard unit. You got a good deal.

    Bryant 245-8 2-pipe steam in a 1930s 6-unit 1-story apt building in the NM mountains.  26 radiators heating up 3800sqf.
    Mad Dog_2
  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 6,433

    All true, SuperTech, but no one, not even you, wants to get ripped off (and no I'm not saying this person was ripped off). The question is reasonable, "did I get a good value in my market?"

    NJ Steam Homeowner.
    Free NJ and remote steam advice: https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/new-jersey-steam-help/
    See my sight glass boiler videos: https://bit.ly/3sZW1el

    SuperTech
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 10,754

    Figuring on doing the paperwork and keeping the shop stocked and in working order and driving around and giving people estimates and all the other things to run a business, whether it is a single person doing it or there are other people working for the company that do some of those things, ultimately probably about 10%-20% of the time spent is billable.

    GGrossMad Dog_2SuperTech
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,472
    edited November 14

    Fair to whom? Apparently, you got great value. I hope he charged enough & Made a decent profit. You're "assisting" to help move the job ahead is nice, but don't expect any discounts for that. It is extremely RARE that I ever take ANY help from a client, for just this reason...Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
    mattmia2Ironman
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 10,754

    I had to help carry my new furnace in 24 years ago because his helper didn't show up…

    ethicalpaul
  • HomerJSmith
    HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,594

    What's fair is what you and the repair person agree to.

    delcrossv

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