Hourly rate

cubix

Can anyone tell me is it a goverment body that sets the rates for trades and what is the hourly rate is for a qualified plumber as set out by them

Thanks

DGOBS

In short, they don't, plumbers set their own rates

cubix

So theres no industry standard 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year and then a rate for a qualified plumber. I would of thought there was set rates they must be paid if they are working for someone.

Joey the lips

Plumbers usually charge by the job for domestic applications and by the hour for contract or business applications. Reason being in maintenance contracts for example they are contracted to hospitals etc at certain rates.

For example first 50 hours at 0.50c per hour

50 - 100 hours 0.45c per hour


I take it from you asking you have a problem with the price quoted and have then questioned the plumbers credentials to charge such a price. In the law of contract if a plumber offers you a price and you accept it then a contract is formed. If you fail to pay out the plumber can techanically sue you.

Although reality is quite often different..

Why are you asking?

cosanostra

I take it this is what your looking for OP http://www.fas.ie/en/Allowances+and+Grants/Apprentice+Wages.htm

cubix

Thanks lads, Cosanostra spot on;). Is the fourth year rate from that page the same as a qualified rate

Joey the lips

cubix wrote: »

Thanks lads, Cosanostra spot on;). Is the fourth year rate from that page the same as a qualified rate

Thats not spot on. Thats the rate a plumber should be paid if working for someone. Most plumbers are working for themselves and paid per job. The best thing to do is simply get 3 quotes.

anuprising

if you read post number 3 from the op , he states hourly rate for working for someone , 1st 2nd 3rd 4th year .
I don't know of any self employed apprentices

so spot on