Trade Hourly charges & quotes can be misleading
So what are you really paying?
Here are some WA Trade rates advertised on-line
Not included in this article are rates for
1st year apprentices who earn <$15/hr
Final year apprentices who earn <$20/hr
Here are my tips/checks for getting quotes
- Supply complete Plans, Details, Specis & Engineering
- Always get 3 trade written quotes (including GST) for the same work
- Quotes should be broken down & itemised
- For items being made/manufactured in workshops ask how long it takes for delivery & Where it's made ie. Locally or China
- Materials as specified ie Supply & Fix or Fix only supplied by owner
- Check listed material items provided as "equivalent" to what is specified
- Payment should be specified on the quote ie. X% deposit, Balance on completion,etc
- Ask for a charge out rate $/hr or $/m2 for contingencies & non specified work
- Ask about maintenance periods & warranties
- Check your quantities ordered, delivered & fixed/ finished for variances
- Check code & AS compliances
With quoted prices varying as much as 100% do your homework & Do what you can to SAVE
