Cost breakdown

Why Does Plumbing Cost What It Does?

Every dollar of your quote goes somewhere. Here is the typical breakdown.

Labour

40%

Licensed plumber, $65-90/hr

Parts & materials

20%

Pipes, fittings, fixtures

Callout/travel

12%

Vehicle, fuel, parking

Insurance & licence

10%

Licensing fees, liability insurance

GST

9%

10% goods and services tax

Tools & equipment

4%

Specialised tools, CCTV, jet

Profit margin

5%

Net profit after all costs