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What are Calgary Plumbing Rates?
Eric Wiehler, Operations Manager
27 February 2020
One of the most common questions homeowners have is how much Calgary plumbers cost. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, but we can help shed some light on the situation.

Flat Rate vs. Hourly Rate

There are two basic ways that plumbers charge for their services. Plumbers who charge flat rates have prices for specific tasks (like installing a hot water tank) that they charge regardless of how long the job takes. This can help you avoid surprise bills.

Plumbers who charge hourly will charge a fixed amount for an hour of their time, plus the cost of materials used with a markup. Unfortunately, this incentivizes the plumber to work slowly (and earn more money).

According to HomeAdvisor, the hourly rate can vary from $60 to $270 CAD. Presumably this variance is due to unlicensed plumbers on the low end and companies that gouge their customers on the high end. 

 

An example water tree done by Wiehler Mechanical in a Calgary home.

Some plumbing jobs are more complicated than others!

How to get the most for your money

There are 3 easy steps you can take to protect yourself from overpaying for plumbing, or even worse, being stuck with a massive bill to repair water damage from shoddy work!

  •  Deal with reputable companies – if a company has been around for a long time, you know they take care of their customers. Read their Google reviews and check their ratings.

 

  • Get a price up front – if the plumber won’t give you a price, they should have specific reasons why the price might vary.

 

  • Ask to see documentation – A professional plumbing company can easily provide you with proof of insurance, business license, journeyman tickets, and WCB coverage. It’s not that big of an ask. 

 

If you follow these 3 simple steps, you’re much more likely to have a positive plumbing experience.

 

Wiehler Mechanical has been in business for 40 years and our customers rave about us on Google. We love that we’ve been able to help them, and we can help you too. We always give prices up front, and we always treat our customers like family. 

 

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“Any company worth their salt will be happy to provide you with their proof of insurance – it’s the best way to know you’re getting a professional.” – John Wiehler, President of Wiehler Mechanical Ltd.
The Wiehler Team
Photograph by Riverwood Photography
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