Is there a minimum charge?

Question

What is a minimum charge and in what ways might it exist?

Andrew · Accepted Answer

There is no such thing as a minimum charge. What there may be, and often is an inspection charge to come to view the job to get a good idea of what is involved. Some trades do this, some don’t. You will also get 2 kinds of quotes: 1) a price for the whole job with the proviso of unseen issues or 2) a day rate per workman with the materials purchased by the client.

Kevin · Answer

Hi, Angie it depends on the job and what requires. 

Regards
Kevin

Satbir · Answer

Yes there will be minimum charges depending on the location and how far you live and the work needed

Ryan · Answer

It’s normally free for a quote from most tradesmen 😀

Bradley · Answer

Hi. there is no minimum charge at all 
No minimum charge

James · Answer

Morning yes there is a hourly rate or day rate. thankyou

Gary · Answer

I have no minimum charge on any job it’s on a price or day work as agreed from the start.

Paul · Answer

All trades have a different minimum call out charge

Josh · Answer

Callout 
Or a day rate could be a minimum charge

Roger · Answer

Hi so in answer to your question there is no minimum charge so long as the job is profitable to do. So by that I mean if you only needed say half an hours work doing then the contractor would have to charge you for travel costs otherwise they would be doing the work for nothing, in fact losing money. I trust that answers your question

Stephen · Answer

I don't believe a universal rule exists.
I charge a daily/weekly rate regardless of the skillset required.
Painting/decorating
Fencing
Decking
Laying laminate flooring
Laying attic boards
Property maintenance 
General handyman

Is there a minimum charge?

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