Rate guidelines are based on the following:
- Business administrative costs which include rent, lights & water, telephones, equipment, stationery and furniture
- Marketing and advertising costs
- Insurance costs which include general office, vehicle, life and disability, public liability, product liability, defective workmanship, tools and equipment
- Tools and uniform
- Salaries which include employment of qualified plumbers
- Medical aid and pension
- Comply with plumbing standards and local bylaws
- Comply with Health and Safety legislation
