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$727.10 to replace a tap, that's a decent charge

From this post and other posts it sounds as though some landlords have over extended and trying to pass costs back to the tenant. I reckon…

Solar quotes recommended installers were very costly and still quite pushy. The website does have some good information. Solar Quotes is…

10 to 20k to fix the pergola. What's the damage a few holes in the roof that has probably deteriorated due to uv hitting it everyday. I…

Seriously.... what is ib?

The assumption is that in five years you have been paying down the principal and building equity. You then have the option to use the…

Don't sit on the fence or sit on the fence. Upto you, only time will tell if your right or wrong. I'm glad I did not sit on the fence,…

Tbh I thought a call out fee is charged for immediate service e.g. I'm locked out my house and I need a locksmith to come asap. I would…

What's the issue, the 4 stroke leaf blower noise or blowing the leaves onto the road? What next, you will having a go at people washing…

Why are they turning up to your house to provide a bill? Sounds dodgy to me, are they going to charge another call out fee to deliver the…

The tree on the nature strip drops leaves onto the council path, every now and again I use a leaf blower to blow the leaves onto the…

No

Who organised the tradie, the real estate agent or you the landlord? Is the aircon tech talking about the insulation around the pipes? How…

7-14 days for pickup, is what it said when ordered.

McMansion?

Lazy criminals using battery angle grinders, few years back they just used a jimmy or crowbar.

Pretty sure criminals work in teams now, a skilled thief, a hacker, a brute and a planner aka the brains of the team.

I would rather live life on the edge and leave the taps turned on all the time.

Builder warranty insurance is insurance to cover your dodgy builder and their dodgy workmanship under the warranty period due to the…

Bit of gas and it will be fine. Just let the R410A leak back out to the environment....

Not arguing the price of the gas, i'm saying the root cause should have been diagnosed.

Sorry, sounds like you got ripped off. I would assume they should locate and fix the leak and then gas the unit.

I think the question was regarding if the op being ripped off, not if they should pay or not.

Video surveillance? I can't help but wonder what shenanigans this reveals. Most things can be fixed, he must have done a doozy. Suppose…

I paid 400 bucks for an aircon install recently, no hidden costs, bracket included, licensed tech, not quite back to back. Did not charge…

Did you find the manhole out of interest?

$200 seems a lot for a callout fee, you would expect an expert for this much. I would respect a callout fee of $50 to $100 to cover the…

I don't think your helping your argument. It sounds like your saying that trades will rip you off regardless of the situation.

Random statement - i got solar installed a few months back, i reckon my house is not getting as hot as it used to. Might all be in my head…