How much for a plumbing house call in NY

[frannn]

I just had to call a plumber for a toilet overflow, and all he had to do was plunge & snake it...duhhh...
It took all of 10 minutes to do. I'm wondering what the going rate is for a quick house call. He said they would "bill me".
Thanks!

 

[ToyStory Fan]

I'd say probably no less than $75 and as much as $200.

 

[suzannen]

I think ToyStoryFan is pretty close. I don't think they leave their house for less than $100.

 

[Ronan]

I had a plumber out about a year ago and he gave me a price before the job was done.$75 to unclog the commode, if there is no problems.

When I asked what he meant by problems he ran off a list of things that he has pulled out

Number 1 on his list for causes of stoppages in a commode

Lids from hairspray

 

[GeorgeG]

I would say $75 - $100 is about right. If it's much less, save his number.

You might want to pick up a plunger the next time you're at Home Depot, though.