Your 8 hours is probably, closer, since I do standard flanges in about that time.
(Shop time plus installation)
I am a fan of using the "The Piano Technician's Guide", from PTG of course.
It's a rate book, like mechanics have.
State's various times for common tasks.
I like to show the customer the book and tell them
"The rate book states the labor that a qualified piano technician should take to complete the job".
Let's them know I'm not just making up a number.
Also tell them, if it takes me longer, I take the loss.
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On page 3 titled "Butts & Flanges"Flange Replacement (set).... Grand 6.0+, Direct Blow 6.0, Drop Action 6.5 hours.'+' = Hours indicated plus cost of materials or other expenses incurred except travel.---- end of quote
Note: in the book the '+' is not printed on the Direct and Drop Action hours but should be, IMO.
I add 2 hours for the installation and regulation.
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Richard Primeaux
Associated PTG member
Hammond LA
225-235-9394
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-13-2018 22:44
From: Patrick Greene
Subject: Yamaha Flange replacement
Hello
I am going to quote on a Yamaha flange replacement job and I don't want to undercharge (as I seem to be in the habit of doing).
What do you all think is a fair price for this type of job? I have replaced a few here and there on school pianos, but have never done a full set. I guess-timate that it would take 5-8 hours to do this.
Thanks for any info you all might have
Patrick
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Patrick Greene
Associate
Knoxville TN
865-384-6582
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