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    IMRN2003 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 19, 2015, 06:16 AM
    Florida-how much to replace hose bib and main shut off valve?
    I recently had a leaky faucet outside at the back of my house, when we tried to turn the handle to shut off the main water valve it would just spin. I had a plumber come out and replace the main water valve (easily accesible) and hose bib at back of house. He charged $500 for a little more than an hours work which I thought to be a little excessive. Am I wrong?
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    May 19, 2015, 07:15 AM
    The best way to find out if that was an excessive charge for the job in your area is call a few local plumbers and contractors to compare prices.

    This comparison process should have been done before you contracted this plumber actually.
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    May 19, 2015, 12:57 PM
    I agree with Talaniman you should have discussed with the plumber before he was doing the job, I am not sure if you will get any thing from the plumber now, good luck.

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    May 19, 2015, 07:35 PM
    Yes, it does sound high but first tell us who shut off the city main out on the street? I am assuming someone did this so the plumber could replace your main which is down steam from the city valve
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