Why is there such a big range on some jobs?

Because the same job description can hide very different work. A 'blocked drain' might be a quick clear with a plunger-style tool, or it might need a camera and a machine to cut roots out. The range covers the easy end to the tricky end — Tia gets you a real quote for your actual job.

Do plumbers charge a call-out fee?

Many do, especially for after-hours work. It's worth asking up front — when Tia rings around, she can ask each plumber whether there's a call-out fee so you're comparing like with like.

Will the plumber be qualified?

The plumbers Tia calls are established local businesses, not ours — so it's always worth asking about their qualifications and checking the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board register.

What does SortedAI cost?

Your first ring-around is free. After that it's about a dollar each time Tia rings around — whether or not you book, and whether or not she reaches anyone. No subscription, no lock-in. You pay the plumber directly for the job itself.

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How much does a plumber cost in Tauranga?

Plumbing prices vary a lot by job — a dripping tap is a world away from re-plumbing a bathroom. The ranges below are a realistic starting point for Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty, so you know roughly what to expect before you pick up the phone. They're indicative only: the real number depends on your place, the parts, and how long the job actually takes.

What drives the price

A few things move a plumbing quote up or down: how easy the pipework is to get at, whether parts need replacing or just fixing, whether it's a call-out or a planned visit, and whether the work needs sign-off. A tap washer is quick; chasing a hidden leak or swapping a hot water cylinder takes materials, time and often a mate to help lift.

After-hours and weekend call-outs usually cost more than a booked weekday visit. If it's not an emergency, booking ahead is almost always cheaper.

How to actually get a real number

A table like this tells you the ballpark, not your price. The only way to get your price is for someone to hear the job and quote it. That normally means ringing round a few plumbers, leaving voicemails, and waiting on callbacks.

That ring-around is exactly the bit Tia does for you. Tell her the job, she phones local plumbers — telling each one up front she's an AI — asks who's available and what they'll charge, and comes back with the real answers she got. She can't promise someone's free, but she actually makes the calls and tells you straight what she found. Your first ring-around is free, then it's about a dollar each time. You pay the plumber directly for the work.

Indicative price ranges

Job	Typical Range
Tap repair / replacement	$80 – $200
Blocked drain clearing	$120 – $350
Hot water cylinder install	$1,500 – $3,500
Toilet repair / replace	$150 – $500
Full bathroom plumbing	$3,000 – $8,000+

* Indicative only — ranges vary by job. Tia rings around to get you real prices before you commit.

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