Pricing
You approve the number before anyone lifts a wrench.
Flat rate, in writing, inside the app. No four hour guesses. No “we’ll figure it out when I get there.” You see the price, you tap accept, a licensed technician heads over. That’s the whole thing.
How pricing works
- 1
Describe the problem
Tell the app what’s going on. Photos help, but plain words work too.
- 2
See the flat rate
Within seconds you get a clear flat rate for that kind of job. No surprises, no hourly meter.
- 3
Approve it
Tap accept if the number feels right. Nothing is dispatched until you do.
- 4
Pay in the app
When the job is done and you confirm, payment clears automatically. No cash, no paper, no chasing.
Typical ranges by category
Your exact quote lives in the app. These are the ranges most jobs land in, based on what real customers actually paid.
Plumbing
$150 to $650Leak diagnosis, drain clearing, faucet or valve swap, water heater service
Water heater replacement and repipes are quoted separately after the on site look.
Electrical
$180 to $850Outlet or breaker replacement, lighting install, EV charger install, wiring diagnosis
Panel upgrades and whole home rewires are quoted separately, permits included.
HVAC
$180 to $900AC diagnostic, refrigerant recharge, thermostat install, furnace ignition repair
System replacement, heat pump install, and ductwork rebuilds are quoted separately.
Appliance Repair
$140 to $550Fridge diagnostic, washer or dryer repair, oven calibration, dishwasher pump
Specialty parts for Sub Zero, Viking, and Thermador may add a parts line item once sourced.
Handyman
$120 to $450TV mount, drywall patch, furniture assembly, door realignment, small fixes list
Per visit minimum covers drive time and the first hour. Stack tasks to save on return trips.
These are typical ranges based on actual completed jobs across Orange County and Los Angeles County. Your exact flat rate is calculated in the iLOCL app from the problem you describe and is approved by you before anyone is dispatched.
Flat rate vs hourly
Hourly and open ended
- The clock starts when they pull up
- Stuck fitting means a bigger invoice
- Final number is a surprise at the end
- Cash at the truck, receipt maybe
iLOCL flat rate
- You see the price before they are dispatched
- Job scope is agreed in writing
- Parts and permits itemized up front
- Payment clears in the app, full receipt emailed
Frequently asked
Why flat rate instead of hourly?
Because hourly pricing punishes the customer when a tech runs into a stubborn fitting or a stuck screw. You shouldn’t pay more for someone else’s hard day. The flat rate covers the job, not the clock.
What if the job turns out to be bigger than it looked?
The technician tells you before touching anything else. You see the revised flat rate in the app and decide. No surprise line items added after the fact.
Are there hidden fees?
No. The number you approve in the app is the number you pay. Parts that need to be sourced are shown as a line item inside the same flat rate before you approve.
Do permits cost extra?
Permit fees for jobs that legally require them (panel upgrades, EV chargers, water heater replacements in some cities) show up as a clear line item inside the flat rate. Always itemized, never hidden.
What about tipping?
Optional and handled in the app. Tips go directly to the technician. Zero pressure, zero awkward card reader moment at the door.