I'd say that if this info below is accurate from their web site, the reason for the jacked up price when he arrived late is so "we pay you!" Jack the price, give some of it back for being late, all is well......plumbers are assholes.
Originally posted by natejj
Check their website out.
Number 2 - We guarantee to be ON TIME! That's our Punctual Plumber™ Promise- We surveyed our customers and found out that in addition to quality work our customers appreciate it when we are on time! Sounds pretty simple right? Well it is.
We know how valuable your time is and we promise to show up on time - or we pay you. That's right - if we are late for our appointment - we pay you! This is one place where time really is money.
http://www.clearviewplumbing.ca/guarantee.html