Labor rate guide
Labor Rates & Crane Inspection Pricing
Hourly labor, callout and travel charges, crane inspection pricing, and payment terms for EMS mobile service. Rates effective October 7, 2026.
Hourly labor
Hourly Labor Rates
| Service | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Regular service Regular service hours, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Weekend and holiday work scheduled by appointment is billed at this rate. | $135.00 per hour | 1 hour |
| Overtime service Work outside regular service hours, and weekend and holiday work not scheduled by appointment. | $160.00 per hour | None |
| Emergency service Emergency calls. | $180.00 per hour | 2 hours |
Labor is billed in half-hour increments, rounded up.
Callout & travel
Callout & Travel Charges
| Distance to job site | Charge |
|---|---|
| Under 25 miles | $50.00 flat callout fee |
| 25 to 50 miles | $100.00 flat callout fee |
| Over 50 miles | $100.00 per hour of travel, portal to portal, in place of a flat callout fee |
Mileage is measured portal to portal from the EMS dispatch location, normally our shop in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Callout and travel charges are in addition to hourly labor.
Crane inspections
Crane Inspection Pricing
| Crane type | Annual inspection |
|---|---|
| Service truck and knuckle boom cranes | $350 to $450 per crane |
| Boom trucks and mobile cranes up to 50 ton | $650 to $1,000 per crane |
| Cranes over 50 ton | Quoted per job by crane type, size, and site |
Load testing is quoted and billed as a separate line. Callout and travel charges apply. See Crane Repair & Inspection for what we inspect.
Examples
What a Service Call Costs
| Example service call | Labor | Callout | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 hours regular service, 15 miles | 3 × $135 = $405.00 | $50.00 | $455.00 |
| 1 hr 10 min regular service (billed as 1.5 hours), 15 miles | 1.5 × $135 = $202.50 | $50.00 | $252.50 |
| 2 hours overtime service, 40 miles | 2 × $160 = $320.00 | $100.00 | $420.00 |
| 45 min emergency call (2-hour minimum), 15 miles | 2 × $180 = $360.00 | $50.00 | $410.00 |
Totals show labor and callout only. Parts and materials are billed separately.
Payment & terms
Payment Terms
- The estimate must be approved by the customer before work begins.
- Parts must be paid for by the customer before work begins.
- Payment is due on receipt of invoice.
- Parts and materials are billed separately from labor.
- Rates are subject to change.
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Call (239) 707-1178 for a quote, or book online.
