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Traditionally service work such as electrical is billed in a cost for parts and a per hour charge for labor. However there are disadvantages to this method. For one, you the consumer never really know how much a job will cost till the work is done. Secondly an unethical worker can work slow and milk a job for more money than it's worth. The service provider can be penalized for being good at their job and completing the work in a rapid professional manner.
Flat rate pricing seeks to remedy this situation by taking the national average of the cost of the part, and the amount of time it should take a skilled technician to perform the repair. This amount is printed in each technicians flat rate pricing book and they can show you the specific amount your job will cost before they begin working. This is the price you will pay no matter how long the repair actually takes, no surprises ever. | 
