Definition

Noun: - A fee for installing something: The specific cost or price charged for the service of setting up, assembling, or putting a piece of equipment, a system, or a utility into operational condition.

Usage

This term is used in commercial, technical, and service contexts to specify a separate cost for the labor and process of installation, distinct from the price of the product itself. - It is typically a one-time fee. - It is often quoted separately from the base price of an item or service.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Waiving the installation charge: A common promotional tactic where a company eliminates this fee to attract new customers.
  • The cable company is currently offering to waive the installation charge for new subscribers.
• Flat-rate installation charge: A fixed fee for installation, regardless of the time or complexity involved (within standard parameters).
  • The plumber charges a flat-rate installation charge for all standard sink models.

Variants and Related Words

• Installation fee: A direct synonym, identical in meaning and usage.
• Setup fee/charge: A closely related term, often used interchangeably, though it can sometimes imply a simpler or more software-oriented configuration.
• Hook-up fee: A more specific term commonly used for connecting utilities like gas, electricity, or telecommunications.

Synonyms

• Installation fee
• Setup charge
• Hook-up fee (context-specific)

Related Phrases

• Plus installation: A phrase indicating that the installation cost is not included in the advertised price.
  • The dishwasher costs $500 plus installation.
• Installation not included: A clear disclaimer stating the installation service is a separate, additional cost.

Noun

1. the charge for installing something