Appliance Repair Service Call & Diagnostic Fee in Germany (2026)
Most German repair companies charge a call-out / diagnostic fee of €50–€120, often credited toward the repair if you go ahead. Every figure is an Estimated or observed published fee — never a fake precise number. Reviewed July 2026.
What is the typical fee?
The national range is €50–€120. The fee usually covers travel and diagnosis; many companies credit it against the repair if you proceed — always ask before booking. VAT (19%) may or may not be included: many small repair firms and sole traders fall under Germany's small-business scheme (Kleinunternehmerregelung, § 19 UStG — since 1 January 2025, up to €25,000 previous-year and €100,000 current-year turnover) and charge no VAT — so treat 19% as a ceiling, not a guaranteed add-on.
Base: published rates from 4 German repair companies (2026-07) · Germany national base range (BA Entgeltstatistik 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Observed published fees Observed
| Area | Companies | Published fee range |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 3 | €45–€80 |
| Cork | 1 | €60–€60 |
| Limerick | 1 | €60–€60 |
| Galway | 1 | €80–€80 |
| Waterford | 1 | €69–€69 |
Compiled from fees repair companies post publicly on their own websites — observed figures, not estimates. We don't accept payment for inclusion, and we don't name or rank providers.
Germany appliance repair · Methodology
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.