FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge by the hour or quote the work, depending on scale. I am a firm believer in the fact that you get what you pay for. I guarantee quality. If I am unable, not comfortable, or not experienced enough for a job, I will not take it. My normal rate is $100 for the first hour ($50 service fee and $50/hr) and $50/hr afterwards. If it takes me 1h15min, I am not going to charge for an additional hour. I believe in treating you the way I would want my loved ones to be treated if I was no longer around. I am here to make an honest living and do right by God, my family, and you.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Ideally, I will make contact with you via text/call to get an understanding of work needing to be done. If it's something I feel capable of doing, I will attempt to set an appointment to come out and evaluate job. For a bigger job, I will give an estimate as quickly as possible and get to work during a negotiated timeframe. For a smaller job that is more straightforward, I will simply contact you and set a time to come out and get it done. Straight forward with proper communication. I will make sure to communicate any possible/foreseeable issues that could potentially change the scope of work and price before I get started or as soon as the issue becomes evident.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Began building swimming pools (in ground) in 2001. Eventually, I worked my way up and ran the plumbing/filtration side of new builds. This lasted until Hurricane Katrina. My family lived on the coast and were directy effected by catastrophic damage. I went down to help my family clean up and rebuild their homes, where possible. I stayed in the area for a couple of years afterwards remodeling and repairing for other customers. I moved back to Birmingham a couple of years later and got into the electrical trade (mostly commercial). Spent 1 year as an apprentice before the company went bankrupt in 08 due to housing market crash. Construction field got difficult to find/keep steady work so I became a delivery driver. In '14, I got back into the field installing above ground pools and building decks. Unfortunately, it was seasonal work but I did spend a few summers installing them. Needing more consistency, I got back into the electrical trade (residential this time). After some time, I got on with a general contractor doing major remodels. Given my wide range of experience, I naturally found myself doing handyman/remodeling for the past several years.