FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $80.00 an hour, with a one hour minimum per booking plus my drive time to the site. Due to changes in the Thumbtack business model, I now have to add on the fee that Thumbtack charges me for each client, this will be from approx $30 to $60 depending on what Thumbtack charges me, and please note that I am now charging for my drive time, which is the norm in the fine art handling and installation industry. I install up to 10 works per hour, depending on exact sizes and specific installation or location requirements. It’s also important to keep in mind how long it can take me and the client to decide on the works exact placement. If a second art installer is required, I can bring an equally experienced installer. They are paid the same rate as I am and, if applicable, they also receive the same driving fee as well.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I prefer to talk or text on the phone to get a sense of the specific details of the job. I ask that clients text me their address asap to confirm the booking and the details of our appointment. Then I have their address and phone number so that I can contact them a day in advance to reconfirm. I accept cash, check, Venmo, Zelle or Paypal, which are payed upon completion of the job.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a professional art handler and installer for thirty years.