FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For most handyman work I charge an hourly rate of $60/hour, with a two hour minimum, and materials and sometimes mileage are at additional cost. I'm insured, and I have to travel up to an hour away for a lot of the work I do, so this minimum helps ensure that I make enough to cover costs and pay the bills. I try to work in an efficient manner to avoid racking up the time in these instances, but if the work you need done is something quick, I generally recommend bringing up any other repairs or updates you're interested in and I will take time to look at those and either fix or discuss an estimate with you while I'm there. For larger scale jobs, such as painting, flooring installs, and other similar tasks I rely on square footage measurements so I price those on a case by case basis.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to ask a lot of questions, and frequently I'll request photos of a prospective repair or project. Photos in particular can answer a lot of questions before I need to ask, and the more information I have, the more prepared I can be to give you an accurate estimate, and to complete a project efficiently.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been working in home repairs and maintenance for about 5 years now.