FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I primarily use Thumbtack for exterior door installations, and the labor cost to remove and replace a standard exterior door averages $500. If repairs are required beyond standard installation, I bill these repairs at $65 an hour but always talk through these repairs with a client prior to beginning work.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I gather enough pictures and information from a potential client to provide an estimate without the need for a site visit. If the client wants to move forward after receiving this estimate, we will decide whether a site visit is required before work begins. A typical site visit will be billed at $75, but this amount will be deducted from the final cost of the project if the client uses my services.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I grew up on a farm in rural Tennessee, so there were plenty of opportunities for building and repair projects. I always enjoyed carpentry and woodworking but began my working life as a middle school math teacher. After a few years of teaching, I decided to pursue my interest in construction and began working with Habitat for Humanity as a site supervisor. I spent three years learning how to build Energy Star certified houses from the ground up before deciding to start my own business.