Labor Shortage | Handyman $200 Per Hour, For Simple Repairs

Labor Shortage | Handyman $200 Per Hour, For Simple Repairs | THE HANDYMAN BUSINESS |

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@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

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@MIhandyman Жыл бұрын

I started using this. It is pretty awesome. Thanks!

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

Did you get the free training that it comes with. I just did one free session for 30 minutes and it was well worth my time. It comes with the your jobber account.

@zerubbabelsbridge Жыл бұрын

If people are rich and can afford it then whatever. But where I'm at people are just trying to make ends meet and charging $200/hr just makes you an a$$hole

@johnnash9072 Жыл бұрын

We do not get paid for doing repairs. We get paid for knowing how to do the repair. Knowledge is power that makes money.

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion we get paid mostly for solving problems, in fact most everyone does.

@voodoodrug Жыл бұрын

true or for other reasons , reputation, holding a state/federal license, and not needing the money so you can cherry pick the silly easy gigs and dance around and play work

@Frankthetank302 Жыл бұрын

It's both actually lol

@whereswaldo5740 9 ай бұрын

And saves money. Every time I fix something or build something around the house I ask my wife What do you think that would cost to have fixed? Especially now with inflation labor is crazy high. Local Honda auto dealer labor jumped from $100/ hour to $130/hour. Plumber house calls. Were $75 just to show up not sure what that’s at now. Same with appliance repair at about $118 and electricians are I don’t know what. Not cheap I’m sure. Fix a toilet. Replace a hanging light in the dining room to ceiling mount. You do the math. From $30 in parts to hundreds of dollars. Sad part is a lot of stuff is just being let go and goes undone.

@whereswaldo5740 9 ай бұрын

And don’t get me going on the garage and small engine and lawn equipment. Motorcycle and cars too.

@sicsempertyrannis8731 6 ай бұрын

I just got a new water heater and went around looking for a plumber to put it in. They were all asking $2,000+. It was absolutely outrageous. I just looked up KZfaq videos and read about it and put it in myself for $92 with flexible hoses so it will be easier to change out in the future. The price of getting a plumber or electrician is motivating me to expand my knowledge and skill set to do things myself.

@stuartyemec2748 6 ай бұрын

Venting and dielectric unions are tricky variables

@posic3073 4 ай бұрын

There may be knowledge you’re missing out on. Ask why they would charge that much and see

@EyeSeeBots 3 ай бұрын

@@posic3073it’s liability. Water heaters can explode and they need to inspected. I’m a plumbers son and a jack of all trades. Also, I’d never suggest using flex hosing.

@jasonweishaupt1828 Ай бұрын

Must have been an electric water heater.

@dawilliam59 Ай бұрын

Make sure those flex lines are rated for that install

@billdavis6978 Жыл бұрын

As someone who’s working as a lead carpenter, and definitely not anywhere close to $200 an hour, I’m continuing to grow my skills and reputation. I never pretend to know it all and always willing to learn new tricks. One thing I’ve learned is to walk away from troublesome clients before I even start a project. It’s funny, so many complain they can’t find a contractor or good Handyman., but they pretend to already know how to do something, but are busy. They try to devalue your skills, they heard from someone you could use the work, the promise of endless work, they have a filthy house, they promise to have carpet already ripped out for a flooring job, but it’s not, the hot water tank they bought was bare bones with no essentials, they bitch about paying for necessary parts, and my favorite, the friend or family member wanting you to work for a lasagna dinner. Know your value and if someone tries convincing you that you’re not worth it, let them find someone else to abuse.

@jaydrains2247 Жыл бұрын

Hey I love lasagna, I'll definitely unclog a toilet for a large plate

@darknes7800 Жыл бұрын

The $200 - $300 per hour are not achievable working for someone else on a PER HOUR basis. You have to start your own business and pay 5-10 years worth of due, building your business and your client base. Building your business = long hours, short pay, doing it right over and over and over.....then it turns into a real business. When he says "$200 per hour", its based on taking the call, driving to the location, having the correct supplies and tools, making the repair, billing the client and receiving his payment. So there is more to it than just the on site repair.

@lessimcdowell9897 Жыл бұрын

I would say working for any capitalist at this point and raising a family is not achievable. Unless your a manager or something and we can’t all land those positions even if we were educated. No matter what the profits are a capitalist will take all of it in any company. That doesn’t mean you should stop working or work alone but worker cooperatives exist and work really well, this is where you and your family and friends start a company and share the profits evenly which is usually more than enough to make each person financially independent of everyone else and employers and government social programs which is a beautiful thing. This is why they talk up socialism so much because if everyone worked at a co op there wouldnt be much prostitution or crime…. Or people looking for 2nd jobs

@darknes7800 Жыл бұрын

@@lessimcdowell9897 When you stop the jealousy and envy......and focus on yourself and stop demonizing "capitalism"......you just MIGHT be successful at something. Envy and jealousy = failure.

@darknes7800 Жыл бұрын

@@lessimcdowell9897 Ohhh.....so you want the business owner who takes all the RISKS......to "distribute profits evenly"....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So you SOCIALISTS can sit there and get paid for doing NOTHING ! Move to Venezuela or Cuba and see how SOCIALISM is working !!!! LOL

@handymansolutions7834 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten so busy with kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, and basements that I now charge $100 an hour. Two hour minimum. Service call for me $200 weather I’m there for 1/2 hours or an hour and a half. And I get it every time. Love your channel. Long time follower!

@bfelb Жыл бұрын

Curious, is that on or off the books?

@handymansolutions7834 Жыл бұрын

@@bfelb I do everything on the books. If I ever need a loan from the bank they wanna see money coming in. No point to nickel in dime. If you’re making the money you will be able to pay the taxes.

@jeffshackleford3152 Жыл бұрын

125/ hour for T&M, minimum 4, shop to shop for the time.

@aefgshwrthwrhnwrhnbw Жыл бұрын

$100/hr sounds cheap

@handymansolutions7834 Жыл бұрын

@@aefgshwrthwrhnwrhnbw it is! Prices are going up. I’m a one man army for now. $125 with a helper. It will be $125 for me and $150 with a helper.

@dantedicamillo7453 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your wisdom as well as your success… To see you excel to this degree is pretty impressive to say the least. We also charge $200 an hour for everything, work, travel, material collection, as well as estimates. It’s taken us a while to get to that point however, it seems to give you the best customers to work for, the perfect base… And filters out the tire kickers, and those who cannot afford to do their projects. Keep the vids coming!

@tonypreciado4804 Жыл бұрын

I love this video , this is exactly what I run into with many home owners that simply don't have a clue about this kind of work that just don't want to get involved. They know as much as to call someone that's more frequent with these types of repairs than they would want to get involved with . These people are intelligent ,and have more than an idea of what the ball park would be , but lack the time , tools, and knowhow , to get a quick project like this done. And they are going to call you for things like this and more so I think this was an excellent and informative video on common jobs that are up for grabs .

@tranderrick 10 ай бұрын

that's why I hate doing really simple stuff, my charge doesn't make sense. But if a window is leaking and I need to replace the molding, waterproof everything, caulk and paint. It makes more sense to charge $500 labor plus materials and that job takes me about 3 hours. Just solving tough problems that keep coming back.

@entrepreneur724 Жыл бұрын

As for bringing the right tools with you, I just organized my tools like this: Main tool bag (open top for easy access) for all main tools used 90% of the time, plus Craftsman Tradestack brief cases for every type of job, drywall, electrical, plumbing, etc, then some general ones, batteries and chargers, fasteners, etc. The main bag and general ones will come everywhere. I will only grab the job specific ones for the jobs scheduled for the day.

@trucsivad777 Жыл бұрын

YES!! the leatherman charge, best multitool ever. I take mine with me everywhere and it comes in handy every day, a must have for any "handy man"

@lukebrown4184 Жыл бұрын

My tool trailer is an ever evolving project. Has made me a lot of money. I am DEEP into a renovation of commercial space we recently purchased. We will rent it. It’s nice to have my stuff at a job site, and have the trailer as a backup for bigger tasks.

@michaelelias2866 Жыл бұрын

"...taking what you think you need for the day never works out..." Truest statement in the universe! 😂

@lakecityransom Жыл бұрын

I feel blesssed to live less than 5 minutes from a Menards. Its always at least 2 trips for any big project.

@jdshear01 Жыл бұрын

Handyman ride along, old school, I like it.

@tringalij 9 ай бұрын

I’m an airline pilot and I wish we got paid on that timeline, which I commend you for. Because you’re right, all that prep is time in the job. We only get paid then the plane door is closed until it’s open. So at $290/hr all my time going to the airport, preflighting, loading the computer, boarding, deplaning, going to the next terminal and the next plane to fly the next leg… all that is unpaid. Good on you for starting the clock where you do!

@UntilItIsFinished 7 ай бұрын

Listen to ebooks and podcasts while u walk. Get more out of your day : D

@ClassicalEndeavor 14 күн бұрын

I think it's manipulative, abusive and borderline slavery to ask a man so invest what amounts to 2/3 of his day and get paid for 1/3.

@rowenz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for leading the charge and setting a good example. Sometimes I think they design things so that they break easy.

@patty109109 Жыл бұрын

It’s hilarious how incompetent most home owners are. If they want to pay you $200/hour to fix a drywall hole all the power to you!

@eduardolongoria3744 Жыл бұрын

I wish a had a dad or uncle that knew this type of stuff growing up. Not really interested in the handy man business anymore as I plan on starting a different kind of business but I still watch this videos every now and then for fun

@loubydal7812 Жыл бұрын

"The time doesn't start when you get to the customers house. Time starts when you receive their first message, it's your time and it's work... " ( more or less). Totally agree with you. Many customers don't understand also all the overhead time of planning, going for materials and delivery. Just these can be a lot of work, so somehow we need to charge for time spent and initial costs like gas. Happens that some customers just look for a wholesale price, usually for the cheapest, and often times they get a poor job done and they regret later. Thanks Handyman for your support.

@918scott4 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just like a retail store has to figure in the overhead and charge accordingly since there is no income when closed.

@carefulcarpenter Жыл бұрын

Deceiving the customers when you say "often times they get a poor job done" I never use that type of negative comparison to sell myself. It is in how you carry yourself--- not what they could "often" get. Of course--- less confident people will charge too little--- but your potential customer may also be "that other guy". DIY.

@VMa-mq3pm Жыл бұрын

Go get your general contractor license if you are all so confident of your abilities

@loubydal7812 Жыл бұрын

@@carefulcarpenter I'm not deceiving anybody. I'm telling the situation how it is for many in the trade. If this doesn't apply to you, so good for you.

@loubydal7812 Жыл бұрын

@@VMa-mq3pm I have my GC license and I'm very sure of my capabilities. But this has nothing to do with the topic or the situation. Yes some clients get fooled just by looking for the cheapest. Always true: You get what you pay for.

@eamoncollier 15 күн бұрын

Most knowledgeable, no BS handyman channel I've found yet.

@cjlane4161 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see your tool trailer layout! Could you make a video of it and how it makes you daily work more efficient and easier?

@Againstthegrainwoodworks Жыл бұрын

I started out my business doing handyman style, any repair work. Then transitioned into just woodworking. Now I’m thinking about starting the handyman section back up. I kinda miss going in for a repair and being done, rather than building a project for days and hauling around a bunch of material.

@thenext9537 Жыл бұрын

Respect. I've done several kitchens, bathrooms. I much prefer the smaller jobs that I can do a lot of. Kitchen cabinets are pretty straightforward, but usually requires help. Bathroom is just all labor due to tiling, and if you have to put a bathtub in, or tile a shower with shower pan.....I haven't done any work in years but I still remember. I am kind of itching to get back out there now.

@aaronsalvesen4553 Жыл бұрын

Rock Solid Handyman Services LLC here in Reno NV. I concur! Great video Handyman!💪🙌

@JohnnyWojtkowski Жыл бұрын

Just started my handyman business last month full time!! You and Allen Lee are great KZfaqrs that have helped me tremendously, Thinking of starting my own channel to contribute!

@andrepastor4844 Жыл бұрын

Focus on business buddy, never mind videos for now

@JohnnyWojtkowski Жыл бұрын

@@andrepastor4844the thing is I'm missing out on excellent content by not filming but yes I see where you're recommendations are coming from. Still need to dial in and tune up some odds and ends. Thanks!

@fireblade8905 10 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyWojtkowskihow is your business going?

@JohnnyWojtkowski 10 ай бұрын

@@fireblade8905 it's going amazing, should have started this years ago.

@ZipKickGo Жыл бұрын

I cannot agree how invaluable a set of leathermans are to anyone doing broad work. I'm in a home build from dirt to occupancy and I use it almost every day. Hell I should swap it out with my edc pocket knife sometimes.

@handylife22 Жыл бұрын

Great advice about having a trailer or van with everything you would ever need!

@THEREZISTANCE Жыл бұрын

I agree with the fact that it's hard to bring the tools you need cause you'll always need more....... well sometimes..... but it's worked ok for me most of the time. I build kits...... electrical kit, drywall kit, painting kit, door/ carpentry kit and I've been at it for about 10 years now. I wish I had a trailer or van but that's not in the budget so..... but always love your videos and discussions bud. Keep up the great work!

@jmahtab Жыл бұрын

If you don’t have a trailer or van what are you using? I have a pickup and absolutely need a van.

@entrepreneur724 Жыл бұрын

Not trying to be too hard on you, but if you've been doing this for 10 years, and still can't afford a trailer or van, you're not running your business well.

@Longeno55 Жыл бұрын

Your handyman business philosophy is priceless

@mikehogan1827 Жыл бұрын

It’s great how you help people to see that the clock starts ticking as soon as you get a customer request. Your time is valuable, and needs to be respected.

@timsawyer9231 Жыл бұрын

I've been doing this line of work (mostly commercial) for a while now and I've found that things are NEVER as easy and quick as you think they will be based on the work order and the couple of blurry pictures they send you. I work out of mt little Honda Accord, and I somehow always have the tools I need, I even have a 12' ladder tucked away in there. BUT! If I go to HD or Lowes first, I'm almost always going back, so I go to the site, figure out exactly what I need and if I don't already have it, I then go to get my materials. There's nothing I despise more than having to go back to the hardware store. And that railing should have at least been 1.5 hours. Personally, I would use a little wood glue, brads, and the L bracket. Maybe even just wood glue and the L.

@andreakeeling9217 Жыл бұрын

Two posts back to back! SWEET!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@monsterp.g.1741 Жыл бұрын

Hey handyman you are absolutely right on all your handyman videos,,i am also handyman with $200 minimum, i drive big ford transit van fully stock,for any electrical, plumbing, drywall repair jobs ,example. $200 minimum, pressing gfci buttons, $200,replacing toilet fill valves,$200 replacing shower cartridges,$200 pressing reset buttons on garbage disposals$200,note $200 minimum for labor plus materials and many more jobs,and all jobs mention take no longer than 15 minutes...

@ArcConAK 10 ай бұрын

May i ask what replacement parts you carry on hand for plumbing and electrical? I'm guessing wax rings, toilet flapper, gfis, breakers, switches, etc. I know alot of parts are specific to their fixtures so you can't carry everything. I'm a contractor but when I move here soon I'm gonna go full on handyman.

@theotherscott 19 күн бұрын

$200 minimum is fair. $200/hr is BS

@swervomatic 6 ай бұрын

That is one top of the line mustache you have there. You should be proud of it😂

@rickfakhre2400 Жыл бұрын

Since this is a business channel, it would be interesting if you showed us viewers your books on the merchandise. I have always been curious about KZfaqr's shirt and hat sales and how it works. It would be a good excuse to talk about merch for an entire episode though.

@BigJohnson1566 Жыл бұрын

I never ever leave my home without ever tool I have in my trailer, you good sir are correct. You will always miss something!

@DarinMcGrew Жыл бұрын

$200/hour sounds about right. I used to be on the board of a condo HOA. Between our reserve study in 2015 and our reserve study in 2018, the price of the big-ticket items the HOA was responsible for. (e.g., roof replacement, deck resurfacing, painting) basically doubled, and we had to increase our HOA dues a lot to keep our 30-year forecast in the black. Most of the increase was labor. And our operating budget had to be increased as the cost for handyman services doubled from about $75/hour to $150/hour. And that was before the 2020 lockdowns and supply chain disruptions.

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the real world input. Its good to know.

@yzrippin Жыл бұрын

Wtf? Call a company lol even dealerships are only charging 125hr labor.

@DarinMcGrew Жыл бұрын

@@yzrippin Maybe, but dealerships won't send someone to replace a light fixture, or to patch a hole and repaint, or to replace broken fence boards.

@swordoftruth7862 Жыл бұрын

@yzrippin guys at the dealership will take 4hrs to do a 20 minute job. it's no incentive to get it done. most contractors have 3 jobs lined up that all need to be done so you are paying for the service not the time. if I can do a repair in 25min cause I've done it 100x then that's my experience and expertise that you are paying for. I can stand around and scratch my head for a hour if that makes you feel better.

@MetalTeamster 9 ай бұрын

That is why sleepy Jo is bringing all the people in. Introduce competition to the market

@carcasscruncher9354 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you for your efforts of posting this. I've sent it to several people. Most dont understand that we spend our time thinking on a project long before we get there. If I'm thinking about the project and ignoring my woman or kids then that is time gone. Is it my fault that it think about a project before hand? Sure, but the project goes so much smoother when I have thought it out. Would you rather I wing it on site and half ass shit?

@ClassicalEndeavor 14 күн бұрын

I'm always shocked at how much thinking about a job the customer expects me to do, off of the clock.

@IllaFoRilla Жыл бұрын

Excellent content brother, thank you for sharing!!

@ChromeLuxx 7 ай бұрын

That hourly has to cover A LOT that is forgotten BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING INTO BUSINESS and it’s all on YOU! Tax (fed small business rate 25-37%), state and local tax, tax services, tools and expendables (nails/screws/blades/glue/brushes/putty/brackets/staples/tape/drops/on and on, ladders/boxes/etc., phone/cell, computer, office materials/printer, vehicle/trailer, car registration/insurance, business insurance/bonding, advertising/marketing, website, clothing/shoes, business license, medical insurance for you and your family, and more! The biggest is liability, which can ruin you financially for life if some gets hurt/ killed and or property destroyed! Know what you are doing or don’t do it!!!! You DO NOT make even close to $200 an hour, and if you do you’er doing it wrong. Don’t think the IRS, county, or judicial system is stupid, may take them a while but you will pay dearly.

@wraith313 6 ай бұрын

Just out of curiosity, and i feel like i know the answer, what would you have done if they didnt want that L bracket or the visible screws? Did you ask before getting materials etc whether theyd be fine with it? Generally speaking, not thie specific context.

@Vintagebleu Жыл бұрын

The Leatherman charge is my most used tool by far.

@lastmanstanding1954 Жыл бұрын

thank god theres a handyman out there making some money,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,people treat handymen like they are dumb and not worth anything we should start getting the same pay as car mechanics 125 an hour minimum. my problem is that i am scared to charge too much. i need to wake up, its not 1980 anymore.

@monsterp.g.1741 Жыл бұрын

I was also scared of charging too much until I found out how much the big handyman companies were charging ,,and what about the big plumbing companies and big electrical companies now they charge toooooo much,,so I copy there charging procedures and I currently average around $1,500 per day, everyday, so nowadays is the best time to be a handyman..just my 2 cents..

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

Fear has cost me a fortune, but I learned to fear becoming old and broke more than the customer's reaction to higher prices. Doubled my earnings. Plumbing fixtures installer.

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

@@monsterp.g.1741 Awesome, same realization.

@OU81TWO 9 ай бұрын

@@monsterp.g.1741 You're averaging $45K a month ($540K/year)??? I'm tempted to call bullshit.

@GeneralChangFromDanang 23 күн бұрын

Car mechanics never see that $125/hr shop rate.

@rustyshackleford5269 Жыл бұрын

After seeing it I thought that's going to take a while. Then thought about it and it wasn't too bad.

@andrewgarratt5191 8 ай бұрын

😂 video starts: Paraphrasing= “Job happens to be in a neighborhood where I built houses… so I’m well acquainted with all the shitty stuff we used to do” 🤣

@user-od8wp4xr1w 8 ай бұрын

i do all my own work on my holidays just renoed to finish saved a fortune in labour costs use that money to buy snowbike stuff for winter riding

@tonynunez75 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch the world greatest handyman please keep these videos coming more entertaining than regular TV 👍👍👍

@HANDYMANHEADQUARTERS Жыл бұрын

I agree brother! I had a trailer switched to a van. Would try taking just my truck and it never worked out ever! Always needed something I forgot.

@lastmanstanding1954 Жыл бұрын

those transit vans that you can stand up in are killer.

@calvinjohannsen6519 Жыл бұрын

@@lastmanstanding1954 I have a dodge ProMaster. Inside, at all times, is about every tool to build a house. Quite handy. Highly recommend a high roof cargo van instead of truck and trailer setup

@jasonbare3472 Жыл бұрын

Yeah truck and trailers are for assholes they pull into McDonald's parking lot and take up four spaces

@georgejoy7660 Жыл бұрын

@@lastmanstanding1954 Hardly any builders/handymen in the UK have pickup trucks. The weather and thieves are against them. The Ford Transit van has been the best selling commercial vehicle in the UK for 55 years straight and it keeps getting better every year. I now live in the US and only work on my own stuff but if I was going back on the tools for a living, a high cube, long wheelbase Transit would be top of my list for a work vehicle.

@michaelsparks6084 9 ай бұрын

Ok, #1 How did you secure those spindles after you removed the nails? #2 I bought one of those vests after watching the first one of your videos I found! It’s an absolute pain in the a$$! Every time I bend over things start falling out of the pockets, screws, pliers, screw drivers, etc.. Use a small pouch or tool box. #3 As a Plumbing Contractor that specialized in New Construction for 30 years, I retired and bought a small trailer 6’x12’ to do repair work, remodels, etc.. I could roll up to most jobs, 95% of them, knock it out and be on my way and never have to visit a supply house! I always kept it stocked and ready to go. Just recently sold it and shipped the rest of my tools to our home on Terceira Island off the coast of Portugal where my wife and I and our dog will retire and enjoy the fruits of our labor! Cheers!

@warhammer_studios Жыл бұрын

After 20+ years working for a GC I left a $23/hr position as lead carpenter and started my own handyman gig. I'm now making double that and working my own schedule. Best move I've ever made. Not sure I could get $100 - $200/hr here in New Jersey, I'm pretty happy with $400/day though.

@johnnash9072 Жыл бұрын

You can make as much per hour as you want, within reason if you are good at what you do.Get some tee shirts with your logo on them and wear one for your 1st interaction with each customer. 400 per day barely covers your insurance, gas and vehicle maintenance.. How do you cover your taxes at the end of the year, when you need to pay both sides? At 50/ hr 20 of that is eaten up just in taxes. A simple way to figure out what you should charge is to go to your local car repair garage that has been in business 20+ years and is owner operated. See what they charge per hour, maybe round down to the nearest $10. Here in western NY that would put you at $90/ hour. Maybe charge $50 for your friends and family if they pay you in cash. Also, do not be afraid to hear people say that's too expensive or to lose a bid on a job. Let them try and find someone else cheaper. Good luck to you.

@scartoazul Жыл бұрын

That's a goal for me... Few times in the week little bit lower. Try no to work for less than 300 per day. Sometimes I screw up giving my estimates and end up working for less than I think I worth but like handyman said, never charge extra after you give your estimate. I'm here in Atlanta and I'm hoping to learn more and more every time. Although I struggle some times with jobs I don't know how to do but... I keep my poker face while I'm trying to figure it out lol

@cwally1994 Жыл бұрын

You are making double that hourly, but now you have way more overhead than when you were just an employee.

@warhammer_studios Жыл бұрын

@@johnnash9072 thanks for the advise I'll definitely look into it. I'm actually trying to retire from this line of work and become a tattoo artist, but still have bills to pay.

@mba2ceo Жыл бұрын

I doubt U

@LadderMover Жыл бұрын

Nice job, solid repair without the "lipstick", just what the customer asked for. I agree, it's okay to give the customer more than they asked for, but always ask first, make sure they are onboard. Doing more than requested can be viewed as not knowing how to follow directions and charging extra for something they did not want.

@greenpumpkin81 Жыл бұрын

I used to do this kind of work. It was difficult to get paid. People in my area won't pay.

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

Some areas and also some types of customers are just not as good as others. I work for mostly very affluent, well off customers, completely avoid some poor areas of my city. In my experience run down apartments and rental houses, real estate agents/brokers, and landlords have been the most troublesome, by far.

@MartinLV. Жыл бұрын

tempting for a east european handyman move... sure i have made terms for a owner truck driver idea when my kids move out, so I could see the states... perhaps 6 year wait ..

@matti2357 5 ай бұрын

That top rail secured by only few finish nails is a crime! Good job fixing it!

@ChristianJames559 5 ай бұрын

my only concern is the wood pegs that connect to the rail and base. If you removed the pins, I hope you at least put wood glue to strengthen the pegs. That house had kids and if some kid is pushing up against that, I'd hate to see it come down or someone fall through. One of those plants fall off the table and bump it or it gets nudged a few times it could get loose. When I did service calls I would call the owner and tell them I need to do it to code and then explain the code to them (electrician). They would 9/10 tell me to do it even though it was pricier.

@shutupavi Жыл бұрын

i love jobber! been using it for two year

@Sight-Beyond-Sight Жыл бұрын

Prices are crazy. I cannot do certain tasks due to carpal tunnel. I try to do everything I can and sometimes I just have to suck it up and hire someone. I am the DIYer for all tasks simple. Most carpentry, electrical, and simple plumbing tasks... Done!! Just replaced the fan in my bedroom with one of those crazy-expensive $350 remote controlled ones. I work as a systems administrator and I would consider quitting for trade work if I didn't mind the more labor intensive jobs. Maybe when I retire, I will do this stuff as a side-gig.

@bradleyozbun1012 Ай бұрын

💯 to the business channel ! & your success ! God Bless all Tradesmen & woman Blue collar worker's 💙 💯 God Bless America 🇺🇸.

@Mister_Durden Жыл бұрын

Occidental leather oxy lights with suspenders is the only tool belt

@tedmorris2122 Жыл бұрын

Just started my Handyman/remodel business at 55 years old! Thanks for all the content....Hey Handyman what watch you sporting?

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

Submariner

@voodoodrug Жыл бұрын

Yes!! 12 years ago I retired but started to realize I could be the emergency spare tire… dont work much but when I do I just sit there and watch youtube. After Taxes and benefits its equal to 200$ an hour and crazy but I maxed out my SS payout by filling in a hand full more years from 1900@ 62 to about 2200 or just shy of max what ever it is in 2025

@MichaelBrianInc 11 ай бұрын

@thehandymanbusiness I just saw your smart lock install video.. How can I get started offering this type of service only to make some extra money? This looks fun and pretty straight forward. Do many people ask for this or do most people not have an issue installing it themselves? Also interested in the doorbell cameras, but it seems maybe wired would be more tricky? You mentioned things about the transformer of the chime etc.. can that get a little complicated to do?

@bobbyhexlrod1651 7 ай бұрын

that old school 75lb canvas Everlast punching bag is solid gold. Those things are practically extinct.

@Rambleon444 9 ай бұрын

After you pulled out the nails how did you attach each baluster? They look like they barely went into the holes, a kid could push through them and fall a good 10".

@steelvalleysportsmen7737 Жыл бұрын

The biggest overall job I ever landed, a big part of it, was because I showed up with a pen and paper and a level lol. Apprciate that advice.

@daytontanner379 Жыл бұрын

Bro, I have that same leatherman titanium charge. It's a lifesaver

@deanwegren2961 10 ай бұрын

The Magnum PI look... love it!!!!

@MrLONELYDRIFTER 8 ай бұрын

Did you use wood glue so it has extra support so it bonds tight.

@kenfarley957 7 ай бұрын

Not anymore. It's all slowing down now, @ least it is where I live in Fl.

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Thx . Old semi retired guy . New subscriber

@Positive-Singularity Жыл бұрын

When I'm asked for recommendations, they aren't looking for me to satisfy their demand, lol.

@joekool5005 Жыл бұрын

In Australia, we haven't got a "free for all" like in the US. Only licenced trades can touch electrical or plumbing, so that eliminates a lot of work that you guys get. It's tightly regulated. I might have the skill set but don't do it for clients. Been doing it for 18mths now. Started off at $50-60/hr. Now, some jobs are $100/hr or more if per project. I choose the! jobs and the people I work with. I say no to a lot as well. I'm still fine tuning the pricing and the business model. It's great! Sure beats working on cars!

@theamerican4609 7 ай бұрын

Depends on the state.

@chrisanthony579 Жыл бұрын

After decades of being a good trades person I've considered doing handyman work as my "retirement". I'm not sure I could do it because I don't think it's in my DNA do "lipstick on a pig" work. $10 worth of material and 15 minutes of time to mix us some epoxy to reinstall the balusters correctly isn't in the "scope of work". Regardless, I enjoy the videos to see what is going on in the industry.

@alexanderdonmichael Жыл бұрын

We charge $180 here in Dallas Texas. Prices are going up and up!!!

@robinjackson7540 Жыл бұрын

I work in Dallas as a hvac tech/ handyman. I get people who give me flak about charging $55 an hour 🤦🏾‍♂️

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

@@robinjackson7540 Toilet tech [plumber] in Denver, charging by the job not the hour, average on site is 200-250 per hour, gross. I lived in Dallas, it's a oven in the summer, you deserve all the money.

@robertwest4157 Жыл бұрын

I did that as well back when i lived in america mine was alittle less 160 an hour and it was all idiot tax people paying me to flip a breaker switch it was great

@jpservices-missoulahandyman Жыл бұрын

I stuck around for the super secret bonus content. I was robbed! Highway Robbery!! :)

@mos8541 Жыл бұрын

i feel knd of bad bro, as a former framer/carpenter, now electrician, that railing/bannister was really poor. apparently there has been a labor shortage for many years, i mean damn, my old boss who trained me up, a Master carpenter from kali, 30 plus yrs when he had the bad fortune of training me, i worked with him for a YEAR.. his measurement standard etc. was to the 1/16th, zero on staircases. .oh.. this wasnt a long time ago, this was just a few yrs b4 covid.

@OthmanAlikhan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video =)

@ZipKickGo Жыл бұрын

I love how they half moved things and zero cleaning in a place they call 'their home'

@denisconor648 Жыл бұрын

Well done.

@busherstudios 9 ай бұрын

4:03 comes his sales pitch to buy trial app.

@HomeRapidRepair Жыл бұрын

Nice info 👏🏼👏🏼

@danny8block Жыл бұрын

Good job man

@fredthornton1558 9 ай бұрын

Good job!

@garydownes1594 6 ай бұрын

Talk about insurance, bonding or licensing, please. 😊

@neighborhoodprepped7862 Жыл бұрын

Trying to get started but hard to figure on pricing? I’m not new to the work but new to doing it for myself.. any beginner advice or tips? Have a whole kitchen and bathroom floor to price out along with a pantry rebuild?

@cruisen6725 Жыл бұрын

In the beginning you can go T and M. Time and material. Charge what you need to do the work. $100 per hour plus material. $65 per hour plus material it's your call. Then as you get an idea of what it takes estimate. There is more money in estimates.

@Rayram555 Жыл бұрын

price is justified. good work.

@Lincoln_Hawk Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@davetastik 10 ай бұрын

Hi, Great topic. We should learn how to bill like lawyers and doctors. Please tell me why you have blue tape on your cabinet doors?

@topreview3791 9 ай бұрын

Probably says what’s in the cabinet

@stevef.9659 Жыл бұрын

Most people in comments about price don't realize that it takes most professional including myself about 2.5 man-hours for that job. Such as .5 hr Administrative, 1.5 hr Travel for Acquisition and to Job Site and .5 hr On-site. So 2.5 hrs x $80 hr rate is $200 and most owners will be happy to pay that to correct a Life Safety Issue because that's a bargain. Also, most people don't realize that the rule of thumb factor of replacing your your employment hourly wages is a minimum factor of 2.5 x what you were being paid per hour or what you wish to make as personal income. If you only make double of what you made at your employer, then you are making less than you made at your employer.

@Darjan_Spasojevic 7 ай бұрын

Them boys had that full auto nail gun😂

@he-man4438 Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@jacobwarren4490 11 ай бұрын

Loving the ron swanson look

@josephpostma1787 Ай бұрын

I call it the conductor/firefighter 'stache.

@NickGarrett-px9fe 20 күн бұрын

I did maintenance work for over 25 years and when I got married I told my wife to Never volunteer me to do any work for her girl friends. They will always bitch and whine about cost and when you can do it..if I was younger then I would definitely do it as a business..

@kingb468 Жыл бұрын

What are you guys marking up material. I have experience in appliance repair , electrical, minor plumbing im licenses for hvac and garage door in my state. Looking to move to the east cost florida to be exact. Really dont feel like taking all my test and paying for bonds again. Would love to just touch down and start making some money. Only thing i hate doing is drywall and painting. I fckn hate it😢 my ocd wouldn't allow me to ever be happy with the outcome 😂 what are the majority of repairs down in florida?

@hempcacaogoji831 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That railing looked very dangerous before you fixed it. What if somebody leaned against it?!

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

The wife pushed her husband into it when they were fighting. He almost went over.

@josephpostma1787 Ай бұрын

@@TheHandymanBusinessSounds like a welcoming household.

@toneloc415 Жыл бұрын

What tool bag do you have in your photo?

@laszlovass7326 Жыл бұрын

Tenants are excellent at destruction and make us money. It bothers my character, but tenants hate their landlord and think nothing of them, and wonder why rent keeps going up.

@1ROCKY89 Жыл бұрын

True statement. As a landlord of 28 units for 18 years I have had some folks I had solid relations with leave without a word and the place in shambles. At first I felt disrespected but have come to terms that some people just do things. I have decided I don’t need to forego rent increases anymore. The covid rules made collecting rent tough and the ridiculous threat of rent control hasn’t helped to restrain my new found inclination to bring rents to market. Having the funds available to pay a fair rate for good quality handyman services is important too. People are often willing to do things if they can get away with it. Seems that handyman services are enjoying their day in the sun salute.

@C4uSt1CO 9 ай бұрын

Probably because the landlord is a useless middleman collecting money for doing nothing. You think if those tenants owned that house that they wouldn't be capable of calling you to come fix something? They could easily pay for your services with money not spent on rent, as landlording for profit wouldn't exist if there weren't a price differential between owning and renting.

@gappergob6169 8 ай бұрын

@@C4uSt1COyou should try becoming landlord too if you want. My previous broke student tenant just open his first unit after only few years from graduation. Pretty easy tbh.

@GenericHandle01 Жыл бұрын

The L-bracket is inspired, looks 100x sturdier than nails in drywall. What were the deck screws on the bottom plate for?

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

The center post is attached to the plate with small angle brackets that are covered up by the trim. The screws through the plate into the framing made is stronger. Here is how it is attached to the plate. www.homedepot.com/p/EVERMARK-Stair-Parts-3-in-x-3-in-Unfinished-Hemlock-Newel-Post-Attachment-Kit-9400H-300-HD00L/202088433?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-LNC-GGL-D30-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Inactive&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-LNC-GGL-D30-Multi-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Inactive-71700000109478117-58700008360670709-92700076104668539&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-KiBhCsARIsAPztUF0JOORFUGzSK_ddsO7Bj1wuE1AXu9Wbs52dfsYyK2ag2OrEho-Ot_gaAqzqEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@GenericHandle01 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHandymanBusiness Thank you!

@jum5238 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHandymanBusiness Thank you! My wife wants new newel posts boxed out, and can't really remove the old one due to the new flooring installed there. Not sure how I'm going to handle the railing going into the box, unless I cut it back to meet the new newell post.

@preston8859 Жыл бұрын

I used to think the prices you mention on this channel were crazy high, but since I’ve started my business Ive found it’s not too hard to get at least $100 an hr. I’ve done a few jobs that paid a few hundred an hour. And I’m in the Midwest in Kansas. Not a super rich area.

@roger8537 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been running my books and invoicing through Quickbooks for almost 20 years. They are getting out of control with their anu subscription. I’m just a one man show, no employees or helpers. What would you recommend as a comparable lower priced book keeping, estimate, receipts and invoicing?

@TheHandymanBusiness Жыл бұрын

I pay $1,600 for a company to do my bookkeeping, business tax and personal tax. They do it all and I never have to worry about it. That is for the entire year. I'm a one man show too.