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.
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
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 RUclips 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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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.
@@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
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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!
"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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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...
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.
Just started my handyman business last month full time!! You and Allen Lee are great RUclipsrs that have helped me tremendously, Thinking of starting my own channel to contribute!
@@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!
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
@@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.
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!
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.
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.
$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.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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 RUclipsr's shirt and hat sales and how it works. It would be a good excuse to talk about merch for an entire episode though.
@@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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
Hate to say it, but we need a recession to force those home owners to learn basic mechanical skills. So much (printed) money is floating around, people throw money at somebody to change a lightbulb for them.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
@@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.
Im getting $140 an hour to change oil and filters on lawnmowers in 1 the lowest cost of living states in the country. people on youtube think im full of crap lieing to them when i tell them after they complain they making slave wages handing french fries through a window. they say no one gonna pay that. 200,000 people in the north half of the metro and only 2 other small places clear on the other side or outside of town so im the closest for half those people. i dont have to advertise and been raising rates twice a year past few years. I'm offering employees $50 an hour starting but everyone thinks its a scam and starts shit with me on facebook to the point i have to call the cops. couple facebook job pages banned me cause they thought my job posts were fake cause people that fix lawnmowers dont make that much money. rates are on paper customer signs when they bring stuff. got like 30 things here right now. $8 a mile for pick up and deliveries. I used to do handyman, landscape and mowing for 25 years. i was making over $100k a year 2004-2005ish at the age of 24ish. had days id make $1500 while all the stupid serfs slaved away for $6 an hour. Bought a house, tractor, 3 old used trucks, 6 walker brand commercial mowers, 2 new 4 used, 3 trailers, bunch tools and other equipment and had ford custom build me an F550 crew 4x4 i had a 8x12 5 ton dump bed built for all in the span of 3 years from 24 to 26 years old. i have 19 cars and trucks and 10 trailers now. 15 commercial mowers, and probably a quarter million dollars in todays prices in tools and other OPE. Im 45 and semi retired. I only been working half a year since i was 39. and the slaves still dont believe theres money in this work.
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.
Enjoy while it last. I was paying handymen 200 hour year ago. But market is getting flooded. Im paying them now 75 dollars an hour. Same man, same job. Guys got greedy. Now people starving. Market value for them should be 50 dollars an hour MaX. Which I can hire but I like my handyman, so I use same ones.
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.
I can fix just about anything. My friends / co workers think I am some sort of Jesus figure. The average male in this country is useless. In the past year I have done things such as rebuild the struts on my wife’s car to rebuild my son’s iPhone replacing the screen, home button, and cam. However, if it’s a big job such as a new roof, I’ll contract out and hire the pros.
When he says "$200 per hour", its based on obtaining the client, taking the call, driving to the location, having the correct supplies and tools, making the repair, billing the client and receiving final payment. So there is far more to it than just the time spent on the repair. CHEERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT, schedule 2 or 3 repairs per day at $200 each or one 6 hour repair job.............do that 5 days a week for a year, and yeah its REAL money !
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 ..
😂 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” 🤣
The picture definitely didn’t tell the whole story. And that’s why don’t charge for what you think it will take, you charge for worst case scenario. What other issues did they have Handydude?
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
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!
A closet company paid me $200 an hr to repair gouges in a wood floor their installers caused by dropping the panels. It was cheaper for the company to pay me for the repair than it was for them to replace the floor.
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".
Ok, I trying to come up in the trade but feel like I take 1 step forward and two steps backward. So I had to hang three pendants with the middle one 6” lower then the other two. Well I messed up on the middle one and put it 6” higher. Wasted time! I was thinking next time I should draw a picture for myself so I don’t make a mental error next time. I saw the specks. It said like 74” AFF outer and 68” OFF inner. I new it was a six inch difference but in my mind I thought middle one 6” higher but it was 6” lower. I totally messed up! I want to be better then that and trying to find ways to learn from what happened. It probably too 15-20 minutes to fix my mistake but I shouldn’t be making mistakes like that.
We all make mistakes, just fix it and move on. It'll happen again. All you can do is be mentally aware and just do your best. Like you said, you have a method to try so it won't happen again. Do that and just keep trucking
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
@@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.
Seems like more trouble than it’s worth between buying materials, driving around, taxes. Dealing with tenants availability and dirt. I’d also consider that photo downplaying the problem.
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?
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.
Try the app for free go.getjobber.com/thehandymanbusiness
I started using this. It is pretty awesome. Thanks!
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.
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
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 RUclips 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.
Venting and dielectric unions are tricky variables
There may be knowledge you’re missing out on. Ask why they would charge that much and see
@@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.
Must have been an electric water heater.
Make sure those flex lines are rated for that install
We do not get paid for doing repairs. We get paid for knowing how to do the repair. Knowledge is power that makes money.
In my opinion we get paid mostly for solving problems, in fact most everyone does.
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
It's both actually lol
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.
And don’t get me going on the garage and small engine and lawn equipment. Motorcycle and cars too.
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.
Hey I love lasagna, I'll definitely unclog a toilet for a large plate
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.
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
@@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.
@@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
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.
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!
Curious, is that on or off the books?
@@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.
125/ hour for T&M, minimum 4, shop to shop for the time.
$100/hr sounds cheap
@@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.
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!
Listen to ebooks and podcasts while u walk. Get more out of your day : D
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.
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.
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!
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?
"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.
Exactly. Just like a retail store has to figure in the overhead and charge accordingly since there is no income when closed.
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.
Go get your general contractor license if you are all so confident of your abilities
@@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.
@@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.
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...
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.
Just started my handyman business last month full time!! You and Allen Lee are great RUclipsrs that have helped me tremendously, Thinking of starting my own channel to contribute!
Focus on business buddy, never mind videos for now
@@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!
@@JohnnyWojtkowskihow is your business going?
@@fireblade8905 it's going amazing, should have started this years ago.
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 .
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"
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.
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.
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
Most knowledgeable, no BS handyman channel I've found yet.
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.
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.
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
You are making double that hourly, but now you have way more overhead than when you were just an employee.
@@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.
@@johnnash9072 Great advice
Handyman ride along, old school, I like it.
"...taking what you think you need for the day never works out..." Truest statement in the universe! 😂
I feel blesssed to live less than 5 minutes from a Menards. Its always at least 2 trips for any big project.
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!
If you don’t have a trailer or van what are you using? I have a pickup and absolutely need a van.
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.
Thanks for leading the charge and setting a good example. Sometimes I think they design things so that they break easy.
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.
$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.
Thanks for the real world input. Its good to know.
Wtf? Call a company lol even dealerships are only charging 125hr labor.
@@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.
@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.
That is why sleepy Jo is bringing all the people in. Introduce competition to the market
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.
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.
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.
Your handyman business philosophy is priceless
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 RUclipsr's shirt and hat sales and how it works. It would be a good excuse to talk about merch for an entire episode though.
We charge $180 here in Dallas Texas. Prices are going up and up!!!
I work in Dallas as a hvac tech/ handyman. I get people who give me flak about charging $55 an hour 🤦🏾♂️
@@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.
Great advice about having a trailer or van with everything you would ever need!
Two posts back to back! SWEET!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
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?
I'm always shocked at how much thinking about a job the customer expects me to do, off of the clock.
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.
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!
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.
I used to do this kind of work. It was difficult to get paid. People in my area won't pay.
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.
I never ever leave my home without ever tool I have in my trailer, you good sir are correct. You will always miss something!
Just started my Handyman/remodel business at 55 years old! Thanks for all the content....Hey Handyman what watch you sporting?
Submariner
Its a Rolex sub
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.
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..
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.
@@monsterp.g.1741 Awesome, same realization.
@@monsterp.g.1741 You're averaging $45K a month ($540K/year)???
I'm tempted to call bullshit.
Car mechanics never see that $125/hr shop rate.
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.
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.
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!
Hate to say it, but we need a recession to force those home owners to learn basic mechanical skills. So much (printed) money is floating around, people throw money at somebody to change a lightbulb for them.
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.
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
Occidental leather oxy lights with suspenders is the only tool belt
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.
That is one top of the line mustache you have there. You should be proud of it😂
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.
The Leatherman charge is my most used tool by far.
Wow! That railing looked very dangerous before you fixed it. What if somebody leaned against it?!
The wife pushed her husband into it when they were fighting. He almost went over.
@@TheHandymanBusinessSounds like a welcoming household.
That top rail secured by only few finish nails is a crime! Good job fixing it!
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.
Don't forget to factor in all the time for the phonecalls. Getting the phonecalls. Going to the locations and getting the materials.
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.
those transit vans that you can stand up in are killer.
@@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
Yeah truck and trailers are for assholes they pull into McDonald's parking lot and take up four spaces
@@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.
After seeing it I thought that's going to take a while. Then thought about it and it wasn't too bad.
Im getting $140 an hour to change oil and filters on lawnmowers in 1 the lowest cost of living states in the country. people on youtube think im full of crap lieing to them when i tell them after they complain they making slave wages handing french fries through a window. they say no one gonna pay that. 200,000 people in the north half of the metro and only 2 other small places clear on the other side or outside of town so im the closest for half those people. i dont have to advertise and been raising rates twice a year past few years. I'm offering employees $50 an hour starting but everyone thinks its a scam and starts shit with me on facebook to the point i have to call the cops. couple facebook job pages banned me cause they thought my job posts were fake cause people that fix lawnmowers dont make that much money. rates are on paper customer signs when they bring stuff. got like 30 things here right now. $8 a mile for pick up and deliveries. I used to do handyman, landscape and mowing for 25 years. i was making over $100k a year 2004-2005ish at the age of 24ish. had days id make $1500 while all the stupid serfs slaved away for $6 an hour. Bought a house, tractor, 3 old used trucks, 6 walker brand commercial mowers, 2 new 4 used, 3 trailers, bunch tools and other equipment and had ford custom build me an F550 crew 4x4 i had a 8x12 5 ton dump bed built for all in the span of 3 years from 24 to 26 years old. i have 19 cars and trucks and 10 trailers now. 15 commercial mowers, and probably a quarter million dollars in todays prices in tools and other OPE. Im 45 and semi retired. I only been working half a year since i was 39. and the slaves still dont believe theres money in this work.
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.
that old school 75lb canvas Everlast punching bag is solid gold. Those things are practically extinct.
Enjoy while it last. I was paying handymen 200 hour year ago. But market is getting flooded. Im paying them now 75 dollars an hour. Same man, same job. Guys got greedy. Now people starving. Market value for them should be 50 dollars an hour MaX. Which I can hire but I like my handyman, so I use same ones.
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.
I can fix just about anything. My friends / co workers think I am some sort of Jesus figure. The average male in this country is useless. In the past year I have done things such as rebuild the struts on my wife’s car to rebuild my son’s iPhone replacing the screen, home button, and cam. However, if it’s a big job such as a new roof, I’ll contract out and hire the pros.
Rock Solid Handyman Services LLC here in Reno NV. I concur! Great video Handyman!💪🙌
When he says "$200 per hour", its based on obtaining the client, taking the call, driving to the location, having the correct supplies and tools, making the repair, billing the client and receiving final payment.
So there is far more to it than just the time spent on the repair. CHEERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUT, schedule 2 or 3 repairs per day at $200 each or one 6 hour repair job.............do that 5 days a week for a year, and yeah its REAL money !
Loving the ron swanson look
I call it the conductor/firefighter 'stache.
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 ..
$200 for this fix was cheap, it should have been a minimum of $350…, you did a good job putting it back together…!!!👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
i love jobber! been using it for two year
😂 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” 🤣
4:03 comes his sales pitch to buy trial app.
The picture definitely didn’t tell the whole story. And that’s why don’t charge for what you think it will take, you charge for worst case scenario. What other issues did they have Handydude?
Thanks for advice brother !
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
price is justified. good work.
I stuck around for the super secret bonus content. I was robbed! Highway Robbery!! :)
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!
Depends on the state.
Bro, I have that same leatherman titanium charge. It's a lifesaver
The magnet makes a handyman very attractive. HandyOn Brother!
A closet company paid me $200 an hr to repair gouges in a wood floor their installers caused by dropping the panels. It was cheaper for the company to pay me for the repair than it was for them to replace the floor.
You can’t use deck screws Handyman! You can only use GRK structural screws!!!!
#overkill
Yeah, I would feel better with those snap resistant screws.
Did you use wood glue so it has extra support so it bonds tight.
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".
Handyman- Most logical human on the planet.
“Make that pig walk again” priceless 😂
The Magnum PI look... love it!!!!
Ok, I trying to come up in the trade but feel like I take 1 step forward and two steps backward. So I had to hang three pendants with the middle one 6” lower then the other two. Well I messed up on the middle one and put it 6” higher. Wasted time! I was thinking next time I should draw a picture for myself so I don’t make a mental error next time. I saw the specks. It said like 74” AFF outer and 68” OFF inner. I new it was a six inch difference but in my mind I thought middle one 6” higher but it was 6” lower. I totally messed up! I want to be better then that and trying to find ways to learn from what happened. It probably too 15-20 minutes to fix my mistake but I shouldn’t be making mistakes like that.
We all make mistakes, just fix it and move on. It'll happen again. All you can do is be mentally aware and just do your best. Like you said, you have a method to try so it won't happen again. Do that and just keep trucking
That balcony hand rail is totally unsafe.
Thx . Old semi retired guy . New subscriber
Not anymore. It's all slowing down now, @ least it is where I live in Fl.
I was fully listening until you pulled out that tool vest and now I just don't think I can watch anymore.
Nice vest !
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
💯 to the business channel !
& your success !
God Bless all Tradesmen & woman Blue collar worker's 💙
💯 God Bless America 🇺🇸.
I love how they half moved things and zero cleaning in a place they call 'their home'
Handyman, curious how you would have tackled this job if the place was high end and the owner said no exposed fasteners?
Counter-sink underneath?
Mortise in the bracket?
The L-bracket is inspired, looks 100x sturdier than nails in drywall. What were the deck screws on the bottom plate for?
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
@@TheHandymanBusiness Thank you!
@@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.
Seems like more trouble than it’s worth between buying materials, driving around, taxes. Dealing with tenants availability and dirt. I’d also consider that photo downplaying the problem.
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?
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.