Handyman pricing has two common models: hourly and per job. Here's how to use both correctly.
Hourly: Your hourly rate should cover your actual hourly cost (wages or self-employment cost + insurance + vehicle + tools + overhead) plus your profit margin. Not just what you want to earn per hour.
Per job (flat rate): Estimate the time, add materials, apply your overhead and profit. Flat rates work well for common, predictable jobs (toilet replacement, faucet swap, door hang).
Minimum charge: Every handyman job has a minimum — travel, setup, basic time. Don't price below your actual cost to show up.
Track actuals: Log time on every job. Over time your estimates improve. TimeFotos keeps job records by address for reference.
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