 Handyman (by samuel [TX]) Oct 21, 2017 1:38 PM
 Handyman (by Deanna [TX]) Oct 21, 2017 2:34 PM
Handyman (by WMH [NC]) Oct 21, 2017 2:48 PM
Handyman (by Homer [TX]) Oct 21, 2017 2:52 PM
Handyman (by Jeff [CO]) Oct 21, 2017 3:02 PM
Handyman (by Ken [NY]) Oct 21, 2017 3:46 PM
Handyman (by RB [MI]) Oct 21, 2017 4:17 PM
Handyman (by Dave [MO]) Oct 21, 2017 5:06 PM
Handyman (by Kyle [IN]) Oct 21, 2017 9:34 PM
Handyman (by Robert J [CA]) Oct 21, 2017 11:38 PM
Handyman (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Oct 22, 2017 7:02 AM
Handyman (by Sam [TX]) Oct 22, 2017 7:23 AM
Handyman (by Nicole [PA]) Oct 22, 2017 7:40 AM
Handyman (by Jeff [CO]) Oct 22, 2017 7:45 AM
Handyman (by Robin [WI]) Oct 22, 2017 10:46 AM
Handyman (by Ken [NY]) Oct 22, 2017 5:30 PM
Handyman (by Sam [TX]) Oct 23, 2017 10:54 AM
Handyman (by Pmh [TX]) Oct 23, 2017 1:17 PM
Handyman (by Pmh [TX]) Oct 23, 2017 1:19 PM
Handyman (by samuel [TX]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 1:38 PM
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I have a handyman who does very good work and has helped me out at all hours of the day. The fees he would charge for his work was very reasonable but lately he has seem to be charging more for the same time of jobs in the past. I trust his work and we have a good relationship but his fees are getting kinda high. I am not sure if it is time to find a new handyman or maybe I am not keeping up with the cost of labor theses days. Any suggestions or ideas on how to handle this. Thanks --75.87.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Deanna [TX]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 2:34 PM
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Are you needing skilled labor on a consistent basis, or just someone who can pop up and do basic maintenance and troubleshooting?
If just the one-off's, definitely try out some backup handyguys and save your good handyguy for the skilled things. You'll probably find a good number of frogs in the process, but you'll either end up finding someone else you like just as much, who's a bit hungrier for work and will work a bit cheaper (or who doesn't really need to work, but is just looking for interesting stuff to do and charges accordingly), or you'll find out that your current guy is a real gem, and worth the price hike.
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Handyman (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 2:48 PM
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Tough to tell. We also have the creep of prices but then again, everything (except interest) has risen. --173.22.xx.xx |
Handyman (by Homer [TX]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 2:52 PM
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What are some of the prices he is charging you? If in the Dfw area keep in mind property taxes have soared, his living expenses have gone up. --75.141.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Jeff [CO]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 3:02 PM
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It's hard to find a good insured handyman. No harm in shopping around, though. --174.51.xxx.xx |
Handyman (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 3:46 PM
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In my area over the past few years the price of a decent handyman has gone up dramatically and the number of guys capable of doing the work has gone down.Fortunately the rents have gone up quite a bit also --72.231.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by RB [MI]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 4:17 PM
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Possibly started with Low prices, to earn your business and trust.
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Handyman (by Dave [MO]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 5:06 PM
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Next job, get a couple of bids and then have him bid the job also, make sure to get written bids so you can compare apples to apples.
Does he charge by the hour?
How much has he increased his price?
If you trust his work and have a good relationship, I would try to work with him.
You can tell him you have a budget, and this is what you are willing to pay for the work performed, and can he do it for that price?
I think what eventually happens is he tells his friends what work he is doing and then they tell him he's not charging enough and then rates start to move north.
Finding reliable and quality labor for a reasonable price is tuff. --72.24.xx.xx |
Handyman (by Kyle [IN]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 9:34 PM
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I have the same issue. But, in my case, his quality has dropped along with the price increase. So, I am trying some other guys and may end up replacing him as my primary handyman. --73.102.xxx.xx |
Handyman (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: Oct 21, 2017 11:38 PM
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The more clients a Handyman has, the higher his prices go. Only so many hours in a day. In order to keep my handymen in line, I have to give them some type of "EXTRA" insensitive to work for me.
For example, instead of using a hammer to nail in hundred's of nails for me, I let my handyman use an old nail gun and compressor. When he comments how much faster it is and how it cuts down my costs, I ask him would he consider buying my old nail gun/compressor.... that after he finished up the jobs around the property, I will give him the deal of his life.... Then I let him have it for a token amount. He is grateful and looks forward to our next project. ( I got the compress/nail gun second hand from a used tool store for $75 and sold it to my handyman for $50. the loss was good will). --47.156.xx.xx |
Handyman (by nhsailmaker [NH]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 7:02 AM
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pay him whatever he asks if he is GOOD
Increase your rents when you can --24.34.xx.xxx |
Handyman (by Sam [TX]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 7:23 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their time and thoughts --75.87.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Nicole [PA]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 7:40 AM
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Honesty, trustworthy, showing up timely, keeping on track, etc., are also a huge part of who I use for my work ... money isn't my only criteria. --72.95.xx.xxx |
Handyman (by Jeff [CO]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 7:45 AM
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Nicole makes a good point. I totally agree. Also, with me they (all vendors) have to provide their proof of insurance before they do anything on my properties. That is an absolute must.
Professionals have it. Without it the property owner becomes the general contractor and assumes all liability. --174.51.xxx.xx |
Handyman (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 10:46 AM
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Mike Butler warns of this. He describes contractor prices (and these are HIS politically incorrect words, not mine) of having Indian underwear. "They creep up on you."
His solution is to get three bids for every single job. Sometimes Joe Contractor just finished a big job and got a big check, so he's not as hungry for work as Bill Carpenter. Let them know they're not the only game in town.
I had the exact same thing happen to me recently. Handyman I've used for four years just did a big job for me, and when he handed me the final bill my jaw nearly hit the floor. He honestly believes he's worth a lot more than I can afford to pay.
This is harder with minor repair needs. My recommendation: have a chat with him. Tell him you've noticed that his prices seem to have gone up lately, and ask him how he figures his charges. You may need to help him with this. "I know it only takes you a half-hour to pull and replace a toilet. How about you charge a minimum of an hour at $XX?" You may find that his $XX is more than you're willing to pay, at which point you either negotiate or start looking for another handyman. --204.210.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Oct 22, 2017 5:30 PM
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I do believe the average handyman-contractor doesn't really have a very well defined method of how to charge to remain consistent so I think sometimes it becomes a matter of what they need,meaning when he needs groceries,car insurance is due and truck payment is due your 3 day job just became $1000 whereas at other times of the month the same job may have been $350 because there was nothing pressing him. --72.231.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Sam [TX]) Posted on: Oct 23, 2017 10:54 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their time. --99.203.xx.xxx |
Handyman (by Pmh [TX]) Posted on: Oct 23, 2017 1:17 PM
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very simple. shop the rates for what you want done & quit thinking you should continue to be paying the same rates as when you first started years ago......all other responses are redundant. --97.94.xxx.xxx |
Handyman (by Pmh [TX]) Posted on: Oct 23, 2017 1:19 PM
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robin. word of advice. next time get quote upfront... --97.94.xxx.xxx |
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