Labor Rates

• The first hour is billed at $125.

• Each additional hour is billed at $85.

• A two-hour minimum applies to all jobs ($210 total).

• After the initial two hours, labor is billed in 15-minute increments.

Materials

• If you plan to provide materials, please notify me in advance of the job.

• If you are unsure of what is needed, I can assess the project on-site and purchase the necessary materials.

• Materials are provided at cost (no markup).

• Time spent traveling to and purchasing materials is billed at a reduced rate of $45 per hour.

Payment Methods & Fees

• Accepted payment methods include CASH, check, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Venmo, Google Pay, and PayPal.

• Electronic payments are subject to a processing fee of 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction.

• No fees apply to payments made by CASH or check.

As I charge hourly, when I provide an estimate I will do my best to relay how long I believe the job will take. My estimates should be best understood as an informed starting point—not a fixed amount of hours, or a guaranteed price. It’s based on what can be seen and reasonably anticipated at the time. However, many repairs and improvement projects involve hidden elements—like what’s behind walls, under floors, or within older systems—that can’t always be fully assessed until work begins.

Because of that, some projects become more involved than originally expected. For example, what looks like a simple drywall repair might reveal water damage, wiring issues, or structural concerns once opened up. Or a furniture assembly project that initially seems straightforward, but once underway, proves more complex than expected or requires modifications to be completed properly. These kinds of unforeseen issues are a normal part of hands-on work, especially in older homes or spaces that have had previous repairs.

If something unexpected does come up, the process should always stay transparent and collaborative. You’ll be informed about what was discovered, why it changes the scope of the job, and what your options are moving forward. From there, you can decide how you’d like to proceed—whether that’s approving additional work, adjusting the plan, or pausing altogether.

The goal is to avoid surprises when it comes to both the work itself and the cost, while making sure the job is done properly and safely.

I always want to be upfront and fair about how I price and schedule work. For smaller jobs, it unfortunately doesn’t make sense for me to travel out just to provide an in-person estimate of how much time I believe the job will take.

The main reason is, Time! Driving out, meeting, reviewing the job, and then driving back can easily take an hour or more. For these smaller jobs, the cost of that time can sometimes end up being equal to or greater than the job itself.

To keep things efficient (and to keep pricing reasonable for customers), I handle estimates for these types of jobs remotely whenever possible—through photos, videos, or a quick call. That way, I can spend more time actually completing work rather than driving, and I don’t have to add that extra time into the cost.

I’m still more than happy to take a close look at your project and give you a time estimate—just in a way that makes sense for both of us.