How Much Are Handyman Rates?

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A day can only have so many hours in it. There's hardly enough time to breathe between work, family, managing a home, and raising kids, let alone finish the various duties around the house. If your home task list is getting a little longer than you’d like, it’s time to hire a reliable handyman with an affordable handyman rates. But can you afford it? With Kandua.com, the answer is of course, YES!

The services that handymen or women provide are totally dependent on the particular service provider, the jobs that need to be done, and the supplies required to do the work. The cost of hanging a picture and changing a lightbulb will be very different from that of fixing a roof, for example. Hiring a professional that has been vetted, reviewed, and had their background checked is always the best choice, regardless of the magnitude of the work. All handymen listed on Kandua have been background checked, vetted, and reviewed so you can be sure you’ll get quotes from the best handymen.

What you should know about handyman rates

There are a few things to consider before hiring a handyman, while the price can vary depending on a number of factors.Generally speaking, a handyman can bill in two ways. One is a call out or hourly rate. Only the labor charges necessary to finish the task will be included; line items and materials will be added and billed separately. Some handymen will bill as a whole, adding the labor charges into the line items.

Three things that might affect handyman rates per hour:

The job – How simple or complex the job is. The materials needed to execute the job as well as the time and labour needed to complete the job. Smaller jobs that can be completed in the first hour of the call out using the tools and materials the handyman has on them, the less the job will cost. The more intricate jobs such as repairing a leaking ceiling, plastering a wall or renovating an entire bathroom, the higher the price will be as it involves more labour and materials.

Experience – A handyman will usually charge more the more experience they have. They are more valuable than someone with only half the experience due to their abilities, knowledge, and competence. Smaller jobs like painting a wall or hanging an artwork can be completed by an apprentice handyman. Knowledgeable and skilled handymen are needed for complex work. This is why these kinds of jobs are more expensive.

The Distance – The transport costs for the handyman are usually worked into the hourly rate so depending on how far away they are from the job, this could affect the fee. Handymen travelling from Pretoria to Johannesburg, for example, might charge a higher call out fee. This is why we recommend hiring a professional handyman near you

What to verify when hiring a handyman

Credentials: Make sure the handyman that you hire has all of the necessary credentials and qualifications. You are well within your rights to ask for these. The handymen listed on Kandua have all been vetted and background checked.

Multiple Quotes: The cost to hire a reliable handyman may vary from professional to professional. It is always better to get more than quote so you can compare the prices of the quotes you receive.

Reviews: Ask for references from handymen you are considering employing. This will give you an idea of the quality of work you can expect as well as the work ethic of the tradesman which will be useful when making your decision. The handymen listed on Kandua have received top rated reviews from the community.

Expertise: Make sure the handyman has the experience needed to complete the job you have hired them for.

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