Pricing

Our minimum service charge is $125. Beyond that, pricing varies by job — you can generally expect our rates to be higher than unlicensed or unregistered handymen, but lower than licensed trades (like plumbers or electricians) for the same tasks that don't require a license. We price based on the scope and complexity of the work, not by the hour, so you always know what you're paying before we start.

We do not charge hourly for two reasons. First, not all hours are equal — an hour laying tile shouldn't cost the same as an hour assembling furniture. Second, we pride ourselves on doing the job right, which sometimes takes longer. Charging by the hour would create the wrong incentive, so we price by the job instead.

It depends on the scope of work. Many jobs can be estimated at no cost if the scope can be determined remotely through a conversation and photos. If the work cannot be assessed remotely, an in-person consultation will need to be scheduled. This consult carries a $100 non-refundable fee, which covers scheduling, mobilization, and the technician's time to take measurements and conduct any necessary research. The consult fee is separate from and does not apply toward our minimum service charge, and is non-refundable regardless of whether a formal estimate can be provided.

Estimates generally have a 30-day expiration. After that, we can re-create the estimate, but the pricing is not guaranteed to be the same.

Customer-provided materials of inferior quality, insufficient quantity, or improper fit may increase the scope of work and price. Unforeseen circumstances can also raise the price — we generally price for a smooth job and list possible escalating factors upfront. Any price changes will be communicated immediately, and we'll always seek your authorization before continuing.

We apply a 10% markup to products we purchase for jobs, which covers the time and overhead of procurement. This means you pay the actual cost of materials plus our standard 10% procurement markup, with no surprises.

For some job types, such as sale preparation, it is impossible to determine the exact scope of work and material requirements prior to job execution. Cost plus for materials is most efficient for these types of jobs.

Dad's Handyman CoS is a registered, insured, and bonded business that pays our technicians a fair wage — our pricing reflects that overhead. You'll generally pay more than you would with an unregistered or unlicensed handyman, and less than you would hiring a licensed trade (like an electrician or plumber) for work that doesn't require a license. We aim to stay within the average of local market rates.

We do collect deposits for some jobs which require purchasing of non-refundable materials, or jobs requiring multiple days to complete.

If paying by cash or check, payment is due at completion of service. Electronic payments have a due date of 7 days from the date of issue. For multi-day projects, especially if new line items are added, we may issue progress invoices to close out line items that have been completed.

We do not pass credit card processing fees on to customers, therefore we prefer cash or check payment. We can also accept cards and ACH payments through QuickBooks Online.

We offer financing through Acorn Finance. Just let us know and we'll make sure it’s added to your invoice.

No. We do our best to predict possible price escalations and avoid charging hidden costs.