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I'm so handy!

Chad the Handyman.....hmm......?? We had a GREAT laugh! We hope you will enjoy the silliness as much as we did. Remember, all of our techinicians are trained and tested to professionally handle all of your repair needs. We have the experience and contractors license...

Who said mud walls are just for up North?

During the summer in Florida it can rain up to 5" in certain areas around the time when everyone is coming home. How you do you keep your house from collecting mud? How about a mud wall! Mud walls/rooms are great for keeping all of your wet, muddy gear in one area....

Summer Maintenance List

Summer home maintenance is vital in helping keep your home cool in these hot humid months. From HVAC filters, to checking all of your doors and windows. Keep your most expensive investment in pristine condition to allow for a smooth re-sale transaction. The more...

Fresh new face

See the face behind the phone! Please help us in welcoming our newest team member, Alexandra. She is a Florida native from right here in Fort Myers! She spends her time off with her 11 year old. They like to fish, go to the beach and explore pretty much anything...

Rainy season doesn't end until September

Are your windows leaking? We can help! When a window leaks or has a moisture problem due to condensation, moisture can build up and begin to rot the window and areas around it. This is often first noticed on the window sill and threshold. If left long enough, it could...

Tax free weekend is here!

August 3rd to August 5th Don't forget to stock up! We're counting down the days until school starts! Click the link below for some more information. Everything you need to know!

22 Summer Bucket List Items

  Summertime is full of joy -- from school ending, to family reunions, and even long vacations. If you're busy like Chad, you need reminders to stop and soak it up before the season ends. Chad found a list of 22 Summer Bucket List items you'll want to check off...

Passionate about protection

Why are we so passionate about protection? When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are doing just that. Here’s why: When a general contractor takes on a job, they’ll hand off...

Missing the funny?

If you're not signed up for Chad's Too Funny Tuesday weekly mailing, you are missing out on little beauties like this one. Don't put off being the cool kid in the office and sign up for his newsletter today!

Renovation Ready?

HomeWorks Construction & Design is a division of Chad The Handyman that specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels and updates, as well as commercial build-outs. You can expect the same customer service and attention to detail you have grown accustomed to with...

Pricing Breakdown

by | Apr 10, 2017 | Blog

Chad gets a lot of questions about price: Hourly Rate or By The Job.

We price our projects by the latter for a number of reasons. The more complex a job, the more of a chance there will be for complications. However if you break it down, paying a hourly rate means that sometimes you’ll be paying an higher hourly rate for someone who is skilled and works quickly, versus someone who needs time to problem solve.

  • If a flat rate job is $150 and the tech gets the job done in an hour, you’ve paid him $150 an hour.
  • If the flat rate job is $150 and complications cause the job to take four hours, you’re paying $37.50 an hour.

We found this link from Home Advisor to be especially helpful. Also some services are quite extensive and charging by the hour would do neither party any good. Such services would be changing plumbing valves, faucet installations, ceiling fans, or even remodels. This would be a good area to do your research on the company you are looking to hire and know that the cheapest is not always all-inclusive.
Just remember these final three tips to help the job go well:

  • Move furniture or other items away from where the handyman is going to be working before he gets there.
  • Make yourself available to answer any questions.
  • Keep kids and pets away from where the handyman is working. Tools and other materials can be dangerous, and ruin finishes if spilled or knocked over.

I'm so handy!

Chad the Handyman.....hmm......?? We had a GREAT laugh! We hope you will enjoy the silliness as much as we did. Remember, all of our techinicians are trained and tested to professionally handle all of your repair needs. We have the experience and contractors license...

Who said mud walls are just for up North?

During the summer in Florida it can rain up to 5" in certain areas around the time when everyone is coming home. How you do you keep your house from collecting mud? How about a mud wall! Mud walls/rooms are great for keeping all of your wet, muddy gear in one area....

Summer Maintenance List

Summer home maintenance is vital in helping keep your home cool in these hot humid months. From HVAC filters, to checking all of your doors and windows. Keep your most expensive investment in pristine condition to allow for a smooth re-sale transaction. The more...

Fresh new face

See the face behind the phone! Please help us in welcoming our newest team member, Alexandra. She is a Florida native from right here in Fort Myers! She spends her time off with her 11 year old. They like to fish, go to the beach and explore pretty much anything...

Rainy season doesn't end until September

Are your windows leaking? We can help! When a window leaks or has a moisture problem due to condensation, moisture can build up and begin to rot the window and areas around it. This is often first noticed on the window sill and threshold. If left long enough, it could...

Tax free weekend is here!

August 3rd to August 5th Don't forget to stock up! We're counting down the days until school starts! Click the link below for some more information. Everything you need to know!

22 Summer Bucket List Items

  Summertime is full of joy -- from school ending, to family reunions, and even long vacations. If you're busy like Chad, you need reminders to stop and soak it up before the season ends. Chad found a list of 22 Summer Bucket List items you'll want to check off...

Passionate about protection

Why are we so passionate about protection? When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are doing just that. Here’s why: When a general contractor takes on a job, they’ll hand off...

Missing the funny?

If you're not signed up for Chad's Too Funny Tuesday weekly mailing, you are missing out on little beauties like this one. Don't put off being the cool kid in the office and sign up for his newsletter today!

Renovation Ready?

HomeWorks Construction & Design is a division of Chad The Handyman that specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels and updates, as well as commercial build-outs. You can expect the same customer service and attention to detail you have grown accustomed to with...