My hourly rate is $100 for the first hour (my minimum) and $30 for each additional 30 minutes.  My time begins when I enter the home to discuss the project and ends when the job site is cleaned up and all tools are loaded. Material and consumable costs are extra. Material shopping and delivery are available and are billed at $30 per 30 minutes plus $1 per mile. Additional laborers are billed at $20 per 30 minutes per man. All work is guaranteed.

I flat fee most projects such as ceiling fans, interior or exterior door installations, new plumbing fixtures, and similar projects that would be considered standard from one home to another or where it is not necessary to see the project beforehand to bid it. For smaller projects such as drywall repairs, furniture assembly, electrical diagnosing, or any other project where total completion time cannot be estimated I prefer to work at my hourly rate. I am always willing to start any project on an hourly basis and offer a flat fee once I see it firsthand. Larger remodeling projects such as kitchens, baths, decks, or basements require an on-site visit before I can provide an estimate. Please note that with fuel costs rising, I do require a $50 fee for this service which is refundable should you hire me for all (or at least a  reasonable portion) of the project that is estimated. 

I accept cash, checks, Zelle®, and most credit cards (subject to a small fee.)