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@MrYogitron92

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I've watched a few of your videos over the years. Love your content. I do this for a living although for someone else at the moment. Can't wait till I go off on my own. You definitely inspire me to do it when I feel ready. Anyway keep it up and thank you.

@feelinghealingfrequences7179

2 жыл бұрын

how much is your annual liability insurance? or do u carry any?

@cdronnn

2 жыл бұрын

Business video what's the title? How to use inflation to rip off your customers? Highlight this

@CookieManCookies

Жыл бұрын

I was real interested in that sprinkler repair, seems to happen alot in the northwest!

@bellasstore5438

Жыл бұрын

What do you charge Buy the hour or job

You're not just a handyman. You're an entrepreneur, a youtube content creator, a dad/husband, a jack of all trades, and a skilled craftsman

@louismcglasson7913

Жыл бұрын

And something else I would add, but I would probably have my account cancelled if I did.

@CertifiedMailSignatureRequired

Жыл бұрын

& you like kissing booty, chrisnguyen ;)

@joshr6878

Жыл бұрын

Jack of all trades master of none

@Pacman2403

Жыл бұрын

jack of all yet master of none

@francis5944

Жыл бұрын

a handyman, jack of all trades, and a skilled craftsman is the same thing.

For some reason, I just happened to stumble upon your channel. Glad I did!! I worked as a maintenance tech and director for several years and always enjoyed talking to my customers every step of the way. My back gave out because of spondylosis, but if I could work on a low pressure boiler or a water loop heating and cooling system just one more time before I get the dirt kicked over me, it would make me a happy man. I loved my work, and it makes me happy to see you living what you do! Be well,my friend, and thanks for the videos

I don't know how I managed to do this but I think I just stumbled upon the #1 handyman youtube channel in the entire galaxy. Not even extraterrestrial handyaliens can top this channel

@mattcasoni

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed for so many reasons.

@jsetzer3105

2 жыл бұрын

Confirmed by the James Webb telescope!

It's crazy what people are willing to pay in these cases! A little common sense plus a couple youtube videos watched would have saved these people hundreds of dollars. My kitchen sink began leaking just last week. I watched it leak for a couple minutes and determined the putty was dried out just like in this video and replaced it myself in minutes. I couldn't imagine paying $500.

@shellderp

2 жыл бұрын

most people don't know how a kitchen sink is constructed. If you know where to start, sure, but I wouldn't

@jasonp9951

2 жыл бұрын

$500 for some plumbers putty and he couldnt even center the wording? unreal!

@jasonp9951

2 жыл бұрын

$400 to turn on water faucets?? wtf, these clients are complete morons!

@haceresbe

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, we are a nation of lazy people 😵‍💫

@Legozahar1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonp9951 or put in some fresh putty on the other side.

that sprinkler repair was hilarious 😂 everything you touched started falling apart

Are you the handyman Dave Ramsey talks about? The guy who’s as reliable as the sunrise and crushes it on income…

Yeah I recently increased my prices... same time my favorite restaurants all went up by 25% gas prices up 40% mortgage rates up 500%... I wouldn't have done it but if you don't do it, you're going out of business.

These are my favorite type of videos you make! Entertaining and educational! Keep them coming.

It is good to have someone like yourself who does these type of jobs? Because a water damage or any sort of problems when it goes out of hand can make life harder for some customers. Good job.

I second that. This is an awesome channel I work in apartment maintenance going on 10 years. Never gets old.

Just loving this channel and getting encouraged to start my own journey. Thank you for the free info and quality videos! Keep grinding brother!!

My dad does home remodeling and he's booked out 1yr solid and he turns down work on a weekly basis. I pick up small jobs he turns away and customers will pay just about any price I quote them. Crazy times

I've been noticing the same thing. The few new customers I've been able to take on are saying my bid was on lower end of estimates. The shortage of good reliable skill trade guys is at a all time low and only getting worse. Know what your time and skills are worth in your area. Making 6 figures working on your own in this trade is not hard at all. Great customer service, quality work and just word of mouth will give you more work than your able handle. Customers are willing to wait to get on your schedule.

@lockandloadlikehell

3 ай бұрын

The shortage is at an all time low, huh? Then why is it an issue if there ars so many good reliable skill trade guys?

I've started my own handyman business about 2 years ago. I have found the same issue about pricing. I actually had a customer ask me about repairing some siding and sheathing because of some water damage. She told me the lowest bid she got was for $9000. I offered to do it for $4000 +materials. 4 hours later, she handed me a check. I don't know who some of these handyman and contractors are out here are that are giving these crazy prices, but I hope they don't go anywhere lol.

@AdamS-lh2ug

2 жыл бұрын

They wouldn’t be giving the quotes it if they couldn’t get it. Sounds like you need the work. I worked for a guy that tried starting a company that way, he laid the 2 electricians off (me being one), cause he wasn’t getting referrals cause he would slap crap together to make the numbers work. Had to change the name of his company in the process. He would take on jobs he had no business doing and KZread it in the parking lot in their drive way! 😂

@STEVE-lk2ft

2 жыл бұрын

Did you fixit in 4 hours? That’s crazy too! It’s usually 2 hours just to pick up materials. She must not have been very attractive!

@wanderingrenegade771

2 жыл бұрын

Supply and demand is why.

@nickolascortijo6570

2 жыл бұрын

Of course I need the work...That's how businesses make money. And clearly they didn't get the work. I did. And for the maybe $350 in materials I spent, I made a huge profit in 4 hours time. I don't have employees per say. But I do have 2 other registered handyman that work "with" me. And they make atleast $50 an hour. We are booked out for 2 months because I struggle with scheduling past that. I would say 90% of my customers are repeat customers. I haven't had a single customer not like our work but some people only need one job done. The customer I did the water damage job for has hired us atleast 2 dozen times for various things their designer told them to do. I work with everyone from private owners, landlords, property management firms, realtors, and people just looking for someone to build something they saw on pintrest. If the money is there, we do it.

@johnbalogna803

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickolascortijo6570 Good for you providing a service making money and NOT ripping people off. I'm not a handy man per say but I have learned to do a lot of jobs because of the absolutely insane prices some have quoted. About the only thing I won't play with is going into the electrical panel to re wire in there. But I can change an outlet or put up a fan I've done siding, windows built my own shed the list goes on. Did I want to do all of it ?? No not really but money is the deciding factor unless it involves that electrical panel

I'm new to this channel..kinda stumbled on to it looking at furnace repairs. I started out as a handyman in 2002 with no experience. Before that I cleaned pools in Phoenix. I hated traffic so moved to a small town in Ohio called Fostoria. It really dried up in 2010 during that last recession, so I moved near a bigger city and found that my HVAC and plumbing skills were in demand. I doubled my yearly wages but rarely make $2000 a day...maybe $3000 a week when the going is good. I got my state HVAC license in 2013. I work in residential. I install furnaces, water heaters, drains and water supply from the street. I'm highly skilled. I'm actually surprised that a handyman can make $2000 a day...anywhere...that would never fly around here...there isn't that kind of money as the mean income standard is less than $50k per household. There is a 10 to one ratio of pro HVAC and plumbing companies to every handyman for hire. Farmers and laborers here do it themselves. Recently a new Handyman just starting up has a really nice van, so they must have the same pricing you do...wow! Is the secret living in a giant metropolitan area? Places like Cincinnati, Columbus.. I would think, everybody out of work would throw a ladder in a truck and buy a cordless drill and a hammer-you know...instant handyman for 4 hire, but if $2000 a day is a reality, people are wasting there time going to college...wow! Go to trade school instead. I love being a handyman, but $60 - $80 hr ... $150 to $300 hr? where?

@MaseratiRick-ok5oj

5 ай бұрын

Yes that is the secret. Where people make 200 k and own 0 screwdrivers

I've been doing industrial service calls on machines. Equipment, dominion, installations, I've worked in automotive shops etc , I've been all in the Trades in one form or another and recently decided I'll be rebranding my channel and expanding what I Repair. I make more money on 30 small jobs than I did 2 big jobs . A customer in my area didn't like my price of $1500 for a job, they said they'll pay me $9 per hour. When they hired another contractor they paid $3,000 for 6 -1/2 hours of work & $700 materials that the had to buy anyhow. Those of us who are skilled should be willing to go out on our own . This is inspiring us all to do it man. Great content, showing support

Hey man I really appreciate your videos! I am thinking about starting my own handyman business and have already took a few steps in that direction. I believe I have all the experience necessary to start my own business. I grew up working with my father who owned his own business as a general contractor. Have done everything from fencing, foundation, flooring, framing, roofing, add ons, and even working on my grandmother’s rent houses. I currently work as a maintenance man for an apartment complex and I only make $14.75/hr. Which equals about $34,000 a year. It’s become very apparent to me that I can make so much more than I do at the moment if I just do it by myself. I like to believe My quality of work is well above my co-workers due to the fact that previously working for my father I understood most business is by word of mouth so you have to present a good quality work. I constantly have to go behind my fellow workers to fix their mistakes and getting in trouble for their screw up which leads to me doing almost double the work. My question is, with these certain skills I possess, do you believe it would be possible to do my own thing. I know it is possible but I would like to hear from someone who knows exactly what it takes! I appreciate all your time and effort you put into this channel to help people like me.

@orrd

Жыл бұрын

You could also start by just asking the apartment complex for a raise. I feel like these videos are interesting, but I hope it doesn't give people they idea that they'll make $2000, or even several hundred per day as a handyman. Even in expensive cities I've lived in you can hire a very good handyman for under $40 per hour, and that means they're spending may an hour just driving to the location to get $40 for a typical job. It's not easy. There are probably only a handful of handymen in the country that can charge hundreds of dollars for a task that takes less than an hour. You can generally make more with a specialty and a license (plumber, electrician, etc.).

@joncarter6017

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I’m sure he’s in a very demographically right area and I’m sure he’s got some good connections and worked with property managers and probably every avenue there is until he found the right spot .

@claybirdyshaw5737

Жыл бұрын

My suggestion would be to start doing it on the side if you have time. Quitting your job and just hoping for business could really put you in a financial bind if you don't get enough calls. I would also recommend simply looking for another job. I live in a rural part of Georgia and work to a company with multiple plants doing facilities maintenance. It is very similar to what you do. I am the same type of person as you. I have much more drive and desire for work to be done right compared to my coworkers. It worked out great for me. I started in 2015 making $19 and some change. I got raises yearly until I was around $24. I got a promotion about a year and a half ago from technician to project leader. I now make $35 per hour. You just have to find the right company and make sure that the right people notice that your work is higher quality and you care more than your coworkers.

@helifan2346

Жыл бұрын

Wonder how things going with you I will look into insurance cost As said before, don’t quit your job Do it on the side until you have plenty of customers/clients

@TheGuruStud

5 ай бұрын

nonsense, there's nowhere enough people even in cities doing repair work. You can charge $200/hr no problem in wealthy suburbs. You can charge by the job and make 2k for one job/day. EVERYONE is literally just cranking up prices. It's out of control. Undercut them and get your money.@

Mind blown handyman. Run a remodeling business and I always watch your videos to learn from you and learn your pricing when you do mention it and man im undercharging ....and i thought i raised my prices !...shit.... I need to raise my minimum .do a video on what would you charge on medium work not quite a full remodel but not small like framing and building a 6x3 pantry in an empty space next to fridge or patching. Painting and revamping a couple rooms . i get ALOT of these calls. Thanks handyman

Can’t wait for the other vid on 2nd channel discussing the pricing and “other” things related to the business and how things are going now, what to plan and prepare for coming up in next 6-12 months; and to hear your thoughts on the industry as a whole. Gonna be a very interesting vid, imo, can’t wait! Nice job on this one, and that garbage disposal screw popping out, never seen that happen. Seen them break, disposals rusted out and split in half vertical & horizontal, even sinks fall down, and plumbing break loose, but a screw…..that was a 1st. Cheers Handyman ✌🏻

These are the Handyman videos we love.. Great stuff as always...

Loved the video ! I work in Facilities maintenance and have often considered working residential. You really left me something to think about. By the way where I'm from in Ohio you have to be Certified by the State to work on a "Back Flow" that also involves an annual test on that device.

@Macksbet

Жыл бұрын

if hee hass a PL01 or PL02 card he can work on it without supervision

Your knowledge and skill is exceptional. I'm struggling just trying to install an interior door. I'm not very good with my hands unfortunately.

@danielturner6523

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a so called "handyman"... Patience, KZread, and proper tools results in success when I'm outside of my realm of expertise. You Can Do It Too👍🇺🇸

Sir, you are the standard of all handymen.

I just saw your handyman business intro video. I understand the pricing structure now. Great content. I wish we had large multi-tenant housing around here.

Been a while. Glad to see you still holding up Handyman😎. Always good watching and learning.

Ya I made 1,500 in one day of popcorn removal charging 1.50 a square foot (which is the standard charge). Standard charge for installing vinyl plank flooring is about 2.50 per sq ft and I can comfterably do 3-400 sq ft in a 6-7 hour day after factoring in transition, quarter round, caulking etc. Pretty common actually. I've been paid $100 an hour with a 4 hour minimum (so I charged him $400 because I was on way to another job but he basically begged me) to manually dig a hole for a sump pump because there's no one else to do it, it had to be done manually because if the restricted space with a shovel/post hole digger. Took me 45 minutes but i told him I couldn't push off my other job for any less than $400 because ide have to reschedule and they could potentially cancel. Good time to be a contractor/handyman/laborer because the average contractor in America is like 55. I started as soon as I got out of the army at 22 years old, turned 29 last week. Paid off me and my wife's vehicles, bought and paid off three trailers, all my tools, debts, and bought a house and extra land all during the highest housing market spike in history just being a handyman/flooring contractor. All before 30. And I don't really do plumbing or electrical, mostly flooring, painting, drywall, fencing, decking etc. Pretty much average 70-100 an hour these days. Of course I'm licensed, insured and incorporated though. My county doesn't let you do anything without it all. -Holdeen's Flooring & Handyman Services Inc. , St. Augustine FL.

@genghiskhanschubbycheeks2170

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome man, glad to hear another vet is doing good after separating.

@RayWilliamJohansen

2 жыл бұрын

it really depends where you live, if you live in an area where the median income is 35k youre not gonna be able to charge that.

@MrCreed145

2 жыл бұрын

@@RayWilliamJohansen I live in a wealthy county in Florida. I have a $400 a day minimum. A typical work day for me is 5-7 hours.

@rawx485

Жыл бұрын

Damn, I wish I had gone your route when I left the Army in 2005. I screwed around but eventually landed in a good paying union job..... that I absolutely hate. I wish I'd trained learning handyman or carpenter skills like my grandfather and uncles before me. I could be making good money by now and not be miserable.

@INKDnARMD

Жыл бұрын

Pat yourself on the back. Brag much? Take it down and show some humbleness.

Always learn something from your videos. All the best. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 😃

Regarding the screw. My neighbor actually had the same problem. It vibrated out and feel into their garbage... they didn't know it until the entire disposal fell out into their garbage can too!

As a plumber, electrician, and handyman if you work for yourself or hire people you can make a ton of money. If it's just you you can take time off anytime you want, go on vacation, or sit back and enjoy the day. You can work part time, full time, or bust your ass as you please. The most important thing is being able to talk to people, know what your doing, and have a reputation as honest and a good person. Always in the beginning make friends with the decorators, and other trades on site, this is where you build clients. Try to work in a wealthy area that helps the most. You can be lazy and make around 70K a year or work 40 hours a week and make well over 100K - 200K a year. Hire people and the sky is the limit. I am retired.

@christopherinteriors6521

2 жыл бұрын

You have hit the nail on the head there. The most important thing is the ability to be able to talk to people. People don't seem to understand that. When quoting for a job, the pricing will likely be similar and so will the end result. Customers generally choose people on their personality as they are letting them into their homes. When I initially go to look at a job, I generally spend an extra 30 minutes chatting over a coffee (I actually hate coffee but It needs to be done). Making them laugh, smile and telling them stories, letting them get to know you. Decent people get rewarded in this business.

I find that vacuum breakers are prone to having residual water that causes them to crack. I design my sprinklers with a union before and after the vacuum breaker. Takes under one minute to remove and take inside every winter. Never need to worry about it.

@geraldgolen9157

2 жыл бұрын

If water was gushing and spraying outside sounds like the water shut-off valve for the sprinkler system wasn't shut off.

@carlfrye1566

2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea at all.

@allsilent_

Ай бұрын

Put a drain at the bottom and leave open during winter.

Thank you for this video, it is enjoyable to watch. I always learn a little tidbit plus you're good at making videos.

@simongsmith

2 жыл бұрын

Today's tidbit was the screwdriver that is offset so you can use more of your arm to make it go. That might be my next tool treat for myself.

I have missed these type of videos… but I like all of them 👍

Dude your killing it making me want to try this life

Living in the big city where there are lots of landlords that are happy to pay for services like yours is certainly a bonus. Out in the sticks where there are more "handy" people, it seems like these sort of services barely fetch enough to make a living... So you have that going for you!! :)

@mikemowagobba

2 жыл бұрын

truth

@andreycham4797

2 жыл бұрын

This is how they call drug dealers now - handyman

I agree what used to be the mid range price to do a project is now the low ball price. I used to be the mid range estimate price and now I have become the low ball price, telling me a lot of handyman/woman either dont want to do the project or dont have the time. I was call number 26 for 5 home owners that could not find any help or get a call back, I do my best to answer every call that comes in. (I may not be able to help them right away but we can set up a time for me to estimate the project and schedule a time to do it 1-2 months).

Thank you so much for always being the best at what you do

Every time I see one of these videos i'm reminded I need to teach my kids various simple household replacements... Like the garbage disposal! They may not make handyman money off it but i'm sure in the future it'll save a few bucks.

@donaldlee6760

2 жыл бұрын

Same here - my teen kids can change a tire and one can even plug a flat tire. They've watched me do a lot of drywall repairs but at the moment they have zero interest in getting mud on their hands.

@boardndude

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the reason I do all my own work on my house. Five hundred to replace the seal on the disposal is ridiculous. Most likely hired by a property manager who has no problem soaking the clients just to get the problem out of their hair. Even if you charged $75 for a trip change and $100/hr it would still be less than $200 for that repair.

@johnhaller5851

Жыл бұрын

@@boardndude My disposal was leaking. It turns out the last handyman didn't bother putting in gaskets or plumbers putty, and I had a slow leak. It rusted out the disposal and the screws were rusted in place, and I had to cut the screws. I had bought a new disposal anyway. But, if I had been a handyman, the $500 job would have taken a couple of hours. You don't know what you will find until you get there. And I still need to replace the drooping Masonite cabinet bottom, but there are too many other things to fix in this house, and don't work very fast when it's 100 outside.

@ALCRAN2010

Жыл бұрын

Always start with how to change a car tire. Handyman won't make no money if the wheels ain't turning. Lol

@linhchau9788

Жыл бұрын

@@boardndude It take a special kind of person with patience and dedication to tackle these issues on a daily basis. I'm not pro by any mean but did most of repairs around my house and rental. To be honest, I always end up learning more on each projects every day.

I'm old school and like the way he used all hand tools no cordless drills or impacts, 90% of the guys that use them either over tighten or strip out the screws, nuts, bolts they just don't know what they're doing

Liked the whirlybird screw handle. I've got one but has a burring edge. Nice tool to have.

There is a degree of peace that comes from doing this kind of work. America has gotten away from recognizing the value of good hard honest work. You can make a decent income from it and not lose your integrity. And it also still amazes me that tons of homeowners don’t know anything about their home. Where the shutoff is, where the breaker box is… air filters etc.

This is why I never hired anyone for anything.

Fellow handyman here. In the Metro Detroit area in Saint Clair Shores. I am booked solid 3-4 months out and can't even keep up with the demand. There is great money to be made. Also alot of hacks out there doing shifty work.

I tried starting a handyman business once, it was going good until the city warned people of crooked handymen and suddenly all handymen were struggling. I was curious about those irrigation systems, in Alaska we as plumbers installed systems that had a special weep valve that when pressure dropped opened and drained the system underground. Granted all pipes have to be at a down hill grade towards the weep valve( I cannot remember what the actual name was) but it greatly simplifies winterization.

Hey Handyman, I feel like a real “goofball” as I too noticed the WD-40 overspray on the brick and wondered if it would stain. You obviously know your audience very well! I’m a handyman too and have been told by my CUSTOMERS that I don’t charge enough! When I think if I had charged just 20% more for every job I have done in the last few years. Arg. Like your videos Thanks

@kendallwillis

9 ай бұрын

Yep, I was panicking about the overspray on the sandstone. I have a house where the previous owners let candle wax drip all over the sandstone fireplace surround. Now I am not as worried about removing it with some type of solvent and leaving big stains.

Those jobs you charge $500 for you would be hard pressed getting $50-100 in Australia, I did that leaking sink repair the other day for $45. I could not imagine charging that much anywhere in Australia you would not land a single job. Most of the other jobs you showed would be $45 to $60 plus parts. Minimum charge is $45 or $55-65 per hour depending on what it is.

@bankrss8452

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is typical of greedy contractors here in U.S. It's really ridiculous.

@paulantoinep

2 жыл бұрын

they charge 2000$ a day then wine about inflation. Just wait for the complete collapse of the system see how their bussiness are doing

@dustinpaul7183

2 жыл бұрын

same here, 500-600 for a simple jobs like that is crazy, be lucky to get $100 parts included for most of those jobs here

@feelinghealingfrequences7179

2 жыл бұрын

strange...australian dollar is weaker yet ur food and fuel and everything is more expensive than in the usa

@lakecityransom

2 жыл бұрын

​@@bankrss8452 Yeah right, the market is supply & demand. Knowing your value is smart. Greed has nothing to do with it.

Hey, what did you use (the gray silver putty looking thing) when you put the drain back unto the kitchen sink?

Good on ya! The world needs more Handy Men.

I used to have a handyman company with my home remodeling business. The charge for service was 85 an hour plus parts for all small jobs. It kept my guys working and always led to large projects from grateful customers.

@lw7238

2 жыл бұрын

But you didn't pay your men that wage. HA HA

@blackhawks1870

Жыл бұрын

@@lw7238 no shit, if you want make your business and pay them what you think is fair.

@rustyscupper6439

Жыл бұрын

@@lw7238 You've obviously never run a business.

@lw7238

Жыл бұрын

@@rustyscupper6439 HA HA HA If you say so. HA HA

Keep grinding brother!! It’s amazing what people will pay for minor fixes!!!! GET SOME!!

Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

I really enjoy your videos as I am just starting a Handyman Business and there’s a lot that you have taught in your videos. Keep them coming.. what type of training did you get? Did you have a Construction background or just Handy and took it to the next level. When did you decide to pursue this full time?

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

I go over this a lot on my handyman business channel. I have been in construction since high school.

Did home generator service / repair for near 25 years and using a flat fee for routine service I found it was fairly easy to bill between $1500 and $2000 a day, mostly labor. The fee structure was $250 for small units and $350 for medium sized units, plus supplies. (usually under $50 each) It was my call to knock off a minor repair as part of the price or charge extra, especially if I had to make a parts run. Many times, I just did the repair the next day and that saved travel time. Travel time was the biggest variable, so working out a daily route was part of morning coffee. 6 customers a day was usually under 8 hours, including travel. A quiet day was still $1000 in billing. BTW, I was working on a commission, so any screws ups were on my dime. That was company policy on a call-back within 30 days. Do it right the first time and you will make money.

@Fake-moon-landing.

2 жыл бұрын

So what can you do in under an hour to charge $300?

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fake-moon-landing. ... Edited: in that time, I can do new plugs, compression test, oil change and filter, valve adjustment, test output, check all of the system safety controls, check or replace the battery, and clean things up, inside and out. The whole point of doing a flat fee is to have enough time to do it right and even include some small details that make it a job the customer can appreciate. You don't start out doing it that quickly, but over time you can get pretty good at it. BTW, that also includes travel time so it's a good idea to schedule say 6 jobs in the same area if it's an hour from the shop. That's where you can save quite a bit on your end. With that system I could schedule a half dozen jobs, drive an hour to the area, and drive back, all within an 8 hour day. Google or Bing maps played a roll in staying organized into specific territories, just so I could visualize the cluster for the day. Before you say it sounds expensive, consider the cost of doing business. My van carried near $15k of inventory, vehicle costs near $12k annually (not counting replacement) and even my benefit package with insurance and vacation was close to $20k a year.

@Fake-moon-landing.

2 жыл бұрын

@@rupe53 l do flooring, carpets vinyls etc my van and expenses are similar I charge between $30 - $50 an hour. I've been doing it about 30 years. Fuel here is $11 a gallon we get taxed 20%. If I do a full house new build, 8am untill 5 pm with no breaks maybe $300, I think I should move to America.

@rupe53

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fake-moon-landing. ... not sure where you are located, but I can tell you the cost of living is a big variable, even in different parts of the USA. Some states here have almost no tax while others tax everything, including certain products at a grocery store. Here in Ct, they even have us charging our customers a tax on labor. Own a car or a home? My tax on an 8 year old vehicle is $400 and my home is another $7k annually. If I moved to another state it might be $1k for the house or almost $20k, depending on where it was located. Of course the house itself would shift from $150k to near a million bucks.... for basically the same house.

I live in Bay Area California. with a huge population from India. they raise a lot of questions for me. Besides the fact that they are always in the room where you work, asking a lot of questions and annoying, they are incredibly cheap, always screw out inadequate discounts and spend a lot of time trading.

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

I learned in the first few years not to work for people with foreign accents. They are are as you described above. Cheap and wanting to negotiate non stop.

@abdell9641

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 didn’t expect this kind of statement from you.

@sargonoshana2324

2 жыл бұрын

I did snow plowing in Chicago and i put $30 gas in my truck (before biden inflation), the Indian clerk came out and asked if i can plow the gas station lot. I told him $75 he said no 30, I said I just put $30 gas from you. I eventually did it, but I learned that in india negotiations are done with everything.

@sargonoshana2324

2 жыл бұрын

I have found out that Americans or simply put, people without foreign accents love to pay extra for convenience.

@dlcurtis69

Жыл бұрын

@@abdell9641 An Indian doctor I worked with told me that he always got what he called "Indian deals," meaning he was always bargaining to get things as cheaply as he could.

I hate doing plumbing work. I've done the same job on the garbage disposal for a couple of homes I lived in. But though I hate it, that job is easy and worth it to do myself. Other jobs can get complicated, and then it is worth it to hire someone who knows more and can ensure a fix.

HAHAHAHA! I was one of the ones having a panic attack 🤣.

#1 HM in the world! Love it. Maybe I missed something, $500 per stop including parts? Also what happens when you go over your “allotted time”? Or is there an amount of time you set? Because of your YT channel I have doubled my income just by asking for it! Half the jobs I don’t really want to do, and they say yes! Thank you #1 HM! -HandyRandy

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are making more money. I put out a business video this evening you might like.

@Matt-bg6kf

2 жыл бұрын

Charge by job not by time thus not working for $/hr

Honestly, people who know how to fix things around the house are few and far between. So.....you can nearly charge whatever you want or what the market will bear. GOOD for you! Keep up the good work.!!

I'm learning a lot from your videos. I just started watching them. Thank you!

On your mini split, did you have issues with it not coming on? I installed mine, I have power to mine but the unit simply shows no activity. Remote does nothing

Putting that ring on the disposal drain part is such a pain in the butt by yourself. How the heck did that screw fall out and get way over there! Lucky find though! Went on a similar job and the Tennant had siliconed completely around everything under there and just made a disaster of a mess and fixed absolutely nothing. That's when them called me. Haha. Also, always bring a spider stick when going under the house!

@simpsons721

2 жыл бұрын

Put the disposal on top of the disposal drain. It will help keep it down

@micahwatson9017

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I ALWAYS bring a spider (web) stick. 👍

@johnhaller5851

Жыл бұрын

I put my hand up onto the sink with one hand with the spring over the hand, and moved the spring up with my other hand. It took a couple of times. A weight in the sink might worked better, like the disposal in the box for a new disposal

I’ve started charging more and more. Easy to use the inflation excuse but really I’m worth more

What type of seal did you use for the disposal?

The reason those are tight sometimes when u close the valves its under pressure but as the pressure leakes down it allowes u to get it unscrewed always open the bleeder screws after the big ball valves shut to let pressure off there usually easy to unscrew

$250 an hour....no freakin way! That is more than any hvac, plumber or electrician would charge per hour. I would feel like I was ripping people off with that rate. I have my own handyman business. I can barely charge 35 and hour even in this economy. Business has fallen off and people are not doing things they used to do. Maybe I should set up shop in your town? $1000 to paint a bedroom sounds good, but I would have a hard time sleeping at night....

@redrambler2000

Жыл бұрын

Haha yea thats why if i dont know how to do anything ill just learn it, i cant stand paying the ridiculous quotes these people are giving plus most of them do a shit job or damage some other part of the house while theyre there.

@humdrummed

Жыл бұрын

@@geronimo3752 If i double my rate I'd be out of work.

Man I gotta start charging more! I just did that exact same sink repair for 75 bucks lol.

@mtradz1

2 жыл бұрын

There's no way people around me would pay $500 for a garbage disposal fix. I don't know where he lives but people around him must have money to burn.

@Schlumbucketreturns

2 жыл бұрын

That job would be a minimum service charge for a licensed plumber. Even from a big plumbing company, the job should not have been more than $150 to $250 with tax. There are always guys out there trying to screw people.

@AJourneyOfYourSoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@Schlumbucketreturns licensed residential service plumbers where he lives charge unbelievably high prices. Every single one of them. And that is if you can even get anyone to show up.

@danielawwad9785

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t know how he can charge so much. I work for a pretty big plumbing company and only get a small percentage of what we charge customers and still that would be a $250 repair max! And I would make about $70 in commission from that job

Love the videos Handyman, I like learning tricks like this.

Shouldn't blue locttite be required for the garbage disposal screws?

Very surprised on the amount you charge and customers are happy to pay. I do my own work and actually enjoy it. I would think parts, materials plus $100/hr would be fair in my book but that's just me. I guess I'm lucky

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be homeless for $100/hr

@kkepdawg1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 Work 3-4 days a week? A few hours per day? Do you smoke a lot of pot? 5 days a week 10 hour days 30,000 a month and homeless? Even if you work half that 15k a month and homeless? You need help. Try not to start any fires warming your can of beans... Seriously?

@johngund9921

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 using market forces of supply and demand, you have maximizing ur profits from an economic stand point. There is an element of fairness which u just laying on bs. Appreciate sharing ur knowledge and experience.

I've been watching for years. Learned a lot from you. Love your can do attitude and constant quality, especially cabinet painting. I guess that's why you charge 5x what I do for this kind of work. And if you're elderly on a fixed income, it's a materials and gas charge and nothing more.

@gregkirk1842

2 жыл бұрын

Are you getting a medal? Why should he take from his own kids to provide free shit for others? You also have no idea how he helps others or what he does for charity. Who comes on one if these shows and virtue signals? I bet your elderly cusotmers would rather pay and have things done right.

@juangouveia8098

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregkirk1842 why so sour.... did he say anything bad about anyone? he just stated what he does.... and why do you assume jim's work is subpar?

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

Stop working for the elderly its bad for business.

@mtradz1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 somewhat true as I've discovered myself however, there are many elderly that can't get guys out there for anything! When I hear an elderly person say I've made five phone calls and got no return calls that's when my price goes up. People should really watch what they say to a handyman who pays attention to detail 😉

@steve32221

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 Yep. Unfortunately a lot of my clients were elderly when I started. I felt good thinking I was helping them but quickly realized that the “older” generation were also far more frugal and smart with their money. They expect to pay the same as what they paid for the job 20 years ago. And getting some cookies as a tip wasn’t paying the bills.

On the basket for sink you should really square up the label on basket so when you look down at it the manufacturer would be on top squared up. just makes the job look that much better, like you paid attention to detail ... same goes for anything you do really, even residential switch/plug replacement, when your done screwing everything back together you want the slots on screw heads to all be facing the same way. either slots going up/down or left/right ... Personally, I go left/right. It's the small details that will set your work apart from just anybody's work and it doesn't take any extra time and even people with OCD will be impressed ... ... Cheers mate

great video thank you, how do you shoot the videos and work at the same time?

I have this roto router guy . He has 3 drain snake in his van. And various plumbing tool . Basic charge to unclog drain is $250 . Usually 30 min . More than 30 min is another per hour charge . He routinely get 4 call a day. Plus miscellaneous plumbing job . He is definitely doing better than office job people. He has $5-10K in tools plus the van. Definitely beat the $50K to 100k in student loan

$500 to reattach a loose screw? LOL.

@Insanelyunstable

2 жыл бұрын

imagine blaming item costs to raise your prices on people that only need you to turn a screw.

Did you start with just a handyman LLC? I’m in Arizona and have done hvac for almost 20 years but wanting to start my own small business like hvac repairs and handyman work.

On another note: I recently replaced my dad's whole kitchen sink drain because over like 20-30 years corrosion ruined it, but the cheap replacement I got somehow loosened up and literally will not thread anymore. It's just a simple nut that tightens the underside of the drain against a washer/gasket to keep the assembly tight (and to keep the putty tight in there), but the entire nut is somehow too large for the threads now, even if I put many layers of teflon tape over it (it's not just loose on the threads, it slides entirely over the threads without screwing). I don't know how this happened. Both the threads on the drain basket and the nut are metal. Since I think there are no replacement nuts available I might have to buy a whole new drain. Maybe I'll look around more for a replacement nut first, since I do see some available online (but not worth the price).

I find it comical that even as you explain your pricing is relative to your competition and location, it never fails there is an army of whiners ready to keyboard justice warrior a shaming! Keep doing you HM.

@Sabakatiebiajebalkurwo

Жыл бұрын

They are jealous, I bet you those Justice warriors all look like a lumberjacks but don’t even know how to change tire😂

@Zoldier92

Жыл бұрын

They are right though.

Union apprentice who installs a lot of sinks answering your question about which sealant works best for the strainer. Traditionally putty has been the way to go but it eventually dries out and is weaker compared to your silicone sealant. Even given the vibration and added weight over time I suspect the silicone would’ve performed better but it would’ve been a major hassle trying to replace it. To each their own, shit I bet you could even use dap to seal the strainer and it’d be fine

Your awesome bro keep up the good work! This is honestly what I want to do but not certified or liscened for certain things 😄

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

You should watch my business channel.

"That's interesting." My favorite line😂

I remember starting up with $500, I'm now flaunting my $1500 to my doubting friends....thank God for expert Axel Merk.

@festusraymondmccarthy8889

2 жыл бұрын

Growing an account requires dedication and patience

@semhelen2384

2 жыл бұрын

I think I have to start with a demo account

@lodewijkschuyler7890

2 жыл бұрын

I was winning in a demo before I started a life account. all i can say is that I made losses in different attempts.

@kelvinmuller5586

2 жыл бұрын

I was winning in a demo before I started a life account. all i can say is that I made losses in different attempts.

@mengmanyuen7186

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone has the patience to grow an account. most end up blowing up their account.

I have started to do some handyman stuff on the side. How can you justify $500 for just showing up? If I was a customer I would think it would be outrageous. How do you sleep at night with a clear conscience ? Inquiring minds want to know.

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

Its their only option. That's how much home repairs cost. Did you watch the entire video??

@rl808826npr

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is incredible. No criticism here. I retired several years ago and I started out doing stuff for free. One lady is in a wheel chair and another has had two strokes. Since then the word got around and I’m doing a rental house for money. I’m happy making a bit on the side to supplement my social security. I know you have to make money but you might consider helping those who are disadvantaged once in a while. It is good for the soul.

This is why I'm glade I can fix and work on most anything in my house and yard.

Not sure if you ever had a problem getting the snap ring into the strainer but a good way of preventing the strainer from pulling up is to rest the garbage disposal on the top/Bottom of sink .

@dave-yj9mc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip! Always had problems with that!

Garbage disposals.. the worst scam ever perpetrated on homeowners kitchens. Whatever happened to just scraping unwanted food right into your garbage can? Food was never meant to go through inch and a half pipes..

@hcox1111

Жыл бұрын

I said the same thing, disposals were invented by plumbers. Stupidest appliance ever created.

Briben may have destroyed the economy but if you work hard/smart at a skilled trade you’re getting paid well.

Just came across this video and I've had brief experiences doing sink work myself, so I ask a question. Plumbers putty, is it necessary really? Why aren't there rubber gaskets for the sink besides putty? Is putty an old school honor system? Imho it's obsolete on parts that may need servicing. What say you?

What is the plastic cover on the water thing? Mines broke and I can’t think of what it is called.

Must be ripping people off.

@beegee14

4 ай бұрын

They’re his google reviews 🤷‍♂️ they can go with someone cheaper

I hope your customers don’t watch your channel.

@midtn9

7 ай бұрын

Doesn't matter. They still want someone else to do the work.

I’m in the beginning stages of my handyman business. How do you advertise or how did you advertise in the beginning? What softwares do you use for scheduling, customer info, figuring out time/amount to charge

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

Word of mouth. Watch my handyman business youtube channel for the details.

im currently associate at my local homedepot, thinking becoming a handyman, thanks for words of wisdom sir.

$500. First one. You are simply robbing them. Why do that? Just why.

@jameshillegus6671

26 күн бұрын

Obviously he has skills that allow him to charge accordingly, don't be pissed you ain't got the mojo lol

Do you demand payment same day on these quick little jobs or do you give them a 30 day grace period? Thanks

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

No. I bill them through text and email. I get paid 30 to 60 days later.

Bro You are SKILLED. serious knowledge. Ty. Thats why you make heavy buck.

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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Great content. Do you carry different sized spare screws if you find missing screws at a job?

@TheHandyman1

2 жыл бұрын

yes, thousands of screws.

@josephj6521

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandyman1 cheers! I can imagine! 👍

Don't forget,you can winterize people's sprinkler systems every year too after repairing their backflow devices that freeze and broke. Winterization is shutting off the valve to the system,draining the double check through the test ports,and turning it's valves on a 45° angle.This will prevent it from freezing and breaking. You can also use an air compressor to blow out the residual water if you need to.

I'm glad I live were it doesn't freeze, you alls sprinkler systems have so many valves and things that need service/can break

Another question. Do you include parts and supplies in your bottom line or does the customer