How Much Does a Handyman Cost?

Every Homeowner need a person to tackle with the problem of household on daily basis, that person is called Handyman. Handyman doesn’t have any type of special degree or citification, but he has some specification on some works like a handyman can be an Electrician, mechanic and so on. He can do a different variety of work from a very simple task to a tough one. Understanding the Handyman Cost is essential for homeowners to plan and budget effectively for these services. 

Essentially, a handyman offers practical solutions for wide range of home-need. 

How much does a handy man Charge? 

Instead of hiring a Licensed Contractor, much cheaper is to hire a handyman and it would be a smart move for someone to tackle with the problems of household.  The cost of a handyman can be different varying on the complexity of work, location and whether you are paying him per hour or per project. 

Average Handyman Cost Chart: 

Here is the visual representation of a typical handyman cost in Australia (AUD) and basic rate of Perth; 

Task Type	Average Cost
General Hourly Rate	$50- $100
Small Interior Painting	$150- $400
Basic Electrical Work	$100- $250
Minor Plumbing Repairs	$80- $200
Drywall Repair	$60- $130
TV Mounting	$100- $180
Door repairs	$80- $180
Furniture Assembly	$70- $150
Gutter Cleaning	$100- $250

Factors Affecting the Handyman Cost: 

Here are Several Factors that may affect the cost of a handyman; 

• Experience & Licensing 
• Job Complexity 
• Location 
• Materials 
• Urgency 

Experience & Licensing

More experienced and licensed handyman will charge higher cost money due to their expertise to tackle with higher problem and potential ability coverage. Conversely, a less experienced and non-licensed handyman charge accordingly, as their work may not be more reliable and insured as an experienced does. 

Here is a more detailed breakdown of Experience & Licensing; 

Experience

Specialized skills

Different handyman can be specialized in certain areas like someone is special in Plumbing, Electricity and so on, so the price of a project also depends on the skills of a handyman, higher the skill higher the price. 

Increased Efficiency

Effective and efficient work justify higher price, as some handymen are very skilled and efficient in their work and they encountered a wide range of work with more efficiency and effectiveness, so they charge accordingly. 

Less number of Risks

Handymen in their expertise are more likely to understand the problems and issues and potential of work, so they do more accurate solution having less chances of getting big and costly mistakes. 

Licensing

Insurance & Liability

Experienced handyman always carries more liability and insurance, so in this case homeowner protect themselves from financial risk in case of any accident and property damage during working hours. 

Higher Outlays

Handyman having a license and certificate may have ongoing fees and learning education, so this may include in the cost of project. 

Proof of having Ability

Having a License often require a test exam and passing a certain requirement, is the proof that this man has an ability to do a work in an appropriate way, this leads a client to assure that he can do without any extra damage.  

In contrast to Expert and licensed, less experienced people, many perform some activities i.e. 

• They may Offer low Prices for higher projects to attract a client. 

• They may not carry liability and cause more damage to the client. 

• They may require more supervision to delay and unexpected damage. 

Job Complexity

Significantly, job complexity affects the cost of handy man because more complex and intense work will be charged more as compared to less complex, like a work of changing a bulb would be easier and less time taking so the cost would be accordingly as compared to installing a new Plumbing and repairing a damage wall, so definitely this work will cost more as it is more time taking and complex. 

Here is the breakdown that how complexity affects the cost of handyman; 

• Skills and Expertise: 

Some projects need some sort of specific skills and expertise, so the handyman with these specific skills would charge more. 

• Tools and Equipment: 

More complex the project needs more advanced tools and equipment, so the use of these advanced tools and equipment increases the cost of the project. 

• Time: 

Projects are of different type, some of easier and some are tough, so time taking, so the cost of a handyman also depends on time. 

• Potential for Hidden Problem: 

Higher the task, higher the chances of uncovering the hidden problems, which may lead to the high cost of handyman. 

• Materials: 

Complex and bigger projects need more equipment and material to be done, so the cost gets higher by adding the price of these materials. 

• Flat Rate Vs. Hourly: 

Some handyman requires flat rate for some specific tasks, but complex and bigger tasks often based on time and material because of the unpredictability of material and tools. 

Location

Generally, according to the lifestyle and living command in Urban areas the cost of handyman increases as they get higher problems and wants better solutions of their problems, but it’s decreases in Rural areas because in rural areas towns are small and less competitors to Urban areas, also travel time include in price. 

Here is more detail;  

• Urban Areas: 

In urban areas because they have richer lifestyle there the Handyman Cost acquires more as much as a project is bigger. 

• Rural Areas: 

According to the lifestyle of Rural areas they get smaller problems, that’s why the price of handyman down low, that’s mean price depends on location. 

• Travel cost: 

When a handyman gets a contract far from their usual areas, they include the price of travel, and it may increase the rate of their hours. 

• Demand: 

Where there is a demand of a handyman leads to the high rate of any project. 

• Competition: 

Where there are several handymen are available, cost of per project decreases as everyone wants work, so they offer low rates. 

Materials

Bigger projects need quantity of materials, so the type and cost of materials significantly impact the cost of a handyman. Handyman often include the material cost into their quotes. Higher and Special material naturally increases the price of project. 

Here is more detail of several points; 

Separate Material Cost

Some Handymen Prefer to separate material cost from their labor charges, so the price rate would be according to project and their rates. 

Material Cost in Quotes

Some Handymen include the payment of basic material into the payment of their project. 

Markup of Materials

It’s very common phenomenon that handyman can add markup into material cost which he is going to buy for project, probably ranging from $25 to $60. 

Urgency

Significantly, the rate of Handyman Cost increases with urgency. Because the cost of the project also varies depending on the time period. And the demand of quick and immediate Service on a project also leads to higher rate. 

Here is more detail breakdown of points; 

• Premium Rates: 

Handyman can get a premium rate due to the demand of Urgency in completing the project. 

• Expansion in Issues: 

Delay in repairing the materials may lead to the extension of the project, which may turn into high rates. 

• Overtime: 

Sometime Client Offer an overtime Payment to be done before given time; this also leads to increases the price. 

• Less Availability: 

Due to the shortage of handyman in Some places and client need them; this also leads to higher payment. 

Final Thoughts

It is concluded that the price of a handyman depends on different factors, which can increase or decrease the price per project. For an accurate quote tailored to your needs, feel free to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the duties of a Handyman? 

Duties of handyman includes the repairing and maintenance of electricity and plumbing, installing lighting equipment, hang painting, heating system etc. 

Which hire is cheaper, handyman or Contractor? 

Hiring a Handyman is cheaper than to hire a contractor, because handyman has a cheaper project rate than contractor. 

Are materials included in the price? 

It’s depending on the contract whether a handyman buy material or client has to do it by own self. 

Why do most of the handyman charge hourly instead of fixed salary? 

Most of Handyman Cost hourly because they can make more money instead of any fixed charge, because the project can be longer and time taking so, hourly charge always be more beneficial then fixed price. 

What is reasonable handyman rate? 

Handyman Cost always depends on the category of work, location, complexity, experience and time but the basic rate starts from $50 to $80, again depending on project. 

How much does handyman charge in Perth? 

The basic rate of handyman in Perth starts from $50 to $90, but it may increase or decrease depends on the type of project.