Handyman at a clear sensible cost.

 

My fees for *handyman work & specialized services terms and conditions are outlined as follows:

Half-day (4 hours): £90 (This fee represents the minimum call-out charge)*
Full day (8 hours): £180
Additional Hours: £25 per hour after a half-day or full-day booking.

Fees for services outside the Wirral area will add extra cost according to distance and/or travelling times.

* I highly recommend outlining a written list of the jobs you need done on the day, once I am on site my time is yours to solve as many problems I can in the allocated period. Ideally, the list should be forwarded to me to make sure I have the tools and materials beforehand so as not to waste your time and money.

I do not smoke, drink tea several times a day or check my profile on Instagram throughout the day 🙂 My lunch break is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Please note that my minimum call-out fee is £90 for handyman work, equivalent to a half-day or 4 hours of service. If your requirement is only for up to 1 hour, the fee remains £90. However, additional tasks can be assigned to utilize the remaining time, only for handyman work. Full-day bookings are preferred.

Electrical or plumbing:

Work is charged at £35 per hour.

(1) I am certified as a domestic electrician (City and Guilds accreditations available here: https://www.credly.com/users/angelo-urzua-milla/badges

Minimum callout fee:

For electrical or plumbing work the minimum call-out fee is £90.00 which covers up to 1 1/2 hours, after this time the cost is £35.00/hour. If the job takes less than 10 minutes the fee is still £90.00.

*Specialized Services:

Tasks requiring expertise beyond general handyman services, such as plumbing (excluding gas plumbing), electrical work(1), or kitchen and bathroom installations, will be quoted on a case-by-case basis.

Job Preparation:

I strongly recommend compiling a list of tasks to be forwarded to me in advance. This ensures that I arrive equipped with all necessary tools and materials, there by maximizing productivity and minimizing delays.

Roof Work (specialist work):

Charges for roof-related services are determined based on the scope and complexity of the required work.

Minor Roof Repair Quotations:

Repairs involving roof components such as chimney pointing, tile replacement, ridge tile resetting, etc., will be subject to individual quotations.

(1) I am certified as a domestic electrician (City and Guilds accreditations available here: https://www.credly.com/users/angelo-urzua-milla/badges

Work at Height Fee:

Work involving heights necessitating the use of fall arrest equipment (PPE) or access to height equipment, such as roof or tree work (e.g., painting gables, gutter cleaning, chainsaw trimming), will incur a “work at height fee” of £60.00 in addition to the hourly rate. This fee will be applied once per day, regardless of whether the duration is less than an hour or a full day (8 hours).

(2) Reference: Work at Height Regulations by the Health and Safety Executive:
https://tinyurl.com/working-and-height

Minimum Call-out Fee Reminder:

Please note that my minimum call-out fee is £90 for handyman work, equivalent to a half-day or 4 hours of service. If your requirement is only for up to 1 hour, the fee remains £90. However, additional tasks can be assigned to utilize the remaining time, only for handyman work. Full-day bookings are preferred.

For electrical or plumbing work the minimum call-out fee is £90.00 which covers up to 1 1/2 hours, after this time the cost is £35.00/hour. If the job takes less than 10 minutes the fee is still £90.00.

Cost of materials:

Materials will be charged separately.

Unforeseen Circumstances:

It’s important to acknowledge that seemingly straightforward tasks may encounter unforeseen challenges, potentially extending the duration beyond the initial estimate. Any such occurrences will be promptly communicated to the homeowner for mutual agreement on necessary adjustments.

Material Procurement Time:

Time spent acquiring materials, whether in-store or online, will be factored into the total job duration and charged accordingly at the specified hourly rate.

Waste Disposal:

Responsibility for the disposal of waste generated during the job lies with the customer. I can arrange skip hire (average cost: £170 for a 5-ton skip) or alternative disposal services (e.g., Hippo bag: 1.4 tons, average cost: £259) on the customer’s behalf. Alternatively, I can bag manageable-weight rubble for customer disposal.

Complex Jobs:

Certain tasks may entail greater complexity, necessitating thorough planning, extensive knowledge, and advanced skills beyond the scope of typical handyman services. In such cases, I reserve the right to apply charges comparable to those of specialised tradesmen, subject to mutual agreement (e.g., kitchen fitting).

Confirmation:

If you are in agreement with these terms, please feel free to contact me.

Insurance:

I hold an up to date Public Liability Insurance for handyman services with Direct Line.