Question for all the contractors/Handymen if we have any.

RGD. · 10-12-2010, 01:03 AM

30 + years in the trades here - so this is my take on it:

Not accounting for tools wear and tear, vehicle to get there (fuel, insurance, etc), any license he has, etc.

$750 minus say $150 max for materials leaves $600. 8 hours at 3 days start to finish means he is working for $25 an hour. Takes him any longer than that and he is working for less than $20 and hour and most likely not making any money/profit. After all when anybody works towards a paycheck they want to have money left over after the bills are paid which means they make a profit (as such). In addition when most people go to work they know one trade or skill. When a handyman/contractor comes to work he has to know several trades/skills. In this case, rough carpentry, drywall, trim and finish.

Sooo - at $750 I think you are getting a good deal as long as the job meets your approval on the finish project.

Ron

10-12-2010, 01:03 AM	#4
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Question for all the contractors/Handymen if we have any. 30 + years in the trades here - so this is my take on it: Not accounting for tools wear and tear, vehicle to get there (fuel, insurance, etc), any license he has, etc. $750 minus say $150 max for materials leaves $600. 8 hours at 3 days start to finish means he is working for $25 an hour. Takes him any longer than that and he is working for less than $20 and hour and most likely not making any money/profit. After all when anybody works towards a paycheck they want to have money left over after the bills are paid which means they make a profit (as such). In addition when most people go to work they know one trade or skill. When a handyman/contractor comes to work he has to know several trades/skills. In this case, rough carpentry, drywall, trim and finish. Sooo - at $750 I think you are getting a good deal as long as the job meets your approval on the finish project. Ron