Pricing
Handyman pricing
Clear rates for Troy & Albany handyman work.
Normal working hours are 8 AM to 5 PM. Before 8 AM or after 5 PM, labor is charged at 1.5x the applicable labor rate. Veterans receive 10% off labor. Cash or cryptocurrency payments receive 5% off labor. Discounts do not stack; the best applicable discount is used.
Work blocks
Three ways to book the time.
$350
5-Hour Block
Best for punch lists and bundled small jobs
$350 for up to five hours during normal working hours. Best for bundling several smaller jobs into one visit.
$600
10-Hour Day
Full workday block
$600 for up to ten hours during normal working hours. Useful when the scope is large enough to justify a full day.
$200 / $360
Community Support
Up to 4 hours / up to 8 hours, self-selected
A reduced, self-selected rate with no documentation required.
Pricing policies
Clear scope. No surprise charges.
The written quote identifies what is included. Materials, disposal, travel, helpers, equipment or specialty work are shown separately when applicable.
1.5x
After-hours
Before 8 AM or after 5 PM, labor is 1.5x the applicable labor rate, with the existing two-hour minimum.
$100
Same-day rush
A job requested and scheduled the same day during regular hours includes a $100 rush fee in addition to normal job charges.
$100
Multi-day scheduling deposit
Jobs expected to run longer than one day require the standard $100 scheduling deposit, with materials handled separately.
10%
Veteran discount
Veterans receive 10% off labor.
5%
Cash / crypto discount
Cash or cryptocurrency payments receive 5% off labor. Discounts do not stack; the best applicable discount is used. Community Support pricing is already reduced and is not combined with another discount.
$35
Materials pickup
A single local pickup of pre-selected or pre-ordered materials is $35. When Dom purchases materials, the estimated material cost, sales tax and approved procurement charges are paid in advance. Receipts are saved and itemized with the final invoice.
Same rate
Helpers
Up to two additional helpers can be scheduled. Each helper has the same applicable labor rate and five-hour work block as Dom.
At cost
Truck, trailer and disposal
A rental truck or trailer is billed at actual rental cost plus applicable labor and travel. Junk hauling is priced plus actual dump or disposal fees.
$0.72/mi
Travel
Travel is included in Albany, Troy and roughly five miles around Troy ZIP 12180. When a job is more than about 30 minutes from the home base, travel is billed at $0.72 per mile round trip plus travel time at the applicable hourly rate.
In writing
Scope changes
If you ask for additional work, or hidden conditions materially change the job, Dom confirms the added scope and price before proceeding. No surprise add-ons at the end.
At completion
Final invoice
Work is completed, material receipts are itemized when applicable, and the remaining balance is due at completion.
Pricing questions
How charges work.
What is the normal minimum service call?
For regular handyman work, the standard scheduling block is up to 5 hours for $350. Clearly defined flat-rate services can override that minimum once they are listed on the service menu.
How much is same-day service?
A job requested and scheduled the same day during regular hours includes a $100 rush fee in addition to normal job charges.
What is the after-hours rate?
Before 8 AM or after 5 PM, labor is 1.5x the applicable labor rate. After-hours work keeps the existing two-hour minimum.
What if I pay cash or crypto?
Cash or cryptocurrency payments receive 5% off labor. Veterans receive 10% off labor. Discounts do not stack; the best applicable discount is used. Community Support pricing is already reduced and is not combined with another discount.
Custom-build pricing
Timber-frame and tiny-home projects: Contact for quote.
Custom timber-frame, tiny-home and cabin builds are priced separately from standard handyman rates based on scope, design, site conditions, materials, equipment, project length and specialty support.
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Standard appointments run 8 AM to 5 PM. Same-day work may be available when the schedule allows and carries the standard $100 rush fee. Work before 8 AM or after 5 PM is after-hours service at 1.5x the applicable hourly rate with a two-hour minimum.
Send photos, location and the full task list. Dom reviews it and sends the written price himself.