We were recently surprised when we read a Wall Street Journal article in the Personal Finance Section comparing bids
by the franchise handyman services (Case, Service Magic, Mr. Handyman, etc).
Most charged $90+/hour plus a $30-45 "dispatch" fee.
with a 4 hour minimum - basically, you are looking at
$400 automatically.
Typically, the Urban Handyman charges $100 for the first hour and $80/hour thereafter with only $100 minimum;
We recently worked with a plumber who charges $165 for the first 1/2 an hour and $140/hour after that plus a huge mark up
on materials.
By hiring the Urban Handyman, you can feel confident that you are hiring a trustworthy, skilled person that has built
a great business in your town and it saves you money!!!
Thanks for making the Urban Handyman a successful Chicago business!
The Wall Street Journal 1/4/05 Cranky Consumer by Sam Schechner "Trying Out Some Dial-a-Handyman Services".
