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  • 10 Most Profitable Handyman Jobs. In this video I talk about the Top 10 most profitable repairs as a handyman and the top 10 most profitable handyman jobs as a handyman. Are you ready to learn how to price handyman jobs competitively and estimate handyman jobs, this is the video for you.
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Komentáře • 474

  • @handymanjourney
    @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +10

    What I charge for these handyman jobs! Check it out here - - czcams.com/video/GcfKOLppXMM/video.html

    • @paullesieur147
      @paullesieur147 Před 5 lety

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    • @frankietolson5187
      @frankietolson5187 Před 5 lety

      Real sex,

    • @Axel-ib9ms
      @Axel-ib9ms Před 5 lety

      Lovely Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for how to start a handyman business minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my best friend Jordan got excellent success with it.

    • @DougHNuts-ee3vn
      @DougHNuts-ee3vn Před 4 lety

      Fantastic Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (probably on Google)? It is a sleazy one off guide for how to start a handyman business minus the hard work. Ive heard some crappy things about it and my best friend Dick Head got no success with it.

    • @chrisw3421
      @chrisw3421 Před 4 lety +2

      Look at this troll keep making the same statement... someone answer them so they will go away

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC Před 4 lety +171

    1. replace toilet.
    2. install ceiling fan
    3. replacing a light fixture.
    4. replacing faucet or spigot.
    5. dryer vent cleaning
    6. mounting TV's
    7. Clearing clogged sinks.
    8. Gutter cleaning.
    9. Replacing electrical outlets and switches.
    10.Repairing a leaning fence post.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 4 lety +7

      Thanks for listing them out!

    • @georgefolgers8731
      @georgefolgers8731 Před 4 lety +17

      You service of making this short list is so needed ,, as people dont have time to listen to these CZcams babbling babbling youtubers. Short list services is needed

    • @vote4pedro7
      @vote4pedro7 Před 4 lety +16

      @@georgefolgers8731 Nobody is forcing you to watch this.

    • @georgefolgers8731
      @georgefolgers8731 Před 4 lety +11

      @@vote4pedro7 at one time the other half of your brain will wake up,
      but I forgive your comment as it was only half way thought out.

    • @jeremybuchanan289
      @jeremybuchanan289 Před 3 lety +9

      1,2,3,4,9 all require special licenses. Get caught doing any of them and you could lose your business. Also, your insurance won't cover any fires or water damage if anything happens.

  • @ericsolberg8812
    @ericsolberg8812 Před 5 lety +45

    And for crying out loud....take time and clean up after yourself! I talk to people who hire out work and complain about service men who leave a mess in their homes.
    Another great video! Thanks for sharing!

    • @jee2822
      @jee2822 Před 4 lety +4

      Eric Solberg I try and leave it cleaner then when I was there, LEAVE NO TRACE

    • @Nick-rm8zg
      @Nick-rm8zg Před 4 lety +2

      j ee, Agreed, I always reserve time to clean out their garage or a bathroom or two. Sometimes they get upset like “what the hell are you doing” but I’m like “geez, trying to get rid of the trace”

    • @boedayious4993
      @boedayious4993 Před 4 lety +1

      Also if you set up your work to clean as you go. OR not make the mess as you work you will save time and do a better job.
      LOVE and inside POO jetting

    • @therenegadepianotechnician5170
      @therenegadepianotechnician5170 Před 3 lety

      Use a tarp when cleaning the gutters or to collect any debris that get thrown outside gutting a bathroom etc.

    • @canadude6401
      @canadude6401 Před 2 lety

      Yes, yes, YES!! As a homeowner nothing drives me more crazy than guys who don't spend 5 minutes (yes just 5 minutes) cleaning the work area. It's such an overlooked "last" impression they will remember you by. I had a large window installed in my home...it was a messy job inside and outside and was $thousands of dollars. When I returned home I found not only impeccable workmanship with a lot of attention to details, (perfect masonry work on the bricks, smooth caulk lines, untouched drywall, tight wood trim and painted), AND they cleaned it up so well, it was like they weren't even here! They even Windexed the window!
      I ran to the computer to give them a review online, I was so impressed.
      Here is another story ...this time of poor performance....
      We had a furnace replaced. The guys working there needed an outlet for their concrete hammer drill, so they unplugged the fridge.
      We didn't realize until about 8 hours later that our fridge was left unplugged after they went home! Probably hundreds of dollars of food in the fridge was spoiled. I was so pissed.
      Needless to say, they didn't get a good review. In hindsight, I really should have asked them for a $200 discount to replace the meat and other food we had to throw out.

  • @johnhubbard6262
    @johnhubbard6262 Před 5 měsíci +4

    That's a pretty good list but you can really raise your liability by installing consumer-sourced products. I will install the client purchase if it is on my list of approved fixtures, and if they accept all liability for warranty and any failures resulting from the fixture.
    That toilet wax that comes with the consumer-grade toilet they bought at a big box store, it's only good for double stacking on your extra thick wax with horn you install.
    I really enjoy your videos, keep em coming.

  • @gustavomacall4949
    @gustavomacall4949 Před 3 lety +42

    I recently framed 4 large mirrors and 2 medicine cabinets , supplies didnt cost much and i got paid well for my first time handy man job .

  • @andy-jac
    @andy-jac Před 6 lety +15

    My top 10 - your criteria - Many Real service calls every month. Rental homes
    .
    $42 to $74 in under 15 minutes, under $10 in parts.
    #1 Dripping outdoor faucet. Parts 2 cent washer, Labor 2 minutes, Invoice $42
    #2 Stuck Disposal................. Parts $0, Labor 3 minutes, Invoice $42
    #3 Flipped Breaker................ Parts $0, Labor 1 minute, Invoice $42
    #4 Flipped GFI ...................... Parts $0, Labor 2 minutes, Invoice $42
    #5 Recode Garage Door Remote - Parts $0, Labor 4 minutes, Invoice $48
    #6 Toilet/sink clog................Parts $0, Labor 5 minutes, Invoice $56
    #7 Locked Out, Pick/Bump Lock, Parts $0, Labor 7 minutes Invoice $56
    #8 Glass Patio Door off Track, Parts $0, 10 Labor minutes, Invoice $65
    #9 Leaking water valve.... ... Part $7, Labor 12 minutes, Invoice $74
    #10 Ties-- Installing PeepHole in Front doors, Garage Door Lock, Lock Changes,
    Testing Electric Stove Problems, Setting HW Heater Thermostats, Changing Air Filters.
    Installing Smoke Detectors, Wireless Doorbells.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety

      Very awesome list Rene! There is no shortage of things people need help with! Great job, keep it up!

    • @austinconant8476
      @austinconant8476 Před 5 lety +1

      @@vids595 I was surprised it was this low as well.

    • @austinconant8476
      @austinconant8476 Před 5 lety +3

      Where do you live? That's a low minimum charge.

    • @jee2822
      @jee2822 Před 4 lety

      Rene Gade cheaappo

    • @jamescc2010
      @jamescc2010 Před 2 lety

      @@austinconant8476
      should be at least $80 I would think

  • @andy-jac
    @andy-jac Před 6 lety +25

    Galvanized Posts. I have a way to cone one end and then drive them in 24 inches deep with a steel post pile driver made for farm work. No digging or cement needed. However, the most Fence profit comes from charging $17 a linear foot for Time and Materials for all new posts and panels, plus $2 a linear foot for disposal of old fencing and posts. $19 a linear foot equals $1,900 for a 100' of fencing. Massive profit for a day's work. Gates are also very profitable.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety

      Definitely! For galvanized posts I usually dig a 1' deep hole and pound an 8' post down until it is flush with the top rail of the fence with a post pile driver and cement the hole, great way to do it!

    • @kirkshear6223
      @kirkshear6223 Před 2 lety

      What kind of dirt

    • @michaelmoler1343
      @michaelmoler1343 Před rokem

      @@Charles.Wright what’s your area? I charge 26’ for wood 6’ privacy fencing. Not sure what the others come out to as most of mine are basic 6’ dogear in my area.

    • @soulreed
      @soulreed Před rokem

      I was about to say those are pre c0vid prices but then I noticed your comment is pre C too lol. Damn stuff was so much more affordable just a couple years ago

  • @ByronReyesFCBarca
    @ByronReyesFCBarca Před 3 lety +2

    I agree with replacing toilets, light switches, outlets, quick jobs

  • @axgrinder6420
    @axgrinder6420 Před 5 lety +4

    im not sure how long u been in the business. but after watching a few of ur videos. i see ur craftsmanship is really good. u look young but u are very professional about ur work and u have a great attitude . u will go far my freind. i liked, subscribed and smashed the bell !!

  • @joelfeinberg3766
    @joelfeinberg3766 Před 5 lety +2

    Poop is not brown but green!!!! Back in the 70's I worked for a sewer repair company, I was paid $17-23 per hour plus two meals a day and a hotel room. I was single and did not have any rent. So working 40-60 hours a week most of my pay was pure profit, did not even have a car. I had a BMW motorcycle which fit in the back of the company truck along with my partners Harley. What a blast we worked the whole Northeast and were one of the few companies that could inspect, clean and seal sewer lines without digging them up, high tech back then, the cctv head was $1500, now with remote control about 600.00

  • @petethehandyman9185
    @petethehandyman9185 Před 6 lety +12

    I have done well doing drywall repair,especially working with electricians and plumbers doing re wires and re pipes

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +2

      Yes , that is a great skill to have!

    • @DeeOne88
      @DeeOne88 Před 4 lety +1

      What is the minimum you charge for a small drywall repair job?

  • @METALMUNCHERS77
    @METALMUNCHERS77 Před 5 lety +7

    On the rivets you can also drill them out with a cordless drill a little quieter and simple. 3/16 drill bit works perfect

    • @RotaryChannel
      @RotaryChannel Před 2 lety +2

      Yep, much easier! Its what we do in Aviation industry. Drill center of button head just enough, put an equal size punch on it and knock off the head 👍👍

  • @tyspeaks6104
    @tyspeaks6104 Před 6 lety +3

    I did a few of these jobs for a few days about a week ago. Tough work !! You have all my respect haha

  • @gpraceman
    @gpraceman Před rokem +4

    On toilet and faucet installs, I frequently also change out the supply valves and hoses. Most are the old style multi turn valves (or the awful newer plastic valves), which I change to the 1/4 turn ball valves. The solid tubing and non-braided supply hoses I change out to braided ones. So, that is an added material expense, but I quote my labor rate plus any needed materials. I have a Rothenberger "Olive Splitter" that makes removing the old supply valves ferrule a snap (literally).

  • @christianalba700
    @christianalba700 Před 4 lety +1

    I have done 8 out of these 10. good motivation video for side jobs.

  • @howtodoitdude1662
    @howtodoitdude1662 Před rokem +1

    Troubleshooting is my favorite. Electrical, appliances and electronics. Specialty skills needed.

  • @scottsutton7989
    @scottsutton7989 Před 5 lety +5

    Nice video buddy, I’ve built homes, build-outs on many businesses, done a lot and clearly you know what your talking about. Pro

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for your comment Scott! I appreciate your comment!

  • @stevenbrown5210
    @stevenbrown5210 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. I live in Sacramento too and have been considering doing handyman work

  • @billdodson5703
    @billdodson5703 Před 6 lety +9

    In the toilet repair/replace topic, I think providing an upgrade option for a dual-flush retrofit would be a solid project, especially for an apartment building or school with many toilets. The kits cost around $35 I think.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety

      Ahh yes! Great addition!!

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 Před rokem

      How about an automatically flushing toilet? Where do I get one of those. I want one.

  • @kirbywiseman7607
    @kirbywiseman7607 Před 5 lety +11

    GReat tips, I started a dryer vent business years ago. ( I'm a fireman) and I did pretty good. No one thinks about that dryer vent

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +2

      Definitely!There is a huge need to clean those vents!

    • @kemosabe5648
      @kemosabe5648 Před 4 lety

      Was working from home one day and smelled smoke. House on next block had started a fire from the dryer vent and the whole house filled with smoke pouring out the roof and eave vents. Fire dept was already on the way and since then, house has been for sale and Re-sold 3 times in 15 years after the fire. Just wonder if the smoke smell is the reason for so many turnovers. In fact, it is up again for sale right now and has been on market for OVER a year which is unusual for this neighborhood (and price does not seem out of line.)
      My dryer vent is not the roof type but outside the side of house and since then, I do it myself every 2 years. Yes, there is a lot of lint buildup.

    • @bossdog1480
      @bossdog1480 Před 4 lety

      @@kemosabe5648 Ok. I used to do a lot of repaints in fire/smoke damaged buildings. We would give it a thorough wash down first. Then we would paint everything with a spirits based stainblocker. That stuff works a charm for holding back any crap that's left. Then we would paint as normal. It all depends on how bad the fire was but if it was mainly smoke damage then it worked out ok and no smell left.
      If the Firies had pumped tons of water in then that is another story altogether and that really needs replacing as it STINKS..

  • @auggier5729
    @auggier5729 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey bro I love you videos I am watching everytime! You doing good job God bless you

  • @ryanpinkham6784
    @ryanpinkham6784 Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliant video brother.. You have me thinking about doing handyman work. I have done several of these tasks, for other people.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment man! I appreciate it! The handyman business is an exciting business to be in!!

    • @ryanpinkham6784
      @ryanpinkham6784 Před 5 lety

      Honest Lee Handyman you’re most welcome.

  • @GlitterPoolParty
    @GlitterPoolParty Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was a very helpful video. I'm a homeowner that struggles with understanding what things I should be asking of a handyman.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 7 měsíci

      Hey thanks for tuning in! I am glad this video was helpful!

  • @DaveTheHVACguy
    @DaveTheHVACguy Před rokem

    I agree with him...on most profitable jobs. In my career, the least profitable job is installing laminate or ceramic flooring and all the molding. Most of the time you spend a lot more time to make the job look great than you expect, so charge by the square ft.

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent video
    Thank you for this great video which was very informative!
    Well done!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 11 měsíci

      Your welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @687805
    @687805 Před 5 lety

    Didn't watch the answers yet. But a guess would be locksmithing. Very few parts required besides basic locksmith tools, ability to rekeying, master, and fit new locks that are compatible with the other old locks. Happy customer every time... at least the way I do it.

  • @KennTollens
    @KennTollens Před rokem +1

    That is a good idea. Get good at one thing, and keep adding things to your list of services. Probably the hard part would be the price it the right amount. Electrical might require certificates or something, not sure about plumbing.

  • @warnieday
    @warnieday Před rokem +2

    Thanks Lee, I'll be checking out the handyman mastermind group. Also one book is due to arrive tmw. They other two I'll be getting soon

  • @choppedchamp8757
    @choppedchamp8757 Před 6 lety +23

    Alan, You must not do a lot of work in old homes. Electrical in old homes with old BX cable is a nightmare especially since it's almost guaranteed that the walls/ceilings are going to be plaster and the j-boxes are usually packed full of crumbly wires that are all black or have about 1/2" of slack. Plumbing is also much tougher in old homes (nothing like pulling a toilet and seeing half the flange rusted out or the angle stop that won't shut off) as are homes with fancy plumbing fixtures as those parts are not going to be in stock (a lot of proprietary parts) and usually have to be ordered. I like your advice if you're talking about houses built post 80's as the work is much easier because it's more standardized. I almost exclusively work on old homes and let me tell you bro, ain't no easy profit on any of those things. BTW I'm surprised you left off hardware swaps (locks, door hinges, closers, cabinet hinges & pulls, towel bars etc.). Fairly simple work that doesn't require much in tools or materials.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +4

      Very true! I do not work on a whole lot of older homes although I do occasionally and I agree they area pain. Yes you are right, That would have been a good one to add! #11! Thanks for your comment!

    • @dappa10
      @dappa10 Před 6 lety +5

      You nailed it. I work in the Boston area . It’s like codes we don’t need no stinking codes.

  • @verlicht
    @verlicht Před 4 lety +10

    You forgot number one: Make a youtube channel about your Handyman work.

  • @johnspencer1145
    @johnspencer1145 Před 6 lety +3

    Great video thank you hope the baby is doing well 👍🏻
    Brian

  • @blakecheatham2868
    @blakecheatham2868 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for this video! I just ordered your marketing book and will be ordering the rest shortly. This video helps focus on some jobs that will bring up my profits. From a video stand point for you... do an exposure lock and focus lock on videos in this type of environment and the overall quality will be much better. If there is ever anything I can do to help you with your video production please let me know.

  • @Kickflipbilly
    @Kickflipbilly Před 4 lety

    Great video thanks!

  • @joeyalfaro2323
    @joeyalfaro2323 Před 3 lety

    I've ran dryer vent piping in newer homes big no no was screws in pipe as lint will catch and inspection wouldn't go well. Secret is metal tape. Pipe has like oil that tape refuses to stick to and you need strap it every so often

  • @diversity2739
    @diversity2739 Před 5 lety +2

    thanks good stuff!

  • @hughchui5337
    @hughchui5337 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much for share this useful video

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před rokem

      You are so welcome! I am glad this was helpful for you!

  • @altamuu
    @altamuu Před 5 lety +1

    you obviously have not replaced an outlet in an old house, ie... they have push pin connections that have multiple wires that are not labelled! So you have to buy extra multi-wire connections!; to accomplish the job!

  • @handymanjourney
    @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +3

    Check out www.handymanjourney.com comment below and let me know what you specialize in!

    • @savage-pg2oh
      @savage-pg2oh Před 5 lety

      I'm curious to know what liscence your referring to that u have? And another question is are u pulling a permit when u do those ceiling fans in sacramento

  • @samueltokko
    @samueltokko Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you!!!

  • @FiveStarArmchairGeneral

    Thanks !

  • @j.r7872
    @j.r7872 Před 4 lety

    EXCELLENT!

  • @itsmylife8358
    @itsmylife8358 Před 5 lety +2

    #5 do not put screws in dryer vents. It just catches the lint.

  • @lorenforkgen8339
    @lorenforkgen8339 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video as always. I’m really getting a lot of great info from your channel. Also I’ve seen you talk about dryer vent cleaning and going on the roof a couple times, here in Washington state the majority of homes actually just vent dryers under the house and then through an exterior wall. Not sure if it’s because it’s much easier to clean when you don’t have to get on a roof, also they are a plastic cage around the duct exit held on with screws. Sounds a lot more complex in your area though lol. In almost two years now I’ve only cleaned two vents that I can think of and neither was the main reason of the call.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for your comment brother! Around my area most homes are built on slab so that is why they've been out either through the roof or outside of the house. There are a few homes that are built on a race foundation and those are definitely vented out through the crawl space through the side of the home

  • @AustinLester
    @AustinLester Před 10 měsíci

    Good stuff Lee

  • @tomanderson3007
    @tomanderson3007 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm curious - what do some of you charge to replace a toilet and install/replace a ceiling fan?

  • @normrodriguez9306
    @normrodriguez9306 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Water heater replacement, ... about a 4 hour job, i can charge $800 or more in my area

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 Před 5 lety +2

    In our area sac/folsom, like what do you charge for replacing an angle stop? I've had them become little nightmares on two occasions.

  • @paulhanson6008
    @paulhanson6008 Před 4 lety

    Some good suggestions:)

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 Před 5 lety

    Great vid man

  • @crand20033
    @crand20033 Před rokem +4

    I have seen two different handymen get into a lot of trouble when replacing faucets. Both of those times it was so difficult they almost had to quit. Sometimes it is easy but not always. I paid a handyman $45 dollars to replace my bathroom faucet (because that was what he agreed to beforehand) but it was a well over $100 dollar job when all was said and done and he almost could not get at the nut to tighten it up. He spent over an hour trying to do it. (turns out he was doing it wrong). Glad it wasn't me trying to do it. My roommate was a handyman and he tried to do a kitchen faucet (he spent hours on it) and he failed so badly the customer ultimately had to call a plumber.

    • @swiftgames5382
      @swiftgames5382 Před rokem +3

      That’s right it’s a skilled job . I’ve been doing it for 33 years and it can still be a pain if the taps and pipes have corroded etc . I charge around £150-£180 ish inc a tap(sorry I’m English 😂)
      Telling people these jobs are easy 🙈.
      It can usually take me 20 -30 mins and sometimes very worse case 2 hours .

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 Před rokem

      @@swiftgames5382 Sometimes it's so difficult you need to cut it off. In my case, he was trying to get the nut tight but there was a spacer that wasn't needed and should be discarded before you try to tighten it up. He discovered that after a while trying. Plus he didn't even have the right tool to do it with. A week after he left the house it came loose and I had to go in with a socket wrench with an extender and tighten it up. He didn't have that.

    • @michaelterrell4585
      @michaelterrell4585 Před rokem +1

      That's one thing I even get burnt on time to time, thinking what I'm doing is correct "oh I've done this dozens of times." (Plus being male).just quickly reading instructions goes along way and that spacer might of haven't been an issue. I bet he couldn't even really see it as a problem in the beginning. Once discovered "stupid!!" Lol

    • @dashutian7940
      @dashutian7940 Před rokem +1

      For $45, it's not surprise.

    • @Bapuji42
      @Bapuji42 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@swiftgames5382That's about right. I charge $185 American dollars. More if I have to cut out the old parts with a cutting disc because they're so corroded.

  • @steelernation6125
    @steelernation6125 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video

  • @jesterraj
    @jesterraj Před 5 lety

    thx for the vid......

  • @danbob1650
    @danbob1650 Před 5 lety

    Use a bigger drill bit for rivets heads no grinder u have your drill up there already

  • @METALMUNCHERS77
    @METALMUNCHERS77 Před 5 lety

    WOULDNT the concrete from previous post conflict with the depth of galvanized post

  • @robertmessinger5112
    @robertmessinger5112 Před 2 lety

    Thanks

  • @Bapuji42
    @Bapuji42 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Installing direct wire LED tubes where there were fluorescent tubes. Customers will pay me $200 per panel and I can get a panel done in an hour.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 měsíci

      Fantastic!💪💪💪

    • @Bapuji42
      @Bapuji42 Před 6 měsíci

      @@handymanjourney The hard part (for me) is finding enough clients who want that. There's gotta be a better way than dangling my hook in the water.

  • @henleylouie3761
    @henleylouie3761 Před 5 lety +7

    Top 10 profitable, I think changing door locks should be one

  • @robertl.7657
    @robertl.7657 Před 4 lety +2

    You forgot garbage disposal, removal ,change, !!! And AC replace capacitor! !!very profitable

    • @edbradley6815
      @edbradley6815 Před 3 lety

      ac capacitor? details please?

    • @robertl.7657
      @robertl.7657 Před 3 lety

      Easy job, lots of scenarios, but give you an idea!, unit not cooling, you go to outside unit, fan its not running, try to spinner with screw driver, not spinning, heard the noise of fan motor. But not spinning, replace cap!, scenario 2 , unit not cooling, fan running, not noise of compressor, gauges on , not out of gas , compressor normal temp , bad cap!

  • @jheiny1231
    @jheiny1231 Před rokem +1

    I think what your trying to say in this video is the easiest jobs as a handyman. Just because u add a whole bunch of material and more time to a job doesn't mean it's not profitable. You take in account for material costs. And the time to do the work. You should be getting paid the same hourly if it takes u in an hour or it takes u 8 hours. It shouldn't matter. Doing it your way only makes it real hard to stay consistently busy through out the week. I prefer longer jobs. A- u get paid more for the more time ur there. B- you have less homes to visit per the week. Doing it your way u would need multiple numbers of houses per week to make your weekly paycheck expectation. If someone can do that week in and week out. Year after year. Good for u. But a high percentage of us can't manage 20+ homes a week to find

  • @climaxhubbard
    @climaxhubbard Před 4 lety +4

    starts at 2:00

  • @jeffstone2585
    @jeffstone2585 Před 3 lety

    Basically,, you want to concentrate on smaller jobs where you’re in and out in a few hours or less and charge $100 - $200, depending. Jobs that require some skills that the average homeowner doesn’t possess or maybe just doesn’t want to do.

  • @bobbyhopkins1740
    @bobbyhopkins1740 Před 5 lety +4

    I'm sure you've covered this before and I know rules are different in different places, but what licenses do you have? In TN we have a home improvement license available. Do you have specific (electric, plumbing) licenses? Starting my own business very soon. Leaving a cushy State job that's killing me to be a full-time handyman. Thanks, brother.

    • @taxman4072
      @taxman4072 Před 4 lety +1

      Hopefully you stayed in the cushy job? I noticed you didnt receive a reply

  • @hiramcastillo3294
    @hiramcastillo3294 Před 5 lety

    In Panama tv mounting and roof gutter installation very fast jobs

    • @taxman4072
      @taxman4072 Před 4 lety

      We've seen your TV mounts 😂

  • @daisy3690
    @daisy3690 Před 6 lety +1

    ty

  • @gazgasm5281
    @gazgasm5281 Před 3 lety +1

    In Australia you have to be a licensed electrician for electrical, and a licensed plumber for plumbing.
    Any painting in a house , a handyman can’t do jobs over $500 . You must be a licensed painter with the master painters association for jobs over $500

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 3 lety

      Wow that's interesting! Thank you for your comment

    • @gytisdobrovolskis7355
      @gytisdobrovolskis7355 Před 3 lety +2

      Fuck government

    • @scottsmith5908
      @scottsmith5908 Před 3 měsíci

      and you are falling for that bullshit? Politicians make bogus laws to get more money all the time. I have a right to work and contract my labor as I see fit. Uncle Sam can fuck off. Grow a backbone and some balls GAZ.

  • @grimmington2569
    @grimmington2569 Před 5 lety

    Are these things also the most common? Half this stuff is stuff I do when I move into a new apartment. I hate loose electrical outlets 😂

  • @alext2963
    @alext2963 Před 3 lety +2

    I've never heard of a dryer vent being on the roof. Did I misunderstand?

  • @livemusic8248
    @livemusic8248 Před 5 lety +3

    make sure you are licensed for plumbing. elect,and HVAC or pay fines at least in my state I avoid trade work.

    • @thewrightsgarage
      @thewrightsgarage Před 5 lety

      I agree nearly all those jobs require a license

    • @dallas5374
      @dallas5374 Před 4 lety

      This is the problem with Handyman services. They will attempt anything and everything.

    • @josephparkkila9216
      @josephparkkila9216 Před 3 lety

      Being a guy who does handy man work in between jobs ... why would I pay a contractor 60+ an hour when for 25 an hour I'll paint , patch dry wall , hang pictures and shelves , set doors and trim ... if you gona do this for side work dont fuck with anything serious just stick to the cosmetics ..

  • @artgavel6983
    @artgavel6983 Před 3 lety

    is not adding additional wiring to install a fan and switch where none exist something that must be done by an electrical contractor?

  • @joeshmoe8912
    @joeshmoe8912 Před 6 lety +2

    A regular Joe Shmoe? Lol. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mikecurtis1111
    @mikecurtis1111 Před 2 lety +1

    5:51 I wouldn't imagine too many handyman services are provided by licensed electricians, or people licensed in anything. At least not ones I know.

    • @jheiny1231
      @jheiny1231 Před rokem

      That's where your business insurance comes in. It covers ur ass if something u did causes a safety issue. You have business certifications for being a handyman.

  • @KennTollens
    @KennTollens Před rokem

    I'm curious, if you did it on supply cost plus tip. What would you earn compared to if you charged a certain amount.

  • @mr.kenslifeshop4034
    @mr.kenslifeshop4034 Před rokem

    What's your price to put in a toilet if client has it? What are you getting for the vent cleaning? Do you clean every single event in the house? I have never done this but when I work for people they just get a company that that's all they do they come in with special vacuums.

  • @ognyanuzunov4760
    @ognyanuzunov4760 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi all! I was wondering what jobs can I do without a contractors license - is there a video that explains that? Send me comments please. Thanks !

  • @TonyV0125
    @TonyV0125 Před 6 lety +22

    Least profitable handyman job for me - painting

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices Před 6 lety +6

      Anthony Viaggio I used to be a painter. Became a plumber. Now I earn in a day what I used to earn in a week.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +4

      Anthony Viaggio definitely, for me painting does not profit too much, also it is not my strong suit

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +1

      Jim Rr wow! That's awesome! More money to be made!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +2

      Jim Rr hey Jim, I would love to hear more of your story of what you used to do and what you do now. Feel free to email me at handymanjourney@gmail.com

    • @glazierEd
      @glazierEd Před 6 lety +7

      Painting is hardly a skilled trade, therefor it's inundated with undocumented workers. I use to make $350.00 a day, now I can't make half that.

  • @sebastienl.5211
    @sebastienl.5211 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm enjoying your vids. Did you notice your camera keeps getting darker then brighter over and over?

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for your comment! Ya, my camera is not the best with light adjustments

  • @braddistler5697
    @braddistler5697 Před 4 lety

    Give us some general pricing for once. Just general range you charge. I know calif. but doesn’t matter because it all helps integrity in the Industry. Too many people here in Az work for nothing so be nice to have base prices.

  • @jonahblacksmith1
    @jonahblacksmith1 Před 4 lety +2

    Is it a good idea to offer preventive maintenance?

  • @bretparker6757
    @bretparker6757 Před 5 lety +7

    Hey Alan, I was just wondering why you don't make money off parts. In my line of work if we have an account somewhere we get parts for a discounted price and then sell them for retail.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +4

      Hey Thanks! I appreciate your comment, Tune in tomorrow morning at 6am PST for a new WLOG! I now charge a markup on parts

    • @bretparker6757
      @bretparker6757 Před 5 lety

      I thinking about starting up a hman business in Washington state. Let me know if you have any input. Thank you

  • @crand20033
    @crand20033 Před rokem

    I don't like handyman work because I always have to go back to home depot to get something before I do a job and you might find you take the part back to home depot.

  • @chriszaras5954
    @chriszaras5954 Před 5 lety +7

    Disclosing an average price to us would be helpful as well

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +2

      I have a video on pricing theses jobs, Check it out here: czcams.com/video/GcfKOLppXMM/video.html

  • @llll4350
    @llll4350 Před 3 lety +2

    Do you need a license to replace a light fixture in CA?

  • @niknak7531
    @niknak7531 Před rokem

    Aloha from Hawaii! You have such great and informative content. How do you collect payments or deal with lack there of payments. We do jobs and clients take weeks or never pay. Any suggestions?

    • @paultheprofit
      @paultheprofit Před rokem

      Hey Nik Nak COD or set up an app on you phone to take credit cards, you may not get 100 percent but you have got their cc details and it will take a couple of days to hit your account

  • @quintongreen9970
    @quintongreen9970 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Too bad in Canada are not allowed to touch electrical or plumbing unless your license

  • @tedebayer1
    @tedebayer1 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm about to retire and thinking of getting back into handyman service ( last did it 20 years ago but found it too crazy working full time then add the calls). Leads me to this question... do you quote based per hour, plus parts, or just flat rate per job? And what now is considered a fair price?

    • @LifeAfter62
      @LifeAfter62 Před 10 měsíci

      He has a video for that I think. Most people are doing by the job.

    • @Bapuji42
      @Bapuji42 Před 6 měsíci

      I do per job plus parts. Fair price depends on where you are. In SoCal I charge $185 labor to change out a ceiling fan, same for a faucet.

  • @alanpepin5809
    @alanpepin5809 Před 5 lety +6

    How do you do the plumbing and electrical in other people's home without being a licensed plumber or electrician.?

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety +4

      Great question! Here in California a handyman can work in any trade aslong as it is $500 or less per job

    • @alanpepin5809
      @alanpepin5809 Před 5 lety

      Thank you

    • @SethRLewis
      @SethRLewis Před 5 lety

      @@handymanjourney including parts and labor, yes.

    • @teselectric7662
      @teselectric7662 Před 2 lety +1

      @@handymanjourney bull shit. must be licensed

    • @jamescc2010
      @jamescc2010 Před 2 lety

      @@handymanjourney Do you carry liability insurance to work in electrical, or plumbing due to fire and leak risk? That is always concern if not insured.

  • @bighammer587
    @bighammer587 Před 5 lety +11

    Sorry, I disagree with you at 0:35 The profit from your labor can be significantly increased by adding the materials profit. A 10-15% markup is easily justified and adds to your bottom line. Nice job on the video!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety

      Mark Pool thanks for your comment mark! I would agree, a good markup can definitely improve your bottom line! These are just the jobs that work best for me! I appreciate your comment!

    • @Bapuji42
      @Bapuji42 Před 6 měsíci

      If you charge markup, you have to deal with paying sales tax, no?

  • @br5339
    @br5339 Před 22 dny +1

    Do you have to have a plumbers license for a toilet replacement or an electricians license for a ceiling fan install?

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 22 dny

      No, in California you can operate in any trade as long as you stay within the legal bounds of the law

  • @SkilledEddie
    @SkilledEddie Před 4 lety

    Adding a ceiling fan without existing wiring $500 minimum plus cost of fan.

  • @nicholascaughie7765
    @nicholascaughie7765 Před 3 lety +1

    So I have a question thanks for all your videos, if there isn’t a handyman license in California then what’s best to get a general B license? I really confused I have the knowledge and requirements but i rally don’t need all the General B to run a handyman business any help would be great since you are in California?
    Thanks

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 3 lety

      The best would be to contact the cslb and see what they think you would qualify for

  • @JakerFitness
    @JakerFitness Před 11 měsíci +1

    I know this is an older video but…. I’m also from California, how do you get around the $500 cap? Are you a GC?

  • @javiertherenaissancehandym8239

    I'm in CA. What are your rates for your top 10 handyman jobs?

  • @mazharkhatri779
    @mazharkhatri779 Před 2 lety +1

    How can I learn remodeling of bathroom
    Should I join any company or work with some contractor?

  • @tlangdon12
    @tlangdon12 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Alan, good video. As per the comment below; I suspect there is a different list in older homes; but generally I agree with your list.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety

      I would agree! Thank you for your comment! Where are you located?

    • @tlangdon12
      @tlangdon12 Před 6 lety +1

      I'm in the UK. I'm considering starting a Handyman business having recently retired from IT Project Management. What I know about US homes comes from travelling to the US on business before CZcams was invented and watching "This Old House" while staying in hotels!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety

      Thats awesome! This is a great business to be in!

  • @fireprooffox3664
    @fireprooffox3664 Před 3 lety +1

    For the electrical jobs do you have to be certified? Like licensed as an electrician? If not what qualifies as something where you would have to be licensed.

    • @andrzejandrew6419
      @andrzejandrew6419 Před rokem

      I think that you need electrical license or contractor license for small electric repairs

    • @fireprooffox3664
      @fireprooffox3664 Před rokem

      @@andrzejandrew6419 but would that go as far as replacing an outlet or ceiling light or light switch? That seems odd seeing as those are very straightforward. I guess I just need to check local restriction

    • @scottsmith5908
      @scottsmith5908 Před 3 měsíci

      @@fireprooffox3664 a homeowner can go to Lowes, buy an outlet or fan and install it themselves.....the fuck I can't do it for them, and they compensate me for it. A kid can't technically mow his neighbor's lawn without a license with your way of thinking or sell fucking lemonade. The bootlicking and bending over has to stop. Stand up peasants.

  • @StephenCable
    @StephenCable Před 6 lety +21

    How about sharing an average price you charge for these services :-)

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 6 lety +9

      I will make a video about that!

    • @StephenCable
      @StephenCable Před 6 lety +1

      Honest Lee Handyman I understand prices vary in different areas but just looking for a reference figure. Thanks

    • @Vintagebleu
      @Vintagebleu Před 6 lety +1

      Average of those looks to be about 350

    • @smokingcheeba420
      @smokingcheeba420 Před 6 lety +2

      No prices done watching. Thanks

    • @wuddude1599
      @wuddude1599 Před 5 lety +1

      @@StephenCable
      Call a handy man and ask what he charges. Look online.

  • @abedyt
    @abedyt Před 4 lety +1

    do you need a license (MN) to do the electrical work you mentioned? Great video 👌 👏 thanks ✌️

    • @teselectric7662
      @teselectric7662 Před 2 lety +1

      yes. absolutely--- im a license electrician myself. when you go through hell to get an electrical license. take an exam and and pass it and pay fees every year
      -- you learn to hate handy man because they take our bread and butter and most of the times do not know the safety part of it.
      in my opinion handy man shoul not touch, electrical, plumbing, hvac

    • @scottsmith5908
      @scottsmith5908 Před 3 měsíci

      @@teselectric7662 its not our fault you bent over like a bitch to everything the government tells you. There is no reason I can not install something that a homeowner can purchase and install for themselves at lowes or home depot. You litterally fell for their con and are now pissed at us. What is funny is I spend my time as a handyman fixing fuck ups from LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS who pay for their licenses and then hire UNSKILLED and often ILLEGAL cheap labor so they can charge max prices to the customer but give shit service. KEEP QUIET CLOWN. You don't want the smoke.

    • @br5339
      @br5339 Před 22 dny

      I don’t disagree with the safety aspect, but to say they’re taking your work doesn’t make any half dozen states I’ve lived in the past several years. Every electrician I know won’t waist their time on small jobs…too busy with the big ones.

  • @tallbrian100
    @tallbrian100 Před 5 lety

    You need to mark up materials more.

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 Před 5 lety +4

    I feel like I need help with pricing. I'm in folsom ca and I charge by the hour. But I'd rather charge by the job.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 5 lety

      Yes, Pricing is a very difficult thing to conquer, I have a pricing course you can take a look at at www.handymanjourney.com I think it would be very helpful for you as others have benefited greatly from it!

    • @wyattsdad8561
      @wyattsdad8561 Před 5 lety

      Okay Allen I'll check it out this week!

    • @lytnin88
      @lytnin88 Před 4 lety +1

      If you're an inmate at Folsom Prison, you should be charging 17 cents an hour.

    • @onenikkione
      @onenikkione Před 3 lety +1

      @@lytnin88 I hear the train a comin'
      it's rollin' round the bend

    • @therenegadepianotechnician5170
      @therenegadepianotechnician5170 Před 3 lety

      @@lytnin88 The Folsom prison Blues Johnny Cash.

  • @eliasvargas3422
    @eliasvargas3422 Před 2 lety +1

    So are these side jobs that some day turn into a full job ?? Or is there a place that does all of this and you apply ?

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Před 2 lety +1

      Their jobs that you could definitely do a side jobs but I have created a business doing these jobs on a daily basis and now have a crew that works for me!