What’s the average cost of a home maintenance handyman?
Depending on the job complexity and skill required, plus location, you’ll see a big difference in what a home improvement handyman charges.
On average, you can expect to pay R350 - R750 for one hour of work, R750 - R1200 for two hours of work, or R750 - R1500 for three hours of work.
If you book a single trade handyman like a carpenter or electrician, you can expect to pay R750 for a full day, or as much as R3000 a day for
that ‘extra mile’ kind of guy. While R3000 seems like a lot, you’re also likely to get four times more work done.
Our advice: get an itemised quote and expect to pay by the hour.
How do I keep my home improvement and building costs down?
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Do an annual home maintenance assessment and prioritise what gets done.
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Do some of the preparation work yourself before you post a job.
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Ask your handyman for a full list of materials and agree who will buy what materials before the job starts.
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Book your home maintenance handyman for more than one task at a time, to avoid paying for an hour if they do one job in less time.