how to price handy man jobs?

So I have become quite the little handyman lately. (well not little, about 235 lol) I have been doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I have been pressure washing, mowing, making projects, light remodeling, trim work, built a wheelchair ramp, etc. I do not really know how to price things. I try to be fair but I do not want to cut myself short for the hard work and time either. Is there a general rule on light construction type jobs such as pricing the job related to the cost of materials or anything like that? A lot of the jobs I have done the people actually paid me more than what I charged for the job. That tells me they think I did good work or I was a little too fair with my price, or a little bit of both. For example I built a W/C ramp for a guy and charged $175. He paid me $200. Here is a picture of it during the build process.

Here is what I did in my younger days. I would estimate how long the job would take, and then multiply that by an hourly rate, add materials, and that would be my quote. Some jobs I did better than others on the estimate, but got pretty good at that. I've also calculated the material, doubled it, and that was my quote. Either way, you will figure out what works best for you. Now, all you have to figure is a good hourly rate! But that's up to you and what your time is worth! Good luck!!

Kokomo Terror offered good advise. Do a great job at a reasonable price but don't undersell your self.
Happy customers are your best sales team.
Don't over extend your self, do what you can and do your best.
Do the job right and you will have all the business you can handle.
Good luck to you!

Alan

Hear kids doing babysitting are charging $70/hr nowadays. You could give that a shot if ya got the nerves.

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Before you raise your prices,,I’d like to hire you for a few jobs,,,lol,,,youanywhere near Memphis?

I saw this on the news about a week ago they are charging 75 to 250 an hour.

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Originally Posted by gone fission

Hear kids doing babysitting are charging $70/hr nowadays. You could give that a shot if ya got the nerves.

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not close to Memphis lol. Most people charge considerably more than I have so I have found out.

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Originally Posted by Takeum

Before you raise your prices,,I’d like to hire you for a few jobs,,,lol,,,youanywhere near Memphis?

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