How much does a handyman cost?
We all have that list of small jobs around the house that we just don't have time to do—leaky taps, sticking doors, squeaky floors. But what should you actually pay someone to come and fix them?
In Adelaide, a professional handyman or property maintenance worker generally charges between $70 and $120 per hour, depending on the complexity of the task and whether they are providing materials.
Breakdown of Average Costs
- Lawn Mowing (Standard 3-bed block) $50 - $80 /cut
- Hedge Trimming (Per hour) $70 - $90 /hr
- Gutter Clear (Single Story) $150 - $250
- Gutter Clear (Two Story / Steep) $300 - $500
- General Handyman Labor $70 - $120 /hr
- Pressure Cleaning (Driveway) $200 - $400
Why do quotes vary so much?
1. Call-Out Fees: Some companies charge a flat call-out fee just to turn up, which eats into your budget before they even pick up a tool. At Handy Randy, we don't charge a call-out fee if you proceed with the quote.
2. Yard Size & Debris: If you have massive gum trees dropping leaves into your gutters, the job takes twice as long as a standard clear.
3. Licensing: A licensed, insured tradie will cost a bit more per hour than a guy off Gumtree, but you have the peace of mind knowing they won't fall off your roof or flood your house.
Don't get ripped off.
The biggest trap homeowners fall into is paying a "cheap" hourly rate for someone who takes 4 hours to do a 1-hour job. Or worse, they pay a deposit and the bloke never returns.
At Handy Randy, we handle all direct property maintenance ourselves. We turn up when we promise, quote straight, and always leave the place cleaner than we found it. We meet the "Randy Standard", every time.
Ready to cross that list off?
ubmit your job to Handy Randy today. We handle lawns, gardens, gutters, and handyman fixes directly across Adelaide's northern suburbs.
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