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Posted by Tarty on November 24, 2008, 5:40 pm
I realize rates are different throughout the country, but I was wondering
about what rates are in your area.
I recently got a flyer in my paper box. This person advertises, HVAC,
electrical, & plumbing, among a host of other services. Some of the things
missing in their flyer are key words such as licensed & insured.
In my city, one can get a general license for contracting, you must provide
proof of insurance. I know this because some years ago, I used to be a
licensed/insured GC. My insurance company used to mail to the different
cities, a copy of my $500K liability policy, b/4 the cities would issue a
license.
Licensing for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are totally different from a
GC license and are State issued, but these services must be registered with
the cities around here. They also must carry additional licenses with the
cities in these parts.
Anyways, this person advertises painting, leaf raking etc.
Their rate: $50.00 per hr.
Seems a bit steep for a handyman, even if they were licensed & insured. And
surely not enough for a licensed professional.
What's the going rate for a handyman in your area?
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Posted by Phisherman on November 24, 2008, 5:58 pm
>I realize rates are different throughout the country, but I was wondering
>about what rates are in your area.
>
>I recently got a flyer in my paper box. This person advertises, HVAC,
>electrical, & plumbing, among a host of other services. Some of the things
>missing in their flyer are key words such as licensed & insured.
>
>In my city, one can get a general license for contracting, you must provide
>proof of insurance. I know this because some years ago, I used to be a
>licensed/insured GC. My insurance company used to mail to the different
>cities, a copy of my $500K liability policy, b/4 the cities would issue a
>license.
>
>Licensing for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are totally different from a
>GC license and are State issued, but these services must be registered with
>the cities around here. They also must carry additional licenses with the
>cities in these parts.
>
>Anyways, this person advertises painting, leaf raking etc.
>
>Their rate: $50.00 per hr.
>
>Seems a bit steep for a handyman, even if they were licensed & insured. And
>surely not enough for a licensed professional.
>
>What's the going rate for a handyman in your area?
>
"Licensed, Bonded and Insured" is the what you want. $50/hr is about
right. I can easily find a general experienced handyman for $20-25 an
hour, but no insurance, no license, and not bonded. An illegal alien
or a college student is about $10/hr, but that comes with additional
risk.
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Posted by Bubba on November 24, 2008, 6:32 pm
>I realize rates are different throughout the country, but I was wondering
>about what rates are in your area.
>
>I recently got a flyer in my paper box. This person advertises, HVAC,
>electrical, & plumbing, among a host of other services. Some of the things
>missing in their flyer are key words such as licensed & insured.
>
>In my city, one can get a general license for contracting, you must provide
>proof of insurance. I know this because some years ago, I used to be a
>licensed/insured GC. My insurance company used to mail to the different
>cities, a copy of my $500K liability policy, b/4 the cities would issue a
>license.
>
>Licensing for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are totally different from a
>GC license and are State issued, but these services must be registered with
>the cities around here. They also must carry additional licenses with the
>cities in these parts.
>
>Anyways, this person advertises painting, leaf raking etc.
>
>Their rate: $50.00 per hr.
>
>Seems a bit steep for a handyman, even if they were licensed & insured. And
>surely not enough for a licensed professional.
>
>What's the going rate for a handyman in your area?
>
What you need to do is send a copy of that off to your local city
building and state. They might be interested in why someone is
advertising for HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing but doesnt have a state
license for any. Im sure they would like to see his city occupational
license to. Liability insurance would be nice.
Bubba
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Posted by cm on November 24, 2008, 7:53 pm
In Arizona you don't need a license for any work under $1000. That includes
electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
cm
>
>>I realize rates are different throughout the country, but I was wondering
>>about what rates are in your area.
>>
>>I recently got a flyer in my paper box. This person advertises, HVAC,
>>electrical, & plumbing, among a host of other services. Some of the
>>things
>>missing in their flyer are key words such as licensed & insured.
>>
>>In my city, one can get a general license for contracting, you must
>>provide
>>proof of insurance. I know this because some years ago, I used to be a
>>licensed/insured GC. My insurance company used to mail to the different
>>cities, a copy of my $500K liability policy, b/4 the cities would issue a
>>license.
>>
>>Licensing for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are totally different from a
>>GC license and are State issued, but these services must be registered
>>with
>>the cities around here. They also must carry additional licenses with the
>>cities in these parts.
>>
>>Anyways, this person advertises painting, leaf raking etc.
>>
>>Their rate: $50.00 per hr.
>>
>>Seems a bit steep for a handyman, even if they were licensed & insured.
>>And
>>surely not enough for a licensed professional.
>>
>>What's the going rate for a handyman in your area?
>>
> What you need to do is send a copy of that off to your local city
> building and state. They might be interested in why someone is
> advertising for HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing but doesnt have a state
> license for any. Im sure they would like to see his city occupational
> license to. Liability insurance would be nice.
> Bubba
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Posted by Tarty on November 24, 2008, 8:02 pm
> In Arizona you don't need a license for any work under $1000. That
> includes electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
I can understand not needing a _permit_ for work under $1000, but no
license? That seems like an accident waiting to happen.
Arizona doesn't seemed concerned about protecting their citizens.
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