The price, what it includes and the things that could move it.
What is included
- Fix or install what you describe
- Give you an estimate of the time before we start
- Charge by the hour for the work done
What can change the price
- The time the job takes. Describe the job when you book and we help you estimate it.
- Whether part of the job is on the posted menu, which is then priced at the flat rate.
- Travel to your address, calculated at booking.
Travel to your address is calculated at booking and shown with your price.
In University Place
University Place is a residential city west of Tacoma with mid-century homes, newer subdivisions and a lot of established neighborhoods.
Mid-century homes around University Place commonly need a mix of small fixes, and we price the whole list for you before we start.
University Place has a mix of home ages, and the age of the house is the best guide to what plumbing and wiring is inside it.
Our prices
Our posted prices. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. Travel is calculated at booking.
| Service | Our price |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis / service call | $79 |
| Drain clearing | $189 |
| Toilet repair | $179 |
| Toilet replacement (your unit) | $349 |
| Faucet replacement (your fixture) | $229 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (your unit) | $249 |
| Accessible pipe leak repair | from $225 |
| Water heater install, 40-50 gal tank - labor (your unit) | $500 labor |
| Outlet or switch replacement | $129 |
| GFCI outlet install | $149 |
| Light fixture replacement (your fixture) | $149 |
| Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box) | $199 |
| Smart thermostat / video doorbell install | $129 |
| Breaker replacement | $179 |
| Electrical troubleshooting (diagnosis) | $79 |
| Whole-house rewire - labor | $4,000 labor |
| Make-ready / turn service | from $995 |
| Hourly work - describe the job | $90/hr |
“Your unit” or “your fixture” means you supply the item and the price is for the work. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Questions
What kind of jobs are hourly?
Anything not on the menu, such as door adjustments, drywall patches and small repairs.
Is there an overtime markup?
The hourly price is $90/hr, and we confirm the price with you before the work starts.
When do I see the price?
Before the work starts. You get the number from us when you call, text or book, and we confirm it before we begin.
Tell Doug what is wrong
Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.
Problems this price covers
- Low water pressure in University Place
- Sump pump failed in University Place
- Dishwasher will not drain in University Place
- Smoke detector chirping in University Place
- Every drain in the house is slow in University Place
Other costs in University Place
- GFCI outlet installation
- Light fixture replacement
- Ceiling fan installation
- Smart thermostat or video doorbell installation
- Breaker replacement
- Electrical troubleshooting
Hourly handyman work cost nearby
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