Mr Dandyman

Rates

$70 an hour for general work, plus a $30 service charge per visit, and set prices for the common jobs — from $18 each for a light switch to $200–$300 for a screen or storm door.

Posted here because you shouldn't have to call three people to find out what a ceiling fan costs to hang.

The basics

$70 per hour for general or non-listed work.

$30 service charge — Covers the trip and the first look. Applies once per visit, including the preset jobs.

Common jobs

JobTypical price
Screen or storm door$200–$300
TV or monitor mount$170–$300
Light fixture$100–$150
Ceiling fan$150–$250
Light switch$18 each

Plus the $30 service charge, once per visit.

Bundle and save

  • Light switches done together, or alongside a fixture or fan: $14 per switch.
  • 5% off each additional larger job done on the same visit, up to 20% total.

Questions people ask

Is the $30 service charge extra?
Yes — it's on top of the job price. It covers the trip and the first look, and it applies once per visit however many jobs you bundle into that visit.
Why is the price a range instead of one number?
Ranges depend on the wall, the wiring and the hardware you have, and I can't see most of that until the old one is off. You get the range up front, and the final price lands inside it once I've seen what's actually there.
Are materials included in the price?
Materials are extra and at cost, with the receipt.
What if my job isn't on the rate sheet?
Call or text (717) 538-5640 with a photo and I'll give you a number. General work that's not listed is $70 per hour.

Text a photo for a number Or use the form