Pricing/Services
At Jack of All Trades Handyman Services, our primary focus is on delivering exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service. Our rates are reflective of the expertise, experience, and operational costs associated with running a reputable company led by James Bebarski. While we understand the importance of budget constraints, we prioritize maintaining quality and excellence in our work over price considerations. We firmly believe that investing in our services will yield a well-executed project that surpasses your expectations and offers long-term value.
Additionally, we believe in the principle that fixing something the right way the first time is often more cost-effective than having to address the same issue repeatedly. By prioritizing quality and thoroughness in our work, we aim to minimize the need for future repairs or adjustments, ultimately saving you time and money in the long run. Our goal is to provide lasting solutions that you can rely on, ensuring your satisfaction with our services.
If your primary concern is price rather than quality and experience, our services may not align with your needs. However, if you seek a professional handyman who will take the time to understand your requirements and deliver exceptional results, we invite you to choose Jack of All Trades. We are committed to providing a superior experience and ensuring your complete satisfaction with our work.
Note: If cost is preventing you from making essential home repairs, Harpswell Aging at Home may be able to help. Harpswell Aging at Home is a community-led organization dedicated to supporting people as they age in place. Jack of all Trades is not affiliated with or endorsed by HAH.
Labor Charge: Effective January 1, 2024, our standard rate is $95 per hour. We offer a discounted rate of $90 per hour for payments made in cash or by personal check in person, with a minimum job duration of 1 hour. Jobs exceeding 1 hour are billed in 15-minute increments.
Payment is required upon completion of the work. We accept cash, personal checks (made payable to James Bebarski), or credit card payments (refer to the note below). For projects spanning multiple days or requiring a detailed invoice, we can send an online invoice via email, which must be settled upon receipt. If you need alternative payment arrangements, please feel free to inquire.
Note: The cash discount labor charge is $90 per hour. If paying by credit card, the normal labor rate is $95 per hour applies.
Parts and Materials, if needed, are an additional cost. If your project requires parts/materials, the labor clock will stop, and a shopping trip charge of $45 will apply. Labor charges will resume once work resumes on-site or in our shop. No markup is imposed by Jack of all Trades for materials purchased on your behalf.
As a courtesy, if your small project requires only a few small parts and you can wait a couple of days for work to resume, the shopping trip charge can be waived.
Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, and Topsham Travel Surcharge. A one-time travel surcharge of $45 will apply to the first hour only in the following towns: Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, and Topsham.
Design Services, Material Sourcing, Permitting, and Administration Fees. Fees may apply if your project requires simple drawings, special material sourcing, or town permitting. These fees are $45 per hour.”
Nonresidential and Commercial. We provide services for both non-residential and commercial projects. However, please note that Jack of All Trades does not offer net terms. Payments for our services are required on-site or through an online payable invoice upon receipt. In the case of a long-term relationship, alternative payment methods may be considered upon request. If net terms become available, they will be subject to a credit application process, which may take up to 30 days to be processed by a third party.
What Jim Doesn’t Do: Due to insurance restrictions, Jim does not perform work on the exteriors of second-story structures. This includes repairs for leaky roofs, chimneys, flashing, second-story window replacements, and floodlight repairs over 12 feet in height. When in doubt just ask.