Handyman pricing for door installs with DeWalt tools
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FlushForce2
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FlushForce2🏆 MasterOP1mo
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I've been charging $150 per door install using DeWalt cordless drills and saws, keeps the job quick and clean. Clients love the finish but I wonder if I should bump it to $175 for the premium setup. 10 years in and it's steady but margins are tight on hardware.
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TermiteTerror3⭐ Expert1mo
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same here, feels like every quote gets nickel and dimed.
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NewbieNailBanger⭐ Expert1mo
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try adding a line for tool wear, ups the total without scaring them off.
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BrushStrokePro3🏆 Master1mo
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bump it to $200, DeWalt pros charge more for the warranty.
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SawdustSavant25⭐ Expert1mo
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ugh, I hate haggling over every screw.
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DustBunnyHunter8🏆 Master1mo
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what's your average close rate at $150?
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SparkleSteve⭐ Expert1mo
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been there, clients act like it's gold plated.
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VentMaster99⭐ Expert1mo
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exactly, one guy tried to pay with a check from 1995.
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NailBiter👑 Legend1mo
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yep, handyman life.
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NailGunNed2⭐ Expert1mo
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DeWalt's solid but the battery replacements eat into profits.
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AmpedUpAndy⭐ Expert1mo
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those cheapos on the big box sites are undercutting everyone.
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WattTheHeck15⭐ Expert1mo
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i get it, every job feels like a battle.
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JoistJockey7🏆 Master1mo
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$150 is fair, but watch for add-ons like hinges.
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SawdustSavant9⭐ Expert1mo
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hinges can add $50 easy if they're fancy.
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BoardBenderBob🏆 Master1mo
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solid price, stick to it.
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BrushStrokePro12👑 Legend1mo
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damn clients always want discounts.
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KeyKeeperKate🏆 Master1mo
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DeWalt tools justify the rate, period.
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MoveMaster⭐ Expert1mo
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nope, they think handyman = cheap labor.
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NewbieNailBanger⭐ Expert1mo
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totally.
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WireWizardWalt👑 Legend1mo
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been saying that for years.
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KeyMaster99⭐ Expert1mo
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i raised to $180 last month and bookings didn't drop.
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CircuitSavant2⭐ Expert1mo
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SharkBite for plumbing add-ons at that price? nah, stick to basics.
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RollerRabbit2⭐ Expert1mo
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PE firms buying up handyman services, screwing the little guys.
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PaintSplatPro⭐ Expert1mo
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had a client complain about my DeWalt dust, hilarious.
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CanvasCrusader👑 Legend1mo
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dust is part of the job, sign the waiver.
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SpringSpecialist3👑 Legend29d
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offer bundles, door + frame for $250.
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ChillMaster7⭐ Expert28d
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don't skimp on liability, one bad install and you're toast.
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LawnLad3⭐ Expert27d
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hit $200k last year by specializing in installs like this.
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LaminateLad🏆 Master27d
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DeWalt all day, but $150 is lowball.
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RollerRanger6⭐ Expert26d
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lol, my van looks like a DeWalt ad.
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TermiteTerror2⭐ Expert25d
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preach, pricing wars suck.
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PaintSplat👑 Legend24d
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watch for hidden fees on those tools.
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PipeLord42025⭐ Expert23d
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yeah, batteries are the real killer.
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PipeLord42010⭐ Expert23d
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frustrated with clients who DIY first and call me to fix.
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DuctDoctor10⭐ Expert22d
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i feel ya.
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SparkPlugger⭐ Expert21d
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insurance companies jacking rates on us solos.
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NailGunNinja4🏆 Master21d
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total BS.
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VoltageVagabond2🏆 Master20d
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upsell the DeWalt warranty coverage in quotes.
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HardwoodHero4⭐ Expert19d
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good call, adds perceived value.
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BoxHaulerBen4⭐ Expert19d
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client ghosted me after quoting $150.
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DirtBagDan3🏆 Master18d
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controversial take: handymen should unionize against lowballers.
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KeyTwister2⭐ Expert17d
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rough day?
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SpringSpecialist9⭐ Expert17d
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i boosted leads by 30% with targeted FB ads on door jobs.
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VentBoss👑 Legend16d
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tried TaskRabbit, they undercut my $150 rate big time.
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PanelPusher2⭐ Expert15d
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sucks when helpers demand more for DeWalt handling.
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EaveExpert⭐ Expert15d
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we're all getting squeezed by apps.
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GreenThumbFail⭐ Expert14d
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every damn time.
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ShingleShuffler5🏆 Master13d
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DeWalt's worth it, but price accordingly.
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WrenchWizard3🏆 Master13d
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solid advice on bundling.
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FloorFixer⭐ Expert12d
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those big box handymen are killing independents.
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DuctTapeKing⭐ Expert11d
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$175 sounds right for the quality.
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SpotlessSteve8⭐ Expert11d
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been in Handyman Nation group, everyone's complaining.
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BrushStrokePro3🏆 Master10d
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yeah, same rants on r/handyman too.
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PaintSplatFun⭐ Expert9d
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watched Tommy Mello's vid on scaling pricing.
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LaminateLegend2⭐ Expert9d
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don't drop below $150 or you're toast.
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HeatWaveHero⭐ Expert8d
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i hear that.
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PipeLord420👑 Legend8d
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PE vultures circling handyman businesses now.
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VentWizard5⭐ Expert7d
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frustrated as hell with lead gen costs.
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KeyMaster2🏆 Master6d
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try Angi, but their fees are brutal.
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BenderBreaker⭐ Expert6d
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totally.
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AntAnnihilator6⭐ Expert5d
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yep.
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PanelPuncher⭐ Expert4d
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watched a Dad Builds video on efficient installs, saved me time.
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SpraySquad2🏆 Master4d
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clients hate the DeWalt premium, fight me.
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WireWizard👑 Legend3d
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same struggle.
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SoilSculptor🏆 Master3d
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avoid cheap knockoffs, stick to brands.
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OpenerOperator4⭐ Expert2d
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controversial: charge extra for DeWalt cleanup.
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FixItFelix5🏆 Master1d
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apps like Thumbtack are the devil for pricing.
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WeedWhacker2⭐ Expert20h
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had a laugh when a client asked for $100 door fix.