Transparent Rates for Local Handyman Work
At Knight Group, we price handyman work the way homeowners want it priced: clearly, upfront, and without padded minimums. Whether you need a short punch-list visit or a larger repair day, your estimate is built around the actual scope, prep time, and risk level of the work.
What Affects Your Final Price
Most estimates come down to four things: the type of work, how much prep is needed, whether special handling or higher-liability work is involved, and whether the visit is after-hours or an emergency call.
Typical pricing factors:
- Simple repair versus multi-step installation work
- Access issues, ladder work, or heavy-item handling
- How much prep, teardown, or cleanup the job needs
- Whether materials pickup, specialty hardware, or emergency timing are involved
Standard Handyman Rates
$150 for the first hour
Covers travel, setup, and first hour of work
$75 per additional hour
Examples of Standard Jobs:
- Furniture assembly
- Curtain/blind installation
- Replacing wall switches/outlets (like-for-like swaps)
- Hanging shelves or mirrors
- Faucet/showerhead replacements
- Small drywall patching
- Caulking, sealing, minor repairs
Specialty / Higher Liability Jobs
$200 for the first hour
These are tasks that involve heavier lifting, higher risk of damage, or more complexity. Because of the added liability, they are billed at a higher rate.
$100 per additional hour
Examples of Specialty Jobs:
- TV mounting & setup
- Ceiling fan or light fixture installation
- Heavy furniture moving/assembly (pool tables, large sectionals, safes)
- Appliance installations (dishwashers, microwaves, washer/dryer hookup)
- Large drywall repairs or accent wall installations
- Exterior fixture installs (flood lights, outdoor fans, etc.)
Emergency Services (24/7)
$150 Emergency Service Fee
One-time fee for regular hours emergency calls
$200 Emergency Service Fee
One-time fee for holidays, after-hours, and weekends
This flat fee is added once to your total bill, on top of standard hourly rates ($150 first hour, $75 additional) or specialty rates ($200 first hour, $100 additional).
Examples of Emergency Services:
- Water shut-offs for leaks (urgent assistance to minimize damage)
- Broken door/window locks (security concerns)
- Storm damage boarding/temporary weatherproofing
- Furniture/appliance moving for water damage protection
- Emergency drywall patching for holes/damage
- Temporary window/door repairs for security
- Emergency furniture assembly (bed frames, cribs)
- Fence/gate repairs for security/safety
Note: For licensed electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work, we can provide temporary fixes and help coordinate with licensed professionals.
Why We're More Affordable Than Our Competitors
Many national handyman franchises charge $120–$150 per hour with mandatory 2-hour minimums, meaning you pay $240–$300 even for a simple 45-minute job. Worse yet, they often add hidden fees that aren't disclosed upfront:
Common Hidden Fees from Competitors:
Service call fees: $50-$100 just to show up
Transportation charges: $25-$75 extra for travel
Materials markup: 20-50% above retail cost
Diagnostic fees: Additional cost even for simple assessments
Real Example: 45-Minute Outlet Installation
✅ Knight Group: $150 total (no hidden fees)
❌ Typical Competitor: $240 (2-hr min) + $75 service fee + $25 travel = $340+
At Knight Group, our pricing is 100% transparent. What we quote is what you pay—no surprise charges, no service fees, no travel costs. For larger jobs, our hourly rates ($75-$100) remain significantly lower than most competitors, and we never require minimums that inflate your bill.
Materials & Parts
You're only billed for the time spent — so if we need to run and pick up materials, it's included in the hourly rate. If you'd like to have all materials ready, we'll gladly work with what you provide.
Materials Markup: We charge a modest 10% markup on materials to cover purchasing, handling, and warranty responsibility. This is significantly lower than most competitors who charge 20-50% markup.
Where We Quote Work Most Often
We regularly quote handyman work in Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg. Short repair lists, fixture swaps, drywall patches, and small install jobs are often the best-value calls because we can bundle multiple items into one visit.
If you are not sure whether your project is a standard rate job, a specialty job, or an emergency call, send the details and we will break that down before work starts.
Payment Options
We accept multiple convenient payment methods:
Cards & Digital
- All major credit/debit cards
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Venmo, Cash App, PayPal
Other Options
- Cash
- Payment plans available
- No checks accepted
Popular Service Visits
Simple starting points for the jobs homeowners usually need handled first.
These visit cards make it easier to book the kind of work we quote most often. If your project is larger or needs a custom scope, the same estimate form can still handle it.
Most Common
Standard Handyman Visit
$150 first hour
$75 each additional hour
Best fit for general repair, punch-list, and everyday handyman work around the home.
- Minor repairs and punch-list work
- Drywall patching, caulking, and fixture swaps
- Transparent pricing with no hidden service-call fees
Plumbing-Led
Minor Plumbing Repair Visit
$150 first hour
$75 each additional hour
Plumbing-focused handyman visit for common household issues that need a fast, practical fix.
- Faucets, showerheads, and fixture swaps
- Running toilets, minor leaks, and shutoff-related fixes
- Free written estimate and clear pricing
Higher Complexity
Specialty Install & Repair Visit
$200 first hour
$100 each additional hour
Higher-liability or heavier install work that needs more care, setup, or complexity handling.
- TV mounting and heavier installs
- Ceiling fans, light fixtures, and appliance hookups
- Large drywall or more complex repair work
Free written estimates. Materials and parts are separate from labor when needed. No hidden travel or service-call fees.