Pricing

Pricing & Weekend Rates

Transparent, upfront pricing for weekend handyman services across Hobart, Lake County, and Northwest Indiana.

At RJS HandiWorks, we believe in clear expectations from the start. Below is our standard weekend pricing for Saturday and Sunday appointments. All pricing is confirmed upfront during your estimate, and no work begins until you approve the cost.

We offer flexible scheduling, fast communication, and professional workmanship you can trust.

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Labor & Scheduling

We use straightforward pricing to keep things simple and predictable.

Minimum Service Call: $120
Standard Hourly Rate: $80–$100 (used for small tasks or time beyond flat-rate sessions)

Weekend & Priority Scheduling

Saturday Pricing
Half Day (4 Hours): $400
Full Day (8 Hours): $650–$750
Expedited / Same-Week Scheduling: Custom pricing
Sunday: Closed

Flat-Rate Options (Most Popular)

Half-Day Rate (4 Hours): $300
Ideal for knocking out multiple small projects in one visit.

Full-Day Rate (8 Hours): $500
Best value for larger task lists, room refreshes, or turnover prep.

Larger projects (bathrooms, flooring, decks, remodels) are quoted separately with custom estimates.

Weekend Rates

Half Day (4 Hours): $400

Full Day (8 Hours): $650–$750

📅 Weekend Availability

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • Sunday: Closed

Final pricing depends on access, existing conditions, and scope of work.

🔨 What Can Typically Be Done

4-Hour Session ($300)

Great for clearing that “to-do” or “honey-do” list. Typical examples may include:

  • Electrical: Replace one or more standard light fixtures or ceiling fans, depending on installation conditions.

  • Plumbing: Repair a leaky faucet and install a garbage disposal

  • Walls: Patch 2–3 medium drywall holes (prepped for paint)

  • Safety: Install smoke/CO detectors and replace a standard deadbolt

  • Examples are for general planning only and are not guaranteed bundles. Actual task quantity depends on access, removal requirements, wiring or plumbing condition, preparation, product complexity and concealed conditions. Materials are additional unless specifically included.

8-Hour Session ($500)

Designed for larger tasks or light property turnover work:

  • Flooring: Install LVP in a small bathroom or laundry room

  • Exterior: Power wash a deck, repair siding, fix a gate latch

  • Kitchen: Install a backsplash and replace cabinet hardware

  • Mobile Homes: Skirting inspection and minor heat tape repairs

  • Examples are for general planning only and are not guaranteed bundles. Actual task quantity depends on access, removal requirements, wiring or plumbing condition, preparation, product complexity and concealed conditions. Materials are additional unless specifically included.

💳 Fix Now, Pay Later — Flexible Financing Available

Big repairs shouldn’t stall important work. Through Afterpay, qualifying customers may choose flexible payment options.

  • Complete your project now

  • Eligible customers may be offered Pay in 4 or monthly financing through Afterpay. Interest rates, down payments, approval, payment schedules and available terms are determined by Afterpay.

  • Approval and terms provided directly by Afterpay

How it works:

  1. Request a quote

  2. Choose the “Pay Later” option on your digital invoice

  3. We complete the work while you pay over time

📌 Pricing & Booking Policies

Estimates:
Small standalone repairs are billed using our $120 minimum service call or standard hourly rate. Multi-task visits may be booked as 4-hour or 8-hour flat-rate sessions. Larger and multi-day projects receive detailed written estimates.

Deposits:
A deposit is required to secure your scheduled date. Deposits apply directly to your total project cost.

Cancellations:
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to a 20% administrative fee.

Transaction Fees:
Payment-processing fees charged by third-party payment providers are non-refundable to the extent permitted by law and the provider’s terms. Any applicable customer surcharge will be disclosed before payment.

Materials:
Special-order or project-specific materials are non-refundable once purchased.