FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $80 per hour. Although that may seem high initially, my clients feel it is well worth it for the professionalism, capability, and trustworthiness that I bring to the projects that I am involved with.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I try to respond to the initial request as soon as possible and set up a call to discuss the project. From there I do my best give an accurate estimate of time. Sometimes it is best for me to see a project in person in order to give an estimate. When I do this, I do not charge for this initial time up-front. However, if I am hired for the job, I add the 15-30 min it usually takes for that initial look to the overall billed time for the project.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I completed a year long traditional apprenticeship at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) in Newport, RI. That was 23 years ago and I learned a broad range of skill sets in wood, trim, paint, electrical, plumbing, metalwork, etc. I bring those various abilities to my projects for clients today. From installing a ceiling fan, or rewiring a switch or outlet, or building a custom storage solution for you, I can make it happen. I also hold a FAA commercial pilot’s license, I am a flight and ground instructor, I am a former high school teacher, and I have emergency medical training. All of this background combined ensures that you are getting a quality professional who will treat you, your home/business, and your project with respect and care.