Handyman labor
$60/hour
Vestal Property Solutions · Broome County, NY
Complete Services & Pricing
Affordable, dependable property care for homes, rentals, and commercial properties across Greater Binghamton. Browse the complete service list below or request a written estimate.
Renovation labor
$80/hour
Commercial maintenance
$70/hour
Planned Kubota L47
$140/hour + transport
After purchase, setup, and insurance
The standard handyman visit is $110 for the first hour. Fixed-price ranges below are typical labor-only estimates unless noted. Materials, delivery, disposal, permits, subcontractors, applicable taxes, and unusual site conditions may add cost. A written job estimate defines the final scope and price.
1. General Handyman & MaintenanceFrom $60/hour
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| General handyman labor | $60/hr |
| Residential repairs | $60–$65/hr |
| Door and window repairs | $65/hr |
| General carpentry | $70/hr |
| Finish carpentry | $75/hr |
| Drywall repairs | $60/hr |
| Commercial maintenance | $70/hr |
| Specialized contractor labor | $80/hr |
| Two-person handyman crew | $120/hr |
| After-hours/emergency labor | $110/hr |
| Standard service-call minimum | $110 |
Service minimum: $110 includes the first hour of standard handyman labor. Additional standard labor is $60/hour, billed in 15-minute increments. Higher-skilled services use their listed rates.
2. Doors, Windows & Small RepairsLabor price ranges
| Service | Labor price |
|---|---|
| Door adjustment | $110–$145 |
| Lockset or hinge replacement | $110–$150 |
| Interior slab door installation | $140–$225 |
| Interior prehung door installation | $225–$350 |
| Exterior entry door installation | $300–$525 |
| Door frame/trim repair | $125–$275 |
| Window adjustment or minor repair | $110–$190 |
| Small drywall hole repair | $110–$175 |
| Medium drywall repair | $190–$350 |
| Bathroom/kitchen caulking | $110–$175 |
| TV mounting | $110–$175 |
| Shelving installation | $110–$200 |
| Furniture assembly | $110 minimum |
| Cabinet door or drawer adjustments | $110–$175 |
| Minor flooring repair | $125–$275 |
Lower per-item labor pricing may be used when several repairs are completed during the same visit. Specialty doors, concealed damage, and extensive framing are estimated separately.
3. Painting & FinishingFrom $60/hour
| Service | Labor price |
|---|---|
| General painting labor | $60/hr |
| One interior door, both sides, two coats | $90–$125 |
| 5+ interior doors, both sides | $55–$85 each |
| Interior door, one side, bundled job | $40–$60 |
| Standard bedroom walls, two coats | $275–$500 |
| Room: walls, ceiling, and trim | $425–$750 |
| Standard room ceiling | $140–$275 |
| Baseboard/trim painting | $1.75–$3.50/linear ft |
| Interior window trim painting | $40–$80/window, bundled |
| Deck staining | $2–$3.50/sq ft |
| Exterior building painting | Custom estimate |
| Cabinet painting/refinishing | Custom estimate |
Prices assume normal access and surface conditions. Major sanding, stripping, repairs, stain blocking, multiple color changes, and extensive masking cost extra.
4. Renovation & RemodelingFrom $80/hour
| Service | Labor price |
|---|---|
| General renovation work | $80/hr |
| Skilled finish carpentry | $75/hr |
| Interior demolition | $75/hr + disposal |
| LVP flooring installation | $2.50–$4.50/sq ft |
| Laminate flooring installation | $2.50–$4.50/sq ft |
| Ceramic tile installation | $8–$15/sq ft |
| Baseboard/trim installation | $4–$7/linear ft |
| Drywall installation and finishing | By estimate |
| Kitchen remodeling | By estimate |
| Bathroom remodeling | By estimate |
| Basement finishing | By estimate |
| Deck construction | By estimate |
| Deck repairs | $70–$80/hr |
| Fence installation/repair | By estimate |
| Commercial interior renovations | By estimate |
Larger renovation projects are priced with a written proposal that defines labor, materials, and project scope.
5. Property Management & MaintenancePlans from $119/month
Maintenance-only and inspection services for rental housing, vacant properties, offices, and commercial buildings.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual property inspection | $95–$125 |
| Vacant property check | $90–$115 |
| Basic monthly maintenance plan | $119/month |
| Enhanced monthly maintenance plan | $209/month |
| Rental turnover repairs | $60–$70/hr |
| Commercial routine maintenance | $70/hr |
| Emergency property response labor | $110/hr |
| Vendor/contractor coordination | $70/hr |
| Property cleanout labor | $65/hr + disposal |
| Commercial maintenance agreement | Custom monthly estimate |
Basic plan: One scheduled visual inspection each month with a short written condition report. Enhanced plan: Two scheduled visual inspections monthly with reports and priority scheduling.
Repairs, materials, cleaning, emergency calls, snow removal, and vendor costs are billed separately. Tenant placement and collecting rent for other owners are not part of these maintenance-only plans.
6. Exterior Property ServicesFrom $40/visit
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Small lawn, regular mowing route | $40–$55/visit |
| Standard lawn, up to about 1/4 acre | $45–$65/visit |
| Medium lawn, about 1/2 acre | $65–$95/visit |
| Larger lawn, about 1 acre | $100–$150/visit |
| Spring/fall yard cleanup | $175–$400 |
| Brush clearing labor | $70/hr |
| Shrub/hedge trimming | $85–$200 |
| Gutter cleaning, one story | $125–$180 |
| Gutter cleaning, two stories | $175–$275 |
| Pressure washing | $0.18–$0.30/sq ft |
| Pressure washing minimum | $150 |
| Light landscaping labor | $60/hr |
| Standard residential driveway snow removal | $55–$95/visit |
| Sidewalk clearing add-on | $25–$50 |
| Ice melt/salt application add-on | $20–$50 + materials |
| Commercial snow and landscape service | Custom estimate |
Recurring lawn-route prices assume regular service and efficient nearby travel. Heavy overgrowth, steep lots, difficult access, debris hauling, and major snowstorms are priced separately.
7. Planned Kubota L47 Backhoe & Equipment ServicesPlanned rates from $135/hour
Planned service only: These rates apply after the Kubota L47 is acquired, properly insured, and ready for operation.
| Equipment service | Price |
|---|---|
| General backhoe + operator | $140/hr |
| Light residential excavation | $140/hr |
| Utility trench excavation | $150/hr |
| Drainage excavation | $150/hr |
| Landscaping excavation | $140/hr |
| Land grading and leveling | $135/hr |
| Gravel driveway preparation | $140/hr |
| Loader/material handling | $135/hr |
| Site preparation | $145/hr |
| Light foundation excavation | $155/hr |
| Commercial excavation | $160/hr |
| Difficult/rocky excavation | $175/hr |
| Storm debris/material movement | $140/hr |
| Additional ground laborer | $50/hr |
Equipment booking & delivery
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard equipment minimum | 3 hours |
| Three-hour standard booking | $420 |
| Four-hour standard package | $540 |
| Eight-hour standard package | $1,040 |
| Local round-trip transport/mobilization | $150 |
| Additional travel | Quoted by distance |
| Emergency equipment service | From $175/hr |
| Three-hour minimum excavation job, including local transport | $570 |
Packages cover standard machine work with an operator and exclude transport unless stated. Specialty excavation uses its listed rate with the same three-hour minimum. Trenching prices cover excavation only; utility locating and required approvals must be addressed before digging. Utility-line installation and inspections are not included.
8. General Billing PoliciesClear scope and written estimates
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Standard handyman visit | $110 first-hour minimum |
| Additional labor | In 15-minute increments |
| Materials supplied by VPS | Actual cost plus 15% procurement/handling |
| Customer-supplied materials | Labor only; no manufacturer warranty assumed by VPS |
| Disposal/hauling | Quoted by volume, handling, and facility fees |
| Nearby standard estimates | Free |
| Complex project assessments | Fee only if disclosed in advance; may be credited to the job |
| Out-of-area travel | Quoted separately |
| Emergency work | Higher hourly rate and applicable minimum |
| Commercial agreements | Negotiated recurring rate |
| Large projects | Written scope, payment schedule, and change orders |
| Tax | Applicable sales tax where required |
Affordable pricing still needs to cover labor, travel, materials, insurance, equipment, overhead, and reasonable profit. Job-specific written estimates define the agreed work and price.
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