What do we charge???

And why???

Some folks might wish this to be some great mystery (probably going against numerous MBA program taboos here) but here is how the maths work with your bill in a basic sense:
First off there is an hourly rate for the typical Handyman stuff that doesn't take all day, but still requires a truck roll, fuel, tires, licenses, insurance and all those other good folks being compensated for their time, effort etc to make sure we get there safely and in the good graces of the law. Currently that rate is:

$90/Hour.

After 01July 2024, that rate will increase to $105/Hour

Larger multi-day or multi-week projects (Building a deck) versus typical handyman work (changing out a light fixture) will be reflective of a square footage/flat rate tier of fees depending on the scope and complexity of the project as it evolves.
NOTE: Typically larger project estimates will have an expiration date associated with them to reflect future uncertainty in the broader economy that will not assure a project can be completed at that estimated cost beyond X days. In some cases even after a project has commenced; material availability, unknown conditions that require remediation, and other unforeseen events can alter the critical path/scope as well as a project's final cost. Just throwing that out there!

Materials Mark up:

For any materials bought at retail for later reimbursement, the mark up is 10%. IE: We went to the local Big Box/Hardware store for a product or got something off an Online Vendor just as anyone else would. The difference is only reflective of us having to go get it, as opposed to the client. We don't mind sourcing materials for you to assure everything is perfect. HOWEVER if you confidently do it for us, you can pocket that 10% material markup savings and your handyman might get to sleep in a bit instead of going to town at 0700 to round up items. Which can be one of life's little rewards sometimes....

For any materials bought tax exempt at wholesale with us financing the purchase to resell, the market up is 20% pre-sales tax. IE: We tasked one of our local partner lumber yards or vendors to deliver/ship product to your site and they extended us credit to get that material where it needed to be to get to a milestone on a project. The State of Washington then entrusts us to act as their tax collector.... with all the associated paperwork. 

We work with Evergreen Lumber, Mitchell Lumber and Kingston Lumber in addition to some other local supply houses/vendors in the area. 

 Sub-Contractors and Permitting:

Adding 3rd parties into the mix also incurs markups for the project administration (Cat Herding at times. Oh did that get said out loud?) but those fees tend to be more dynamic than what can be broad brushed here on a simple section. Case by case basis for the most part. For example, permitting is based upon estimated job expenditure and each trade might have its own permitting. 

Why do these markups anyway?

It takes time, fuel, wear and tear and financing to get the right bits, pieces and people for the job on site right when its needed. 
That's really all there is to it.
If you wish to purchase materials with your own means to get some points, Sky Miles etc, please let us know. As long as materials provided are of a quality and on time delivery to assure a good experience for everyone, we are more than happy to work with you. Time saved in relation to Logistical matters is more time spent getting Work In Place and a project closer to the finish line. Granted, not everyone is comfortable with sourcing products/materials so the service is offered with the corresponding mark up. 

Hopefully that is a mostly mystery free explanation, since the minutiae of larger scopes can't really be addressed with any justice on this page. 
This section reserves the right to be updated from time to time to reflect Life, The Universe, and Everything as need be.