Do I Need a Handyman or Contractor?Is there an easy way to remove popcorn ceilings?I have a 36"x36" standing shower stall that has a cracked shower pan floor. Can that be fixed ? OK - terminology issue here. The "shower pan" is a collection liner than underlies the shower floor itself, and is designed (if built and plumbed right) to trap any leakage from the shower floor and route it to the same floor drain pipe. Example image here, copper in this case - It sounds like your are saying the shower floor or base unit failed - likely a fiberglass or plastic shower, which commonly fail due to incomplete support under them. This can be repaired if fiberglass, but is not usually done unless just microcracking, as it is hard to find an expert - usually you have to have a car body fiberglass specialist or a surfboard repair expert do it, and the color will not match perfectly unless you get a new gelcoat over the entire base unit. Cost about $300-500, ASSUMING the material can be repaired - true fiberglass can, thermoplastic can sometimes be welded but anyone's guess how long it will last without cracking again, plastics like PVC can rarely be fixed so they will hold someone standing on them.

Any sort of repair is likely to crack again, because you have done nothing to remove the cause of the cracking which is standing on a base that is not fully supported over its full extent. Some cheepo or desperate plumbers try injecting non-pressuring type expanding foam underneath to improve the support - this does a great job of supporting it but unfortunately supports mold, so starts stinking in short order as a rule. The normal fix is to remove and replace it, because once it is out there is no sense in putting a damaged one back in for the small increment in cost. Removing it means taking the shower wall liners or the bottom row or two of tile out so you can get the new base unit into place (because they overlap it), then replacing them. So, the $3000 range indicated is indicative of this type of job, which typically runs from a very low of around $1500-2000 for an identical base unit, to more typically $3-5,000 depending on whether a shower enclosure or tile walls. Of course,when the new one is put in, it is CRITICAL that it be fully supported - this means rubbing plumbers rouge or similar marking substance on the bottom, test fitting it, and then lifting it out and checking that all the stiffener ribs and support pads made contact with the pan, and making adjusments as necessary until it has full contact

, then standing in it and rocking back and forth to check for any points not making full contat and fixing them. The $10,000 plus numbers you got must have been for entire shower replacement down to the joists and studs, and the $30,000 range number would be typical for a full bathroom remodel with new shower or shower/tub and doors and surround, wall finishes, vanity, sink, toilet, and flooring and door.Need a good general repair person for home project I am not sure a general handyman is the right person for the skylight.  We fix quite a few skylights that were installed by handymen and that could be the problem at its origination.  You will want a roofer for that. As long as you are splitting the trades at that point, might as well get a flooring contractor to look at the floor once you have figured out the skylight repair/replacement equation.Facility Maintenance / HandymanPay: $30k - $34k/year Automotive Dealer Lot Supervisor (Handyman)Pay: $18.00 - $19.00/hour

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Developing a price on a project involves more than cost of parts and labor. It should also take into consideration travel time to the project location and business overhead costs such as insurance, office space and employee salaries. 2. Create a variety of service packages to meet various customer needs. Some people may need a one-time service while others may want regularly scheduled maintenance service. For example, a home owner may want some exterior work done to prepare his home to sell whereas another owner may want someone to come seasonally to maintain the home. 3. Mange project time effectively. Part of pricing a project should include the time it takes to complete the project, but for it to stay profitable, you need to complete work within the time given. Track the average time to complete various types of project so you can include accurate time and price estimates to your clients. Develop strategies to streamline your services. That doesn't mean to cut corners, but to learn to provide services in the most efficient manner.

4. Bill for additional time and expenses if needed. If unforeseen expenses occur, be willing to bill for the added expense. For example, if the job had hidden issues not seen when the estimate was given, let the owner know about it and provide a revised price based on the additional time and materials. Don't make revising the bill a habit though, as customers may feel deceived. One option is to build in an extra percentage to the bill to offset any additional expenses that may arise during the project. If no additional problems occur, you can bill the lower price. This can have a positive effect as a customer would be likely to tell other potential customers about being billed less than the estimate. 5. Generate repeat and referral business. Marketing is an important part of building a handyman business, but it's expensive too. The cheapest and easiest way to build a handyman business is through existing customers who either hire you again or refer their neighbors to you. The first step is to provide quality service not just on the job but during the estimate and billing process as well.