Residential Handyman Services and Pricing
Effective January 1, 2023
So, what can we do for you? Below you will find some of the most common home repair and maintenance items your home may need. If you don’t see it on this list, give us a call because we might do that, too. We offer home repairs and handyman services in Charleston, SC and the surrounding areas.
1 Year Labor Guarantee on Materials Supplied by Rapid Repairs
Rapid Repairs Structured Pricing Methods
Four pricing methods to give you the best value:
- Value Price List
- Multi-VP Discount
- Time & Material
- Fixed Price Job Quotes
No charge to residential customers for travel or for time not on the job site. Additional charges may apply for emergency calls or confined space work.
Time and Material
Best for the smallest jobs. Rapid Repairs will dispatch one of our trusted service professionals to your home and make repairs or maintain items as you would like. We will sign in when we arrive, sign out when we leave and charge you only for the time at the job site.
- First Hour (1 Hour Minimum) – $185
- Additional 30 minute periods – $75.00
- CL-100 evaluation (evaluate structure from an existing CL100) – $150.00
- CL-100 clearance letter after evaluations – $150
Rapid Repairs’ Value Prices are fixed labor prices. Our $50 Multi-VP Discount will be given for the second and each additional Value Priced Jobs ordered at the same time. For residential customers there are no destination or travel charges and no charge for time not on the job-site. There may be a surcharge for emergency calls or confined space work.
Carpentry Handyman Services – Labor Prices
Deduct $50 on each and every additional Value Priced Job ordered at the same time. Labor only, materials not included.
Outside
Door – Exterior Installations and/or Repairs
- Install just the door slab only – ON-SITE QUOTE
- Pre-hung unit, includes lockset, and deadbolt and handles – $650.00
- Replace threshold – ON-SITE QUOTE
- Replace door viewer – $280.00
- Replace weather stripping – $180.00
- Replace brick molding/AKA trim (door stop and jamb)
- 1 pc (includes painting to match as close as possible) – $245.00
- Replace deadbolt – $190.00
- Replace door knob – $280.00
- Replace/adjust strike plate – $245.00
- Replace door hinges (qty 3) – $245.00
- Replace/install storm door & screen door
- Without hydraulic closer- $420.00
- With hydraulic closer – $845.00
- Install a pet door – $690.00
Dryer Vent Cleaning (1 hr allowance) min. – $280.00
Mailbox
- Replace mailbox-only on post – $280.00
- Replace/install new post and mailbox – $690.00
Porch Railing Replacement – ON-SITE QUOTE
- Replace 1st baluster
includes painting to match as close as possible – $280.00 - Each additional baluster while on-site doing other work – ADD $155.00
- More than 10 baluster replacement – CUSTOM QUOTE
Roofing (Some restrictions may apply)
- Install/replace kick out flashing – $280.00
- Caulk exposed nail heads up to 5 nail heads
(no warranty on future leaks) – $280.00 - Replace damaged shingles qty 1 (3 tab)
- shingle sheet – $280.00
Shutters, Pair (2 per window)
- Exterior decorative (non-working, no painting)
- First floor installation – $280.00
- Second floor installation – $410.00
Siding (Some restrictions may apply)
- Replace/install 1 pc of fascia (incl. painting if needed)
- 1st floor, 10′ max – $280.00
- 2nd floor, 10′ max – $410.00
- Replace/install 1 pc of vinyl or HardiePlank (incl. painting)
- 1st floor – $180.00
- 2nd floor – $220.00
- Install/replace J-Channel 1 pc. – $325.00
Windows – Exterior
- Replace trim around windows 1 pc
(includes painting to match as close as possible) – $220.00 - Caulk exterior window (completely around 1 window; no warranty) – $180.00
Wood Rot Repairs
- With epoxy system up to 6 sq. in of surface
includes painting to match as close as possible – $330.00
Interior
Attic
- Replace attic access stairs – $910.00
- We do the following:
- Rafter Repairs
- Insulation Cleanup
- Sheathing Repairs
- Installation
- A lot more – just ask!
Caulking
- Kitchen (along count top/wall) – $230.00
- Bathroom (incl. tub/shower & vanity along wall) – $230.00
- Removing old caulk – $315.00
Crawlspace
- We do the following:
- Joist Repairs
- Subfloor Repairs
- Insulation
- Vapor Barriers
- Flood Vents
- Pier (CMU) Repairs
- Girder Repairs
- Clean Up
- A lot more – just ask!
- Crawlspace Evaluations – $150
- Crawlspace Encapsulation Services – On Site Review
Doors
- Install interior door slab (incl. hinges & lockset) – $440.00
- Install a pre-hung unit (includes lockset) – $565.00
- Install trim on either right, left or top side of door
(includes painting to match as close as possible)- 1st pc. – $230.00
- Each additional pc. at same time, same door – ADD $95.00
- Adjust door to fit properly (if possible) – $280.00
- Install/replace door knob – $220.00
- Each additional door knob – $95.00
- Install/replace hinges (qty 3) – $220.00.
- Each additional hinge (qty 3) – $125.00
- Replace bi-fold doors (does not include painting) – $440.00
Handyman
- Install/hang picture (some restrictions may apply) 1st picture – $190.00
- Each additional picture after 1st installed – ADD $30.00
- Install/replace safety grab bar – $190.00
- Install/hang towel bar or tissue holder – $190.00
- Each additional towel bar/tissue holder after 1st installed – ADD $60.00
Painting
- Water stain, prime and painting to match as close as possible
(up to 2 sq. ft) – $440.00 - Each Additional sq. ft for painting – $65
- Paint walls, rooms, ceiling, whole house – ON-SITE QUOTE
Sheet Rock
- Ceiling Textured: Replace up to 2 sq. ft of texture sheetrock
(includes texture & spot painting) – $750.00- Each additional sq. ft for same area – $65.00
- Ceiling Smooth: Repair/replace sheet rock up to 2 sq. ft
(includes mud, tape, sanding, and spot painting to match as close as possible) – $815.00- Each additional sq. ft for same area – $65.00
Trim/Other Woodworking
- Crown Molding – ON SITE QUOTE
- Baseboards – ON SITE QUOTE
- Other Trim/s – ON SITE QUOTE
Wall
- Repair hole/damaged sheet rock up to 2 sq. ft.
(includes mudding, taping, sanding and painting to match as close as possible)
– $595.00- Each additional sq. ft. within same area – $65.00
Windows – Interior
- Replace trim on left, right, top, or bottom
(includes painting) 1 pc. – $235.00- Additional pcs. on same trip – ADD $65..00
- Replace sill (includes painting to match as close as possible) – $440.00
- Install/replace curtain rod 1st one – $190.00
- Ea. additional curtain rod on same trip after 1st rod. – ADD $95.00
- Install blinds (some restrictions may apply)
- 1st blind – $190.00
- Ea. additional blind on same trip after 1st blind – ADD $95.00
Electrical Handyman Services
Rapid Repairs has been one of the most trusted residential electrical contractors in the Lowcountry for over 2 decades.
If you have an electrical need or problem we are here to help. Please contact us today to schedule service. Call 843-573-4357
Troubleshooting residential repairs
Breaker Panel
Circuit Breaker
- Replace Single Pole
- Replace Double Pole
- Replace GFCI/AFCI
- Reset a tripped breaker
Rubber Grommets for Knockouts
- 1st (and only) Grommet
- Each Additional Grommet
Double Tapped Lugs on Same Bus Bar
- Separate wires to be on separate lug on same bus bar
- Add additional bus bars in the same panel
Generators
- Plug installation from existing panel to generator plug to run selected circuits – ON-SITE QUOTE
Cords
Dryer Cord
- Change to either a 3 or 4 prong plug
Range Cord
Door bell
- Replace Door Bell Button
- Replace Chime only
- Install a cordless door bell and button
- Replace a transformer at known location
Fans
Replacement of existing:
- Ceiling fan with approved fan box (up to 10ft.)
- Replace/add ceiling fan box
- Install fan with down rod
- Install light kit with fan
- Install fan with remote control
- Install fan with 11 – 16ft ceilings
Bathroom Exhaust Fan
- Replace same model
- Replace with different model
- Hard pipe exhaust to exterior of home
Junction Box:
- Installation in crawlspace or attic
- Installation in non-crawlspace or attic
Light Fixtures
Replacements:
- Indoors (under 15ft)
- Chandeliers
- Chandeliers taking longer than 45mins. For every 15min after
- Ballasts
Outdoor light fixture (junction box present)
- Under 15ft
- 15 – 25ft
- Installation of sensors
Installations
- Indoor on an existing circuit (wall repairs extra, include junction box installation)
- Indoor new circuit running wires from panel, fixtures and switch
- Can/recessed light installation – ON-SITE QUOTE
Outdoor installation of junction box on an existing circuit
- Up to 15ft
- 15 – 25ft
- Installation requires running new circuit to panel with new breaker
Light Switches
Replacements:
- Single pole
- 3 way switch
- Dimmer on single pole
- Dimmer on 3 way
Installations:
- Single pole from existing circuit
- 3 way switch from existing circuit
- Wall repairs extra – ON-SITE QUOTE
Receptacles/Outlets
Replacements:
- 110V receptacle replacement
- Replace with GFCI/AFCI
- Appliance receptacle replacement (refrigerator, dryer, stove…etc.)
- Replace cover box outside
- Replace cover plate
Installations
- 110V from the electrical panel
- 110V from an existing circuit
- 240V from electrical panel (incl. new breaker)
- Wall repairs extra – ON-SITE QUOTE
Smoke Alarms
- Change batteries up to 4 alarms
- Replacement of existing smoke alarm
- Install battery powered smoke alarm
- Install hard wired smoke alarm – ON-SITE QUOTE
TV
- Mount TV bracket and hang TV
- 1 man: Outlet present where TV will be mounted
- 1 man: Install receptacle plus wall repair and paint to match as closely as possible
- Each additional man needed
Plumbing Value Price List
Deduct $50 on each and every additional Value Priced Job ordered at the same time. Labor only, materials not included.
Plumbing Handyman Services – Labor Prices
Leak/Plumbing Investigation (up to 60mins), repairs extra – $200.00
OUTSIDE
Hose Bib/Spigot
- Install/replace handle – $235.00
- Replace hose bib washers – $300.00
- Replace the hose bib/spigot – $465.00
- Install new hose bib/spigot (not already existing – other repairs extra) – $600.00
- Caulk seal around penetration – $170.00
- Install/replace freeze cover over outside hose bib/spigot – $200.00
Main Water Shut Off (if known location)
- Turn on or off only – $100.00
- Turn on or off while doing other work – ADD $50.00
- Location not known (no guarantee finding meter – Labor Rates (minimum charge above)
Vent Boots (Some roof restrictions apply)
- Replace vent boot cover/flashing – $365.00
- Caulk/apply sealant around flashing. If only item, no other work – $200.00
- While doing other work – ADD $50.00
Pressure Washing
- House – ON-SITE QUOTE
- Decks under 1,000 sq. ft. – $700.00
- Sidewalks/walkways each – $465.00
- Driveways under 40ft. – $700.00
INSIDE
Bathroom
Faucet
- Replace faucet – $265.00
- Replace pop up assembly – add $70.00
- Tighten faucet (no guarantees of ability to further secure) – $170.00
- Repair/replace pop up handle or stopper – $250.00
- Replace supply line (qty 1) from valve to fixture – $300.00
- Replace shut off valve – $300.00
Sink (pedestal sinks are not included in the below pricing)
- Replace with same size single bowl – $335.00
- Faucet, sprayer, drain system – See Value Prices
- Replace with same size double bowl – $535.00
- Faucet, sprayer, drain system – See Value Prices
- Replace/repair drain tail pipe – $235.00
- Replace P-trap – $235.00
- Replace washers at trap – $235.00
- Snake/unclog drain (if possible) 25ft. with hand auger (1 hr. allowance – no guarantees of unclog) – $195.00
Toilet
- Replace toilet – $465.00
- Includes wax ring replacement and other parts for
installing new toilet
- Includes wax ring replacement and other parts for
- Replace wax ring – $235.00
- Replace/install new toilet to floor bolts – $235.00
- Replace bolts from tank to bowl – $235.00
- Replace seat – $200.00
- Replace supply line from valve to tank – $235.00
- Replace shut off valve – $300.00
- Replace water level control valve – $235.00
- Add flapper – $70.00
- Replace flush handle – $200.00
- Replace overflow tube – $200.00
- Snake toilet up t0 6 ft. with hand auger (1hr allowance – no guarantees of unclog) – $200.00
Tub & Shower
- Snake drain up to 25 ft. with hand auger (1hr allowance – no guarantees of unclog) – $200.00
- Repair/replace water stopper and lever (wall repairs extra) – $700.00
- Replace tub spout – $200.00
- Repair/replace shower diverter valve – $465.00
- Replace control handle (qty 1) – $200.00
- Replace shower head and/or arm – $200.00
- Install/replace shower curtain rod – $150.00
- Replace valve stem or cartridge – $200.00
- Replace washers on controls – $335.00
- Repair controls going through back of wall (includes wall repair or installation of access panel) – $1130.00
- Repair controls going through ceramic tile (includes removal of tile only) – $1,600.00
Kitchen
Faucet
- Replace faucet – $265.00
- Replace aerator on faucet – $200.00
- Replace cartridges – $465.00
- Replace washers – $300.00
- Replace sink sprayer – $200.00
Refrigerator
- Install/repair ice box maker behind refrigerator (moving refrigerator extra) – $465.00
- Install/repair ice maker line and connect to supply box behind refrigerator (moving refrigerator extra) – $300.00
Sink
- Replace same size single bowl – $335.00
- Faucet, sprayer, drain system – See Value Prices
- Replace same size with double bowl – $535.00
- Faucet, sprayer, drain system – See Value Prices
- Replace/repair drain tail pipe – $235.00
- Replace P-trap – $235.00
- Replace supply line from valve to fixture – $235.00
- Replace shut off valve – $235.00
- Replace garbage disposal – $270.00
- Unjam garbage disposal (up to 45min.) – $170.00
- Reset garbage disposal – $170.00
- Snake/unclog drain (if possible) up to 25ft. with hand auger (no guarantees of unclog) – $200.00
- Install drain line for appliance pan to route to exterior of home (wall repairs extra and some restrictions may apply) – $600.00
Laundry Room
- Moving washer and/or dryer – Additional Charge
- Install approved box for appliance water supply – $300.00
- Replace hose bib/shut-off valve (price for qty 1, not both) – $470.00
- Replace handle on hose bib/shut-off valve – $235.00
- Repair/replace drain pipe for washing machine (wall repairs extra) – $470.00
- Replace/install new washing machine water supply hoses – $250.00
- Install drain line for appliance pan to route to exterior of home (wall repairs extra and some restrictions may apply) – $615.00
Water Heater (electric)
- Replace existing water heater on ground floor (Includes installation of expansion tanks, seismic straps, and installation of pan; no routing of drain lines.) – $1000.00
- Replace element (upper or lower) – $235.00
- Replace thermostat – $235.00
- Replace temperature and pressure relief valve – $235.00
- Route/install T&P valve discharge line to exterior of home (or drain line for water heater pan) – $1,765.00
- Replace expansion tank – $250.00
- Install new expansion tank – $460.00
- Install or replace seismic straps – $235.00
- Replace supply line (qty 1) – $195.00
- Replace corroded fittings on top (connection parts) if possible – $195.00