SteveB wrote:
I wrote the following:


"But, as with anything, you are paying someone who knows what they are
doing
to fix what you can't. I would think that you could find a handyman to
do
it for about $25."



And someone responded:


Unlikely you'll find anyone to do it for anywhere near that price or be
satisfied with the result. This job is going to take several trips,
because you have to do it in steps. I wouldn't do this job in a house
next door for that price. I'd say figure on $100.



You are right. The $100 figure is probably more what the man is going to
have to pay. I have a regular handyman that does a lot of maintenence and
building on my house and my rental. He gives me a break, and for this kind
of job, he would knock it out when he was here doing something else. Most
likely, I would do it.

I lose perspective when I think of things as someone who doesn't have a clue
how to do such a job, and has to go out into the public market to find a
kind sort of Ben Dover repairman.

It is advisable to find and keep a reputable repairman type. Lots of times,
they are close by, you just have to ask around to find those with hidden
talents. A guy who is running a business will charge $100. A friend or
acquaintence who just knows how to do it will probably charge less. Lots of
retired people who would do it for less than $100.

For $100, a guy could buy a book on home repairs ($15), a razor knife ($5),
a drywall knife ($15), a sheet of drywall ($10), some mud ($5), a roll of
tape ($5) and have some dough left over. Plus own the tools and materials
for the next time.

Steve


Yes, and after the wall is patched the patch area will have
to be primed and painted unless you can live with the big
white patch showing. Probably end up painting that one wall
to get a decent colour match unless some touch up paint was
left over from when the room was originally pained.

Waldo