How do I estimate how long a handyman job will take?
Direct answer: Use job history, standardized tasks, and job kits to predict time more accurately. Experience builds accuracy, but systems accelerate it.
Practical steps
- Standardize the routine: Same setup, same teardown, same reset every day.
- Use kits and par levels: Repeat jobs get pre-packed tools/parts and weekly restocks.
- Buffer and confirm: Zone routes, add transitions, and confirm access the day before.
Next step: Pick your #1 repeat job and build a kit + checklist this week.
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