What are the clearest signs a handyman should raise prices?

Q: What are the clearest signs a handyman should raise prices?

Direct answer: Raise rates when you're booked out and turning down work, because demand is telling you your price is too low. Practical steps Check lead time: If you're booked weeks out, you're underpriced for demand. Track decline reasons: If 'too busy' is common, price should be doing the filtering. Test increases: Raise minimums or hourly in small steps and watch acceptance rates. Next step: Run your numbers in the calculator and set a new minimum that protects your day.

Question

Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Raise rates when you're booked out and turning down work, because demand is telling you your price is too low.

Practical steps

Check lead time: If you're booked weeks out, you're underpriced for demand.
Track decline reasons: If 'too busy' is common, price should be doing the filtering.
Test increases: Raise minimums or hourly in small steps and watch acceptance rates.

Next step: Run your numbers in the calculator and set a new minimum that protects your day.