Frequently Asked Questions

Handyman rates in Austin typically run $60–$125 per hour for independent contractors, or $200–$500+ for half-day visits from professional services. For a multi-task visit — where you want several things handled in one session — expect $300–$1,000 depending on the scope and whether any work requires a licensed specialist (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

MyHuis quotes flat rates upfront, so you know the total before we start — no hourly fees, no surprise bills. Most homeowners use us to knock out 6–10 tasks in a single half-day visit, which works out significantly cheaper than booking separate contractors for each job.

No. We quote flat rates upfront so you know exactly what you'll pay before any work begins. No hourly fees, no hidden charges.

The Home Reset starts at $499. It's a half-day visit where your dedicated handyman works through your repair backlog — typically 6–10 tasks in a single visit. Final pricing depends on the task list.

Yes. The MyHuis Home Care Plan gives you a set number of visits per year at a fixed annual price — starting at $799/year for the Essential plan (5 visits) and $1,499/year for the Managed plan (10 visits). It's designed for homeowners who want their property consistently maintained without thinking about it.

No. Quotes are free, and we don't charge a coordination fee when we manage subcontractors on your behalf. You pay the subcontractor's quoted price for their work, and our coordination — sourcing, vetting, getting competitive quotes, scheduling, and managing the project — is included as part of how we work.

Yes. MyHuis is fully insured and bonded — your protection comes through us, since you're contracting with MyHuis directly. Every person who works on your home, whether in-house or a subcontractor we bring in, carries their own insurance as well, and is vetted by us. We also back every job with a 90-day workmanship warranty: if our work fails, we fix it free, no questions asked.

A mix. Day-to-day repairs and maintenance are handled by a small, consistent team — some in-house, some trusted subcontractors we work with regularly — all vetted and insured by us. You see the same faces, not a rotating cast. For larger or specialized jobs (recent example: a sizable siding repair), we bring in additional vetted, insured subcontractors and manage the project end-to-end: scoping, competitive pricing, and a clear recommendation with your input before anything gets booked. Yard work runs the same way. You only deal with us, and everyone who shows up is vetted, insured, and accountable to us.

Yes. We follow City of Austin and surrounding jurisdiction rules and pull permits whenever a job requires one. Our internal intake tools flag permit-triggering work — like panel upgrades, water heater replacements, gas line work, and certain structural changes — before the job is scheduled, so nothing slips through. Permitted work is performed by appropriately licensed subcontractors in our network, and we coordinate inspections on your behalf.

Every MyHuis job includes a 90-day workmanship warranty. If anything we performed fails within 90 days due to our workmanship, we come back and fix it at no charge — no deductible, no service fee. The warranty covers the labor on what we did. Manufacturer defects on parts are covered separately by the manufacturer's warranty (we'll help you file if needed). To make a claim, reply to your job confirmation email or call us at (877) 378-1516 and we'll schedule the return visit.

However works best for you. Most clients use a lockbox, smart lock code, or coordinate access with a tenant or property manager. We document the access method in your job record so the same approach is used every visit. Before-and-after photos are sent within 24 hours of the job, so you can see exactly what was done without being on-site.

We don't run an emergency dispatch service. Most jobs are scheduled within 48 hours of approval, and the typical timeline is: pricing within 24 hours, scheduling within 48 hours of your approval. If you have something genuinely urgent (active leak, no hot water, lockout), let us know when you submit your request and we'll do our best to prioritize.

Every job ends with a documented quality check. The technician completes a job-specific checklist and submits before/after photos before leaving the site, which are reviewed against the original scope before your job report is sent. For larger projects involving subcontractors, we do a separate post-job walkthrough. If anything doesn't meet the original scope or our standard, we fix it before the job is closed out.

Most jobs are booked within 48 hours of your request.

You'll receive a pricing email within 24 hours. Once you approve, we schedule the visit — typically within 48 hours. After the job, you receive before/after photo documentation within 24 hours.

You'll see the same small team across your visits — we keep it tight on purpose so whoever shows up already knows your home, your preferences, and your maintenance history. For larger or specialized projects, we may bring in additional vetted, insured pros, but you always have one point of contact: us.

Before/after photos, a detailed work report, and a maintenance record stored in your customer portal — useful for insurance claims, resale disclosures, or future reference.

Most visits run 2 to 6 hours depending on the task list. A standard Home Reset is a half-day visit covering 6–10 tasks. Single-task visits (a faucet replacement, a TV mount) are usually under 2 hours. Larger or coordinated projects involving subcontractors are scheduled separately with their own timeline. When we send your quote, we include an estimated time on site so you can plan around it.