The percentage of Americans without health insurance just hit an all-time low. The percentage of Americans that do not have health insurance now sits at 8.6%, the lowest on record, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
1 Independent handyman: Pricing for a self-employed or independent handyman typically ranges from $20 to $75 per hour.2  Professional handyman company: The typical cost for hiring a handyman via a professional company is $50-$125 per hour. Independent handyman: Pricing for a self-employed or independent handyman typically ranges from $20 to $75 per hour.
Local rates vary as the experience level and how busy the plumber is. A handyman may have cheap rates, and a plumber may be more. Both could probably do the job, but what's the comfort level with repairs made by .... (you fill in the blank). 2-3 hours would run easily $500 with any parts that I supply.