Book Colin by the Block

2-Hour Block: $225. Up to 2 hours on site.

Half Day Block: $395. Up to 4 hours on site.

Full Day Block: $725. 8 working hours on site (lunch is off the clock).

Extra time: $95 per hour, in 30-minute steps, only if my schedule allows and only after you say yes.

Landlords and big lists: prepay three Half Day Blocks for $1,125 (save $60) and use them within 90 days.

Homes within about 30 minutes of Euclid are included. Farther out, ask first.

• Me, on site and working for the full block you booked.
• My basic hand and power tools: drill/driver, saws, levels, stud finder, step ladders, and a telescoping ladder.
• Drop cloths and protection for floors and furniture in the work area.
• Small shop supplies for small jobs: a few screws, wall anchors, one tube of caulk, patch compound and sandpaper.
• Cleanup of the work area and up to one contractor bag of job debris.
• A one-year workmanship guarantee on my labor.
• An honest heads-up when something on your list needs a licensed pro instead.

• Materials: paint, fixtures, parts, lumber, mulch and plants. You supply them or add Materials Pickup.
• Licensed or permitted work: new electrical circuits or wiring, gas lines, moving or adding plumbing lines or drains, HVAC, roofing and structural changes. Like-for-like swaps of faucets, toilets, light fixtures and fans are fine.
• Heights: roof and upper-story work only where I can get to it safely. If something’s out of reach, I’ll tell you up front.
• Heavy items: I work solo. TVs up to 50 inches, and nothing one person can’t lift safely unless you have a second person ready to help.
• Hazards: mold, asbestos or lead paint removal, pests and biohazard cleanup.
• Bigger projects: appliance repair, tree removal, full flooring installs and bathroom remodels get their own quote.
• Leftover time: if we finish early, I keep working down your list. Unused time doesn’t roll over or get refunded.

• Extra time: $95/hr in 30-minute steps, if my schedule allows.
• Materials Pickup: I shop before I arrive. Cost plus 15%, receipts included.
• Haul-Away: $75 for up to 6 contractor bags or a few small items.
• Return Visit: $125 for a 1-hour follow-up within 7 days, for second coats, mud that needs to dry, or a part that’s on order.

Text your to-do list, a few photos, and your town to 216-800-5883. I’ll tell you which block fits, or if part of the list needs its own quote or a licensed pro. Full Day Blocks may need a quick walkthrough first. Once you approve the plan, you’re on the schedule.

• The clock starts when I arrive and ends when the block is up and the area is cleaned.
• Unplanned store runs during the block count as block time. Materials Pickup avoids that.
• I work your list in the order you set. If something will run long, I tell you before I start it.
• Scheduling can shift with weather. If anything moves, I’ll update you as early as I can.

I show up on time, walk the list with you for a few minutes, then get to work. I check in before any change to the plan, like hidden damage, missing parts or a task that needs more time than expected. At the end, we walk through what got done and what’s left.

• Your list in priority order, with photos.
• Materials on site, or Materials Pickup booked.
• Clear access to the work areas and a spot in the driveway.
• Pets kept away from the work area so they stay safe and don’t slip out while I’m coming and going.

• No deposit: you don’t pay anything up front.
• Rescheduling: free with at least 48 hours’ notice.
• Late cancellation: less than 48 hours’ notice costs 50% of the block price.
• Same-day cancellation, no-show or no access: if you cancel the day of, aren’t home, or I can’t get into the work area when I arrive, the full block price is due. That day was held for you and turned other customers away.
• Payment: due when the block is done. Cash, check or card (card preferred, through Square). Payments more than 5 days late may be subject to a late fee.