Most East Alton handyman services always charge by the hour. Removing the cost of supplies or materials for your housing project, you will see that you have totally reduced and saved a lot on the labor cost. Also, faults made during the work are usually fixed by a handyman without asking for any additional payment. If you compare the cost that you might probably incur by hiring contractors, you will realize that you spent less for all the repair and renovations made. Add to that the guarantee that all damages throughout the project will be taken care of at no extra cost. The nicest part of this is that most handyman services allow their clients to purchase all the materials needed for the project. That will give you more flexibility to choose the design that you want and the materials that will match your budget.