Pricing & Labour Rates

Clear pricing without hidden promises

Published labour rates help clients understand the starting cost of an owner-led service or crew. Every project still receives a written estimate based on the confirmed scope, access, materials, travel, preparation, and site conditions.

Labour guide—not a one-price-fits-all quotePublished labour rates are starting labour charges in Canadian dollars. Materials, delivery or pickup, disposal, equipment rental, parking, extended travel, difficult access, unusual preparation, approved scope changes, and applicable taxes may be separate when identified in the written estimate.

Standard Labour Guide

Owner-led and crew labour rates

The written estimate identifies the crew size suited to the approved scope. Larger projects will normally use a fixed project price.

One-person service

Owner-Led Service

Suitable for smaller repairs, painting, maintenance, preparation, and approved service work that can be completed safely by one person.

Hourly
$70 per hour
Half day
$280 up to 4 billable hours
Full day
$560 up to 8 billable hours

Two-person crew

Owner + One Crew Member

Suitable when the scope, schedule, lifting requirements, preparation, or installation work benefits from a second crew member.

Hourly
$110 per hour
Half day
$440 up to 4 billable hours
Full day
$880 up to 8 billable hours

Three-person crew

Owner + Two Crew Members

Suitable for larger approved scopes where coordinated preparation, installation, cleanup, or project timing requires a three-person crew.

Hourly
$150 per hour
Half day
$600 up to 4 billable hours
Full day
$1,200 up to 8 billable hours

Hourly labour

Used for approved small jobs, troubleshooting, uncertain site conditions, and additional work. The estimate identifies the applicable crew rate.

Half-day labour

Covers up to four billable labour hours for the selected crew. Work beyond four hours requires written approval or moves to the applicable full-day or project price.

Full-day labour

Covers up to eight billable labour hours for the selected crew. It is not a promise that every project will require or fit within one day.

Fixed project price

Most larger painting, drywall, flooring, trim, and multi-step projects receive one written price based on the approved scope instead of an open-ended hourly charge.

Service Pricing

What affects your project price

Each service is reviewed according to the real work required—not a misleading one-price-fits-all number.

Roll & Brush Painting

Hourly labour guide available

Interior or exterior roll-and-brush application priced from the approved labour structure and confirmed scope.

Usually includes

  • Roll-and-brush application labour
  • Standard work-area protection
  • Basic application cleanup

Price may change with

  • Surface area and ceiling height
  • Number of coats and colours
  • Interior or exterior access and conditions

Spray Painting

Written estimate required

Spray application is priced separately because masking, containment, equipment, ventilation, setup, and overspray control can materially change the work.

Usually includes

  • Approved masking and containment labour
  • Spray-application labour
  • Equipment setup and application cleanup

Price may change with

  • Occupied versus empty work areas
  • Masking and protection complexity
  • Surface area, access, ventilation, and equipment needs

Painting Preparation

Hourly labour guide available

Preparation is separated from paint application so repairs and protection are priced according to the actual condition of the project.

Usually includes

  • Approved patching, sanding, caulking, or priming labour
  • Furniture or surface protection when included in scope
  • Preparation cleanup

Price may change with

  • Wall and trim condition
  • Amount of repair or sanding required
  • Furniture movement, masking, stains, and specialty primers

Drywall, Taping & Plaster Repair

Written estimate required

Repairs ranging from small holes and cracks to larger damaged wall areas.

Usually includes

  • Damage review
  • Repair and finishing labour
  • Standard sanding preparation

Price may change with

  • Damage size and depth
  • Number of drying visits
  • Whether painting is included

Baseboards & Interior Trim

Hourly labour guide available

Removal, fitting, installation, preparation, and finishing of standard trim.

Usually includes

  • Measuring and fitting labour
  • Standard installation
  • Basic finishing preparation

Price may change with

  • Total linear footage
  • Wall and corner conditions
  • Removal of existing trim

Vinyl & Laminate Flooring

Written estimate required

Installation labour for approved vinyl-plank and laminate flooring systems.

Usually includes

  • Layout planning
  • Standard flooring installation
  • Basic work-area cleanup

Price may change with

  • Floor area and room layout
  • Subfloor condition
  • Furniture, stairs, and old-floor removal

Window Cleaning

Hourly labour guide available

Interior, exterior, or combined window-cleaning service by written scope.

Usually includes

  • Accessible glass cleaning
  • Standard frame wipe-down
  • Basic cleanup

Price may change with

  • Number and size of windows
  • Height and access
  • Screens, tracks, and buildup

Lawn & Garden Care

Hourly labour guide available

Routine mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, pruning, planting assistance, and mulch-related labour.

Usually includes

  • Approved lawn or garden task labour
  • Basic work-area cleanup
  • Client-agreed service scope

Price may change with

  • Property size and growth level
  • Planting, pruning, weeding, or mulch volume
  • Travel, equipment, materials, and disposal needs

Seasonal Property Cleanup

Hourly labour guide available

Leaf, yard, and seasonal cleanup priced according to crew time, property conditions, hauling, and disposal requirements.

Usually includes

  • Approved cleanup labour
  • Raking, gathering, or bagging within scope
  • Basic work-area finish cleanup

Price may change with

  • Property size and debris volume
  • Bagging, hauling, and disposal
  • Wet, overgrown, difficult-access, or first-service conditions

Snow Removal

Written estimate required

Snow clearing for approved walkways, entrances, and residential areas.

Usually includes

  • Approved clearing area
  • Standard snow-moving labour
  • Basic access cleanup

Price may change with

  • Snowfall depth and ice
  • Property size
  • Travel and service timing

Trade-Partner / Specialist Projects

Written estimate required

Projects requiring licensed, regulated, specialist, or outside trade work are reviewed before RomeAroundServices represents any scope, price, or provider.

Usually includes

  • Owner review of the requested project
  • Scope coordination when an appropriate provider is available
  • Clear written responsibility before work is authorized

Price may change with

  • Required licence, permit, insurance, or specialist qualification
  • Trade-partner availability and quoted cost
  • Project coordination, access, travel, and approved scope

Garbage & Debris Removal

Written estimate required

Labour for gathering, moving, loading, and disposing of approved debris.

Usually includes

  • Approved removal labour
  • Basic loading assistance
  • Work-area sweep-up

Price may change with

  • Volume and weight
  • Stairs and carrying distance
  • Vehicle, disposal, and facility fees

RomeAroundServices Standard

How public pricing works

Written estimate first

The final job price is provided in writing before work begins. A published labour rate does not replace the project estimate.

Community Rate Assistance

Reduced-rate spaces may be considered for customers experiencing genuine financial need. Requests are reviewed individually, availability is limited, approval is not automatic, and no approved Community Rate may be set below RomeAroundServices' internal profitability floor.

Materials are clearly identified

During the startup phase, clients will usually purchase approved materials directly. Any different arrangement will be written in the estimate.

Travel and access matter

Travel time, parking, stairs, restricted access, carrying distance, and extended service distance may affect the final price.

Disposal and equipment are separate

Disposal fees, rentals, specialty tools, and unusual equipment are included only when written into the estimate.

Changes require approval

Additional work or changes outside the approved scope are priced and approved before they are completed.

Taxes when applicable

Applicable taxes are added only when legally required and will be clearly shown in the written estimate or invoice.

Booking does not set the price

A requested date is not confirmed and does not create a final price until RomeAroundServices reviews the project.

Rates are reviewed

Published labour rates may be reviewed as business costs, service requirements, insurance, equipment, or market conditions change.

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