For someone worth his salt, I'd expect to pay at least $25/ hour plus parts, if needed. It is his tools, truck, and time to get to and from your home. As for a quote, most jobs probably can't be accurately quoted. Most handyman jobs involve fixing, repairing, modifying, correcting, or adding. Who knows what hids beneath the surface, or how bad the "broken" is, or whether there are still compatible parts available. Over the years I've helped neighbors out on "handyman projects" and many seem to involve more work than first thought and at least one run to the hardware store for something.
You can get an idea of what it will take to complete the job, but your best to control costs is to monitor how efficiently the work is progressing.
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