It is hard to gauge an exact amount of how much to charge for a Christmas decorating fee. Before setting a fee, discuss what your client wants you to accomplish (i.e., how much are they willing to spend? Do they want scenes or just lights, etc.). Also ask questions about yourself and your abilities as a decorator. How much experience in decorating do you have? How can this be reflected in your fee? For example, if you have minimal decorating experience, client would not expect an enormous fee.

On the Other: Don't over charge people.

Christmas is a time for giving. Remember to keep the holiday spirit alive and not concentrate just on "making a buck." According to EMS Constructors and Design, a handyman hired to hang holiday lights will charge somewhere between $32.50 to $120 per hour. Remember to keep the rates reasonable. This way your clients are more enticed to recommend you to other people--and word-of-mouth can be the most important factor in a successful business.

Bottom Line

Keep the Christmas spirit alive. Ask yourself questions about your experience and where you fall between the fee schedule. If you are a beginner, perhaps you should charge $32.50 an hour--and more if you have further qualifications. Remember to talk with your client and ask them what they expect out of your services and what their budget is. Working with your clients will help them to talk your services up to their friends and family.

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