I have been asked to decorate the interior of a house for Christmas. And wonder if there is a formula or guide line to follow for charging. Kitchen,entry,livingroom,bedroom,bathroom, hottub room and tree. What should the hourly rate be? For shopping for items as well? Travel time? And what/how do you charge for the use of your ornaments, there will be over 100 on the tree, plus garland, lights, figurines, candle holders and wreathes etc. elsewhere. Also hand picked pine cones. She has asked that it be elegant, so the items are not cheap. Also, if any get broken, what would I charge? Full price? They are used, but replacement isn't always possible. OOps I guess thats another few questions. But all related. Does that count? Don't answer that.
Decorating & Remodeling - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
get on the internet and look up contracts for that sort of stuff...make sure you cover every detail, rental of your ornaments, labor, gas, and also if they should lose or damge items...try to google it...Barnes and Noble (a bookstore) also has a book on different types of contracts.. don't be a fool, get it in writing...if you want to protect you and your client...it also prevents anxiety:)
Answer 2 :
The cost of the products, plus 5%, plus gas, plus $10 an hour for ALL time involved, including driving and shopping.
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