My Rates

Typically I bill on a time and materials basis for actual time to complete a project. Before starting, I am always happy to provide an estimate and updates as to how a project is tracking as items progress.

 I am also always happy to provide recommendations on how to keep project costs to a minimum or stay within a budget. Firm fixed pricing is also available but requires a well defined scope and limited changes.

Standard Rates

$90/hr

I generally bill all projects on a time and materials basis at $90 per hour. I am happy to provide a verbal or written estimate before the project begins and will consider fixed price estimates for certain projects as they are required.

My rates reflect that this is not my primary source of income. I have a full time job in addition to my technology consulting work, which means that I am unavailable during normal business hours, Monday to Friday. This works well for many homes and businesses where it is desirable to have technology work done outside of normal business hours, but I want to be clear that I have an obligation to my full time position ahead of my consulting work. My rates reflect this dynamic.
 
The benefit is that clients pay a rate significantly less than that of a full time professional with my experience, with the understanding that work typically occurs on evenings or weekends.
EMERGENCY RATES

In rare situations, emergency rates may be triggered. Please see the full emergency rates policy here.

Travel Costs

Many tasks can be performed remotely, but when on-site work is required or preferred, travel costs pay apply. Generally for Washington, DC and some areas of Maryland immediately adjacent to NE DC, no travel costs apply. For further travel within the region, I can provide an estimate of travel costs, which account for my time and expenses traveling to a site.

For travel to other areas, actual travel costs will be quoted upfront and included on the final invoice, along with a provision for my time. For clients with schedule flexibility, I can often arrange site visits during existing personal travel, which eliminates most costs for the client.