Mostly within a week.

When I can start work obviously depends upon the current schedule. But I try and keep a few days a week free for my own projects, which I can reshedule to make room for customers who need something done now.

If it is an extremely urgent job, such as something affecting home security, then I may be able to reschedule my current work so that I can respond. Most people are understanding.

Yes.

I have a Business Insurance Policy for Handyperson & Property Maintenance Services for General and Product Liability.

I am happy to provide a Certificate of Currency upon commencement of work. I am not posting it here in case someone would copy it.

MP Workman is a registered business name of MP ASTERISK PTY LTD. You can verify this with the following search ABN Search . 

Yes.

Although with the increased travel expense, and more difficult scheduling, you may be better off with a local handyman.

Because I am not a builder.

Once the work is worth over $16k it must be contracted with a registered builder. Even work over $10 requires a contract.

More information: Building Contracts - Consumer Affairs Victoria

No.

If I am on the job and I am on the phone, you will only be charged for the time if it is directly related to your job, for example ordering materials. I stop the clock for any non-work related occassions, be they personal calls, tea breaks or toilet breaks.

Taking customer calls in the field is part and parcel of running a small business. I minimse the impact this has, and I ask you to remember how nice it is for you to be able to ring me and talk to me instead of leaving a message. Or on the other hand to forgive me for not answering while I am up a ladder with gloves on and a paint brush in one hand and a paint pot in the other.