Simple, transparent tech-support pricing.
Pay-as-you-go IT help for your home and business, plus clear fixed pricing for projects and setups — always with a written estimate up front and no long contracts. One accountable expert, 20+ years of experience.
How pricing works
Ways to work with me
Pick what fits the job — pay-as-you-go help by the hour, or a scoped project quoted up front. Every engagement starts with a written estimate.
Hourly Support
One-off fixes, troubleshooting, and setup help — for homes and businesses. On-site or remote. One-hour minimum on-site; billed in 30-minute increments when remote.
Projects & Setups
Migrations, security hardening, new-device setup, backups, network work — one-time, scoped, and quoted up front.
AI, Websites & Social
Business automation, done-for-you websites, and daily social posting have moved to our sister site. Same owner, same standards.
Pay-as-you-go
Hourly support, billed fairly
No contract required. Every hourly job starts with an upfront estimate. On-site visits have a one-hour minimum; remote work is billed in 30-minute increments — no rounding up to the hour.
Standard Rate
One-off fixes, projects, and scheduled work during normal business hours. One-hour minimum on-site; billed in 30-minute increments when remote — with an estimate before I begin.
After-Hours & Emergency
Evenings, weekends, holidays, and urgent incidents (1.5× standard). When something can’t wait until morning, I’m on it.
Common projects
Starting-from pricing for one-time work
Every project begins with a free consultation and a written, fixed estimate. Final pricing depends on your systems and scope.
| Project | Starting from |
|---|---|
| New computer setup & data transfer | $175 / device |
| Home or office Wi-Fi & network setup | $175 |
| Network & security hardening | $2,500 |
| Secure remote access & VPN setup | $1,500 |
| Email / Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace migration | $750 |
| Backup & disaster-recovery setup | $1,200 |
| “Got hacked?” emergency response & cleanup | $500 |
Prices in USD. These are starting points — you’ll always get a firm quote before any work begins.
Looking for AI automation, a website, or social media?
Business automation, done-for-you websites, and daily social posting now live at htcs.ai — our sister site for AI-powered business services. Same owner, same plain-English approach.
No surprises
What every engagement includes
Upfront estimates
You approve the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
No long contracts
Projects are fixed-price and one-time; IT help is pay-as-you-go.
Fair, precise billing
One-hour minimum on-site; remote work billed in 30-minute increments — no rounding up.
One accountable expert
You work with Ryan directly — not a rotating help desk.
Pricing FAQ
Common questions
Do you require a long-term contract?
No. IT help is pay-as-you-go by the hour, and project work is quoted up front and delivered for a fixed price. No long-term commitments.
How does the hourly rate work?
Standard work is $120/hour with an upfront estimate. On-site visits have a one-hour minimum; remote work is billed in 30-minute increments — no rounding up. After-hours and emergency work — evenings, weekends, and urgent incidents — is billed at $180/hour (1.5×).
Do you work with home users, or only businesses?
Both. Hourly IT help and project work are available to households, home offices, and small businesses alike.
Do you still do AI automation, websites, or social media?
Yes — those services now live at htcs.ai, our sister site for AI-powered business services. Same owner, same standards. Head there for pricing and details.
What if I’m not sure what I need?
Start with a free consultation. I’ll assess your setup and recommend the most cost-effective path — hourly or a fixed-price project.
Not sure which fits? Let’s map it out — free.
Book a no-obligation consultation and I’ll recommend the right path for your home or business — with a clear, written estimate before any work begins.
No obligation. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll say so and point you in a better direction.