St Paul Handyman provides tips for hiring a handyman to take care of everything on the
homeowner’s to-do list….
From holes
in the drywall to damaged siding, the local handyman should be able to
help. In many cases, relying a home repair contractor to do the work is the most cost effective solution.
Though
hiring a contractor is the most convenient solution to household repair
problems, there are 3 key questions you should ask before allowing them into
your home. Keeping a home functioning
properly with improvements that last is very important, but so is hiring the
right home repair guy for the job.
A reputable handyman will be happy to answer these questions and provide verification of
his qualifications:
Is he
properly insured?
This is the
very first thing that you must know before hiring a home repair contractor. They must carry proper insurance in case they
are injured on your property or cause damage.
Can he
provide a free up-front estimate?
A good
handyman should be able to provide a cost estimate before beginning the
job. Also ask how long it will take to
complete the work.
Is the
company experienced and organized?
Many home repair contractors carry their portfolio with them and are proud to show before
and after photos of their work. Find out
how long they have been in business and get references from previous
customers. They should be well-organized
and confident in what they do. It would
be unreasonable to expect them to be wearing a shirt and tie, but on the other
hand, a sloppy appearance should be a red flag.
Research
several companies before choosing one to work with. Check their Better Business Bureau profile
online and look for customer reviews.
These days, people are quick to post their comments about home service
providers, both positive and negative.
By doing
your research and asking the right questions, you can be confident that you are
making a good choice. A home repair
contractor should not only be convenient, but their work should be
professional.
HandyPro
Handyman Services provides home repairs and maintenance in over 1600 categories
of service including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, seasonal maintenance,
remodeling and additions. They are also
the only handyman service to be certified in senior home modification to
provide services like installing wheelchair ramps and stair lifts and
remodeling bathrooms and kitchens to improve accessibility and mobility in the
home.
Collin
Dickey serves the Twin Cities area, St Paul, Minneapolis and
surrounding neighborhoods. No job is too
big for the local handyman and no job too small to be handled with respect and
attention to detail.