Things to Know About Hiring a Handyman

July 3, 2019

Hiring a handyman to perform repairs and renovations around your house could be the best decision you ever make. A quality handyman can help save you time, money and a whole lot of stress. In order to find the right handyman for the job you will have to do a little research. You will want to make a list of potential handymen and then interview each one to find out which has the skills and pricing options to fit your requirements. There are a few more things that you should be aware of when you are searching for the right handyman:

  1. Never hire any handyman without performing some research and interviewing them first.
  2. Never hire a handyman that shows up at your door unsolicited. These people are most likely scam artists or criminals.
  3. Never agree to work with anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable or someone who pressures you into agreeing to things that you are not comfortable with. Itís simply not worth it.
  4. Always ask your handyman about their pricing and their skill levels. Provide them with a list of what repairs you need done around your home and ask the handyman if he will be able to fix them.
  5. Always be clear about a handymanís pricing before you hire them. Pricing for individual handymen will vary widely, but in general you should be prepared to pay anywhere from $30 an hour to $60 an hour for a professional handymanís services.
  6. Never allow any handyman or other contractor to begin working on your home unless both of you has signed a detailed contract first. This is for your protection.
  7. Never release payment to a handyman or any other contractor until you have reviewed their work and have agreed that it is acceptable.
    Knowing these simple facts could save you a lot of time and trouble down the road.