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Top questions to ask before hiring a handyman
Handymen are hired to do many various home improvement tasks. Some are general tradesmen, who have a variety of experiences. Others have licenses and training in electrical work or plumbing. The key is asking what their level of experience is for the type of work you need done. Before you call a handyman, know what you need done along with any important details. You'll want an in-home consultation so that you can walk through the project.
Handyman licensing varies from state to state however it's a good question to ask your handyman. You'll also want to verify the dollar amounts for their surety bond (a third party that can cover payments in case the handyman doesn't pay subcontractors or employees) as well as insurance (in case they damage your property or injure themselves).
After the handyman has had a chance to walk through the project, have him or her outline the scope of work. The details of the project, including labor, materials, supplies, rental equipment, or subcontractors, should be listed as separate line items. If you are on a tight budget or timeline, this is the time to discuss options or alternatives for your project. If the project is small, like hauling debris or performing minor repair work, the handyman should request payment when the job is complete. For larger projects that require ordering of materials or multiple subcontractors, it's more common to pay a deposit.
Obtaining proper permits for home improvement is the responsibility of the homeowner. But very often professional file the permits on behalf of the homeowner and should have a good understanding of the process. When the structure of the home is altered, or when changes are made to the electrical system or gas lines, you may need to file a permit. Discuss your particular project with your handyman and ask if a permit is required.
A good handyman should be happy to share references. Anywhere from three to five past clients should be able to give you a good idea about the handyman's work style, ability to get the job done, and the satisfaction when the job is complete. If a homeowner wasn't satisfied with the handyman, be sure you ask specifically why. Sometimes miscommunication can contribute to unsatisfied customers.
Recent reviews for Dale City Handymen
I have multiple properties, both commercial and residential and I use Craftmasters for all of them including my home. There workmanship is outstanding, intelligent solutions to issues, reasonable prices, and very reliable.
Overall final work was good, which saves them. But communication was very lacking (except for the repeated requests for payments on work that had not been completed yet). Requested sketches/plans several times and never got them, yet, they proceeded with ...
Adam responded within 5 minutes of submitting my Porch request. Best combination of affordability and availability. After another contractor bailed on a project, his crew was on site the very next day to ensure the project was done by Christmas. Great qua...
I asked to have a bathroom floor fixed. It required the old tile removed and damaged subfloor replaced. 2 interior doors replaced and 2 bifold doors repaired. I was quoted $1500. I paid $1500. Bathroom floor He demo’d the bathroom floor, removed the toil...
Great Service, Great Quality and Outstanding Professionalism.
They called us and setup an appointment for estimate, but never showed up or called again.
Walter`s painting did an excellent job in my house, I paint my daughter's room and I was beautiful. I give it 5 stars
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THESE MOVERS!!!! THEY ARE BAIT AND SWITCH SCAMMERS! If you search for Tony's phone number in Craigslist, you'll find a bunch of complaints about these guys. They also have a Facebook page that is nothing but complaints about these...
I have used AJC for a various types of small projects in my house. I remodeled my kitchen and it was top notch work. I will definitely be using them again. I highly recommend AJC.
Very Disappointed. I arranged a mobile welding appointment at my location with Brandon (the owner) and took the day off work to be there for the welding. Brandon did not show up on the morning the appointment, and didn't notify me until that evening t...
My rating is two stars not because of the quality of work but for time management or the lack thereof. K.L.B does good work when they show up. I was not pleased that he had been working on my project for a month 3 weeks more than promised. I would have...
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