Top 10 Handyman Services in South St. Paul, MN
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 South St. Paul Handymen
Handyman Connection of Eden Prairie lied from beginning to end. The quote stated including materials, but they then asked us to buy the materials before they started the work. When questioned they said that me expecting the word "including" to mean incl...
Great group of young talented men to work with. I am glad to be part of a very hard working group. Check out all their videos on YouTube. #HandymanConnection #SmartMoveMedia
Our deck was seriously distressed to the point that we considered a complete tear down. The Handyman team replaced the bad wood and powerwashed and it now looks great. Really great, in fact. Highly recommend. Responsive, punctual, and professional in ...
Johnny did a great job modifying our laundry room to accommodate a new washer and dryer. We were happy with the quality of his work, and we also appreciated that he understood our budget.
Matt does all of our repairs on the fiberglass units, we are very happy with the quality of his work. Dean
Matt does the repair on all Ferguson's units since he started his business. We are 100% happy with the quality of work Matt does. He is a perfectionist when it comes to his work, we have never had a complaint when Matt goes to our job sites. I would r...
did a great job repairing our fiberglass tub/shower. on time and cleaned everything up when he was done.
After Nikki took on the project, it was very smooth and effortless for us. Just the thought of trying to reorganize and maximize the space for something as important as a home office (that is actually used 8+ hours a day as a home office) is daunting for...
They've organized our house for a few years now and have consistently done a wonderful job. I can never come close to getting the house as clean myself. Nikki responds to emails within less than 24 hours if I need to re-schedule and they have been very fl...
This company does crappie work and took forever to get done after numerous phone calls and had to have work redone due to poor craftsmanship. I really wonder if he knows what he's doing. I would never recommend this company to anyone.
Not a great experience. First day was a window from 7am to 12pm, he did not show up until 2pm. He called twice to say he was running late. I had a somewhat small job that we agreed to a price and he said he would start work Saturday early morning. I...
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