Handyman: How to Locate a Great One
Author: Stirling Gardner
Employing a reliable repair man can be hard and most people have had annoying experiences with repair men. Many times they will not even show up, they will not return telephone messages, and a lot of them, if given the possibility will overprice you.
Here are seven tips to hiring a great repair man
Write up a to-do file of all the repairs that need to be done ahead of you make any phone calls. Your list might include: Replace light fixture, new bathroom vanity, install garage door, etc. If you keep this list at hand while you are setting up potential phone calls, you will be able to provide the repair man a better plan of all the handiwork that needs to be finished in your property. They will be familiar with the scope of the chore before they go into your domicile. Not all repair men consider themselves a Renaissance repair man and nearly all will tell you if specific repairs are outside of his realm of expertise.
Begin your list of repair man prospects.
The best way to embark on your search is to research your local newspaper or telephone directory and find listings for "house repair". Know that, 'simplest' does not neccessairly mean 'best'.
Many of the top repair men do not solicit business because they do not need to. Since if you are a first-rate repair man, you will secure a reputation that keeps you more occupied than you have time in the week. After a brief amount of time, they no longer have a desire to solicit business. They collect word of mouth referrals and should stay engaged all twelve months if they are really accomplished.
How do you find these accomplished repair men? Easy. Ask around. You can inquire with your friends, call a local landlord or friends who live close by.
Secret Tip: Try communicating with a real estate agent that focuses on advertising distressed properties or property flipping. They will not only know repair men that do first-rate repairs, but do it in the amount of time required and for cheap.
Ask questions before you even ask a repair man for a price.
A few inquiries might include:
How do you assess your work?
Do you give gratis estimates? If not, how much money and does that apply to the labor done?
Do you charge by the hour or by the job?
Do you have a minimum amount of time that you work? For instance, if it is a really little job and takes him only fifteen minutes, some repair men will have a two hour minimum, so be sure you ask.
Write down everyones hourly cost.
Inquire if they add a surcharge for supplies. Occasionally they will charge ten to twenty percent above cost for supplies they have to go secure. If this is the case, inquire if you can procure them on your own and have them put in by the repair man. If so, most repair men will tell you precisely what you have to buy.
Get at least 3 bids.
Do not always choose the cheapest one. You will more often than not find the medium bid to be the ideal combination of skill, experience and price.
Get your bid written down on paper.
Look at your estimate and make sure it states everything you have agreed to: Labor, materials, job due date, etc.
Do not pay for everything up front.
Any repair man worth his weight in salt will expect partial payment up front with additional payments to come during the course of the job. Final payment should only be made once the job is completed to your satisfaction.About the Author:
Stirling Gardner consults for EZ Landlord Forms - your best online resource for a state specific
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