9 things a handyman won’t reveal (but homeowners should be aware of)
Nobody can do everything.
People should beware of all the tinkerers who say they can “do anything”. A person who advertises that he could do it all, including mowing lawns, painting, renovating and building houses, is doubtful. This is not a guy that owners would like to hire. In fact, they can only trust a person who honestly admits if they are not the best person for the job and recommends someone else.
They can try “do it yourself”
Before enlisting the help of a technician to fix a clogged sink/shower drain, householders can try using a plunger or Zip-it drain cleaning tool. Both of them can fix the problem in a jiffy.
People should be careful with franchise employees
Generally, a handyman who comes from a national franchise undergoes evaluation and training with a boss that people can complain to if there is a problem. However, they may come across an employee who disregards quality but charges a much higher price.
Anyone can learn to do it.
Homeowners can search online sites like YouTube before doing a job. A devoted handyman is always up-to-date on the latest trends and products, and is willing to learn things that can improve his skill.
They should inspect your house.
A house must be maintained by its owner. Therefore, this should be inspected at least once a year. There may be rotten wood, loose tiles, or leaks around windows and doors. They won’t spend as much hiring a handyman to make such repairs as they will to replace them after years of neglect.
They can recommend a handyman to their friends.
When a handyman is efficient and trustworthy he does not need publicity as he can be recommended. You can easily find work through word of mouth. According to a popular handyman, he used to post his phone number on his truck. However, after 6 months, he had to remove the ad because he received too many calls for him to handle.
They charge more when they are loaded with work
A handyman may quote a different price than another customer, even if it is the same job. This is because most workers get paid more when they are too busy. Also, they charge more when they don’t like to work in a place because it’s too dirty.
They should ask before throwing anything away.
They shouldn’t throw anything away as a handyman could fix it. A handyman can repair broken windows, doors, frames, furniture, medical beds, and toys, among others. There was a man who left his lawnmower outside and went to the store to buy a new one. The handyman fixed it before he got home with the replacement.
Owners can ask if they can help.
When people are on a tight budget but need some repairs done, they can ask the maintenance staff to help them pay a lower price. Even if they aren’t that helpful, handymen can lower their rate when they can haul materials or clean up messes after the job is done.