Four Important Questions To Ask Your Handyman

Hiring a handyman is a great way to shorten your to do list

. When you choose to enlist household help, you can free up your time to devote to other things that you enjoy. Instead of spending a beautiful Saturday doing yard work (or nagging your spouse to take care of it), you can hire someone else to do the dirty work. If you lack the time or know how to paint your shed, you can pay someone else to take care of the job. A person who specializes in odd jobs will often be more than happy to provide you with an estimate, purchase materials, and do the work - all for one flat rate. However, before you hire someone to help you and go skipping off into the sunset, there are a few questions you should ask.

Do You Provide a Free Estimate?

First, ask the handyman or service you are considering to provide you with an estimate. This will allow you to budget properly for the work you will be having done. Ask them to include time, labor, and materials as one flat fee, so you can plan appropriately. Also, be sure to ask if they will be picking up the materials they need or if you'll be responsible for purchasing them before the work begins.

Do You Provide a Guarantee?

Many handyman services will offer a guarantee - if you're not happy with the work, they'll fix it until you are. Be sure to ask the services you're considering if they have a similar policy. After all, you want the job done right the first time.

Do You Have References?

Be sure to ask the service provider you've chosen if they have references that you may contact. This will allow you to determine how pleased others were with the service that they're offering. If the workers that you've decided on won't provide references, it may be time to make a different choice. Most professionals worth their salt are more than happy to provide a list of satisfied clients.

Do You Offer Discounts?

In this economy, every penny counts. Some handyman services offer discounts if you pay in cash, are a senior citizen, or have a spouse in the military. Be sure to ask the provider you have chosen if they offer this type of discount. You may be pleasantly surprised by the reduction in your bill.

by: Abigail Aaronson

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