Choosing the Right Handyman
Looking for a handyman can be a daunting task for someone who has never done it before, or for someone who is new to an area and faced with a sea of unfamiliar names. To help people avoid negative experiences, we at My South Florida Handyman have put together some tips and things to watch out for when hiring a handyman. Hopefully this will make the decision easier for you and increase your likelihood of having a satisfactory experience.
- Always deal with licensed contractors, and make sure to get their state license number. This ensures that the handyman is current with proper practices, code requirements, and the like. Here's our license # CRC1329465 Also, you may visit Florida License Search to look up anyone by name or number.
- Make sure the handyman is properly insured. This helps make sure any damage is covered. It also covers the handyman in case he hurts himself.
- Ask for references. An experienced handyman should have several he can give you. References should be able to vouch for the handyman’s abilities and honesty. Be sure to ask the references for specifics about the jobs done. They should have a ready answer and not sound like they’re thinking something up.
- Ask the handyman directly about his past experience. Ask him about his last job, and see if the answer shows a professional level of understanding.
- Check the internet as well as around your area for any bad reports on the handyman. Sites like RipOffReport.com are favorites for complainers, and are good places to dig up negative reviews. Ideally, there won’t be any complaints for the handyman you’re considering hiring.
- Get a written quote. This will help prevent bad surprises at the end of the job.
Here at My South Florida Handyman, we are properly licensed and insured, and we have over 20 years of carpentry experience. You can feel safe that we will competently handle your remodeling jobs as well as other handyman work. As you can see on our site, we have many testimonials from satisfied customers. We can provide specific references upon request.
At My South Florida Handyman, we pride ourselves on being able to provide quality results at fair rates. Yet we do not cut corners with our work—we take pride in our results, and we would never jeopardize our quality level with slipshod techniques. You can count on proper and ethical techniques when you hire us. Along with making sure the actual job is done right, we make sure the customer experience is top notch as well. We always show up on time for scheduled jobs and estimates. We also try to keep disruption to a minimum. We will let you know how long to expect each project to take, and we'll never spring surprise fees on you!
We do many types of handyman work, including repairs and installations. Do you need major appliances hooked up? No problem. How about having your doors fixed? Again, no problem; we can fix any kind of door. We can also fix drywall, toilets, ceiling fans, and more. New installations are also no problem for us. We can put in new toilets, ceiling fixtures, electrical sockets, and more. We can also do carpentry “from scratch” and make custom furniture and other items for prices which are normally more economical than those you’d find at a furniture store. We can even make replicas based on pictures. If you want a piece just like one from a catalog, or perhaps something which replicates antique furniture your grandparents had, just contact us.
When you need a handyman, there is no need to stare at a list of unknowns in a phone book. Just contact My South Florida Handyman and set up an appointment. You can then rest assured that you’ll get the job done right and in a timely manner.