Cautions & concernsThis was also forwarded by the Alderman's office. There's some more material to offer on the blog, but that can wait until tomorrow.
- Some handymen are licensed and some are not. Limited recourse for damage done by an unlicensed contractor
- Ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance. If a worker is injured on your property you may be liable for medical bills
- Ask for three references and check on them. Ask them now long the referral has known him/her, and what is the relationship
- Ask friends, neighbors, local mom & pop hardwars stores and picky people for recommendations
- If you use the phon book to choose a handyman, check with the local police for a criminal record. Also check with the Better Business Bureau for a record of complaints
- Get two to three estimates. Choose the middle bid
- Get a bid in writing and signed. Know up from what you are paying for. Ask if supplies are included in the bid
- Only make a partial payment upfrone. Pay the entire amound once you are content with the finished work
- Be reasonable and understanding when glitches occure. They usually do.
This wasn't the type of thing I could merely copy and paste, unfortunately.
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