Top 10 Handyman Services in Bristol, VA
Top questions to ask before hiring a handyman
Handymen are hired to do many various home improvement tasks. Some are general tradesmen, who have a variety of experiences. Others have licenses and training in electrical work or plumbing. The key is asking what their level of experience is for the type of work you need done. Before you call a handyman, know what you need done along with any important details. You'll want an in-home consultation so that you can walk through the project.
Handyman licensing varies from state to state however it's a good question to ask your handyman. You'll also want to verify the dollar amounts for their surety bond (a third party that can cover payments in case the handyman doesn't pay subcontractors or employees) as well as insurance (in case they damage your property or injure themselves).
After the handyman has had a chance to walk through the project, have him or her outline the scope of work. The details of the project, including labor, materials, supplies, rental equipment, or subcontractors, should be listed as separate line items. If you are on a tight budget or timeline, this is the time to discuss options or alternatives for your project. If the project is small, like hauling debris or performing minor repair work, the handyman should request payment when the job is complete. For larger projects that require ordering of materials or multiple subcontractors, it's more common to pay a deposit.
Obtaining proper permits for home improvement is the responsibility of the homeowner. But very often professional file the permits on behalf of the homeowner and should have a good understanding of the process. When the structure of the home is altered, or when changes are made to the electrical system or gas lines, you may need to file a permit. Discuss your particular project with your handyman and ask if a permit is required.
A good handyman should be happy to share references. Anywhere from three to five past clients should be able to give you a good idea about the handyman's work style, ability to get the job done, and the satisfaction when the job is complete. If a homeowner wasn't satisfied with the handyman, be sure you ask specifically why. Sometimes miscommunication can contribute to unsatisfied customers.
Recent reviews for Bristol Handymen
I can say this if they paint like they drive I wouldn’t let them paint anything! Bunch of toothless inbreds.
Fantastic Lady and does fantastic work! Highly recommend!
Jamie came to our home to check out a very odd problem with our washing machine. Once we explained what it was doing he knew almost immediately what was wrong. He ran diagnostics, fixed the problem and it now works perfectly. We would recommend Jamie to ...
Third Generation Painter 20 + years of tire in the Feild Experience
DO NOT HIRE THESE PEOPLE!!! I was so excited to finally get our entryway painted of our home and had spoken with James on multiple occasions to confirm when he would be here to start the job. He told me he would let me know on Thursday night if it woul...
I had above and beyond home repairs come in and paint my entire house inside and they did a excellent job very clean neat and professional .
I first rated Shawn and Jay a 5 star review for my screened in porch. It was dark the last day they finished completion. So I told them no worries when it gets warmer they can come back and install my ceiling fan as we had planned and correct any issues. ...
I would NOT recommend them to anyone. They messed up my tile floor, blamed it on two of their men. Shawn Hall promised me he would come back and make this right with me. Now he will not return my phone calls, and I am having to prepare to drag him into Co...
Shawn and his crew came and tore down my existing porch and replaced it with Trex decking. I was so pleased with the outcome. When I need something else done I will 100% contact this company again. Thank you for your hard work and communication skills!
Hall s came right over to give estimate very polite and reasonable. I would of hired him but my brother fixed the problem.
My wife and I are very happy with our new deck. Very pleased with the ramp access. We really like the solar lights along the hand rails. He also reused the decking boards from our existing porch to build a trash bin and existing steps on a back door ex...
Excellent value. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent to keep appointment.
They were fast and professional. Done a great job and were more affordable and had better quality than other companies I have had experience with. I will be calling them only from now on.
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