Top 10 Handyman Services in Halifax, 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 Halifax Handymen
I would highly recommend use someone else. His work on our home has failed every inspection, some 2 times. Had to hire professional electricians, professional plumbers and a professional builder to redo all the mess. He works when he wants, some days only...
These guys were great with communicaton and response. They came out the same day and took care of fixing my door. They also took some time and repaired an issue with my kitchen tile while they were here. Very polite and professional. I would recommend the...
I would NOT hire Darius again. He did a sloppy job on my project. Then he demanded to get paid even though I told him I was not happy with the work he did. There are others that take pride in their work and not do sloppy work and demand to get paid.
I hired Darius in November of last year and let him go December due to inconsistency in coming to work and work quality. Now many court problems getting my money back for work he didn’t do due to being let go. My advise no matter how bad he makes you feel...
Darius did multiple projects at my home from painting the basement patching the roof to building a new deck he was excellent to work with very friendly and affordable nice to know you can trust someone to work on my home for a great price and outstanding ...
Great company! They had a small situation with my painting where one of their lead contractor's helper didn't perform his job correctly causing the lead contractor to come back and fix it by himself but they company stuck it out until the end.
Darius and Richard were an excellent group of workers, they were very pleasant to deal with, were honest, trustworthy and worked hard to get our renovations done to our house! We would definitely recommend them to anyone and have continued to utilize thi...
These guys were great! Came out the same day we posted the job and worked until it was done- at 8:00pm. Asked that they remove brush and logs from our property. When they discovered snakes (!) they let us know and kept us in the loop on what was going ...
Terrible experience. Had an appointment to meet but never showed. I wrote a text 15 minutes after the scheduled time and the reply was they were not going to be able to make the appointment but could I do another day, or later time that day. A simple text...
Called on a Friday afternoon and they came the next morning to fix my fence. They were professional and on time. I would definitely recommend them!
Called and met with lewis. Agreed on a price they wanted half up front. I give it to them. They started and right off the bat you could see they didnt know what they where doing. I told them we needed to part ways and they kept my money and would not retu...
A nightmare. I posted a four-page document with photos of the results. I'm still finding "popcorn paint" on carpet and curtains.
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