Top 10 Handyman Services in St. Michael, MN
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 St. Michael Handymen
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We had Pro Local replace the siding on our house and they came out and went through the different colors and when we decided to hire them, the handled everything from measurements, ordering the materials, and the replaced it with in days of the materials ...
A great and professional team, reasonable price and fast performance, for a business project, we are very satisfied with their performance, it is definitely recommended
Tim did a fantastic job on our stucco. He is very good at what he does. He pays attention to detail, is very reasonable with his prices. I would highly recommend him. He's an all around great guy! Thanks Tim I'll be calling u again for my stucco needs
Tim completely cleared a very ice packed and snow filled driveway. He did an amazing job, it was spotless and fast!! Very impressed with his communication before, during and after the job was done. We will definitely be calling him again and for more than...
Horrible reliability. He was paid for a job that he never completed. He took advantage of a kind soul that trusted him enough to get the job done right and efficiently, neither of which happened. After being called upon to finish the job, he postponed num...
Didn't call or show up as promised. I wouldn't call him again, he caused us a great delay in our project.
Matt does all of our repairs on the fiberglass units, we are very happy with the quality of his work. Dean
did a great job repairing our fiberglass tub/shower. on time and cleaned everything up when he was done.
