thefed
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I am experiencing some VERY troubling times with some local handymen hired to do work at some of my properties. They avoid my calls, show up if they like, never get stuff done right etc. Im also trying to get some contractors lined up for a garage I'm building (tree removal, excavating, concrete) and nobody shows up if...thats if they even return the call to begin with!!! WTF
I've gone thru 3 'handy'men so far, and am locking the 4th out of a rehab tomorrow evening (30+ days so far to complete a 4 day job)
Do any of you employ a handyman for stuff around the house you are incapable of or too lazy to do? What kinds of projects do they do for you and what do they charge?
I'm thinking of starting a handyman company that focuses on CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH A SMILE. I'll answer the phones, give reasonable and sound advice, help the homeowner save a few bucks, do professional work, and even turn down work I cant do.
I can do a lot of things from carpentry to some plumbing and electrical, yard work, painting, minor cement repair, light fixtures, door hanging, floor refinishing, tile, drywall, ceiling fans, hauling etc. Not to mention I could push he duct cleaning while I'm there!
I put an ad on craigslist and got a quick response. I have a job lined up to replace an entry door for a lady, and she has other odd jobs ready for me if I pass the sniff test. I am planning on a 5 hour project, and I'm getting $250
pleaseshare your experiences and perception of these so-called handymen. I perceive handymen as jobless vagrants trying to make a few bucks since they arent really employable....but there must be a few good ones out there (except the chais ie mr handyman, handyman conection etc)
I've gone thru 3 'handy'men so far, and am locking the 4th out of a rehab tomorrow evening (30+ days so far to complete a 4 day job)
Do any of you employ a handyman for stuff around the house you are incapable of or too lazy to do? What kinds of projects do they do for you and what do they charge?
I'm thinking of starting a handyman company that focuses on CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH A SMILE. I'll answer the phones, give reasonable and sound advice, help the homeowner save a few bucks, do professional work, and even turn down work I cant do.
I can do a lot of things from carpentry to some plumbing and electrical, yard work, painting, minor cement repair, light fixtures, door hanging, floor refinishing, tile, drywall, ceiling fans, hauling etc. Not to mention I could push he duct cleaning while I'm there!
I put an ad on craigslist and got a quick response. I have a job lined up to replace an entry door for a lady, and she has other odd jobs ready for me if I pass the sniff test. I am planning on a 5 hour project, and I'm getting $250
pleaseshare your experiences and perception of these so-called handymen. I perceive handymen as jobless vagrants trying to make a few bucks since they arent really employable....but there must be a few good ones out there (except the chais ie mr handyman, handyman conection etc)