How to Find a Handyman You Can Trust for a Fair Price
Some projects around the home require the assistance of a professional. Here’s how to find a handyman you can trust for a price you can afford.
Are you in need of some assistance around the house? Want to hire someone to help out with your household tasks, but not sure how or where to find a handyman or how much you should even be paying them?
In this article, we’re covering how to find a handyman, including what you should look for in handyman services. After reading, you’ll know how to hire a home pro at a price point that works for you.
So, What is a Handyman Exactly?
When it comes to handyman services, it’s important to note that “handyman” is a relatively loose term. In general, a handyman refers to someone who can complete a wide range of home improvement tasks, such as furniture assembly, cleaning, and general repairs.
Some handymen are self-trained, while others have extensive training in areas such as home repairs and constructions. In some cases, a handyman has expertise in a specific field like painting, carpentry, or electrical work. More often than not, however, a handyman can perform many small tasks.
What Work Should You Hire a Handyman for?
Your run-of-the-mill handyman is most suited for general house tasks. Here are some tasks a general handyman should be able to handle with ease:
Minor Plumbing Work
Your average plumber should be able to complete a variety of small plumbing jobs like repairing leaky faucets and installing new fixtures. For more complex jobs like relocating plumbing, you should hire a licensed plumber.
Deck & Porch Work
Has your deck or porch been damaged by years of unruly weather and storms? If so, you should hire a handyman to replace your broken boards or reapply finishes and sealants. A few hours of handyman work can quickly improve both your porch’s safety and it’s overall appearance.
Gutter Cleaning
When it comes to home cleaning tasks, no task is more annoying than gutter cleaning. A handyman has the right equipment and experience to quickly clean your gutters so you don’t have to climb onto your roof and do it yourself. They can also potentially install gutter guards for you to prevent clogging.
Painting
Have any painting or touch-ups you need to be done? A handyman is perfect for that! A handyman can easily perform smaller paint jobs like walls, and easily spackle over or repair small holes. They can also hang your window treatments, pictures, and mirrors, and efficiently install any light fixtures you have.
How to Find a Handyman
Once you know what you need to be done in your home, you can start shopping around for a handyman. Visit sites like Angie’s List to find local handymen in your area, and use them to narrow down your list to three or four handyman options. Then interview those handymen, compare rates and credentials, and decide from there who’s right for your job.
And don’t forget to ask family and friends for handyman references! They may know the perfect person for your project.
How to Hire a Handyman at the Perfect Price
In need of handyman assistance, but have no idea what you should be paying? Well, you should know that most handymen charge an hourly rate, plus material costs. This price point differs across handyman service providers and can vary state to state.
The average Handyman charges around $80 an hour, but their service cost can range between $50 to $100 an hour. Some handyman service providers will let you schedule a free consultation so you can get a better idea of how much everything would cost before committing. Great providers will even provide you with a coupon for discounted services, which you can learn more about.
Final Thoughts on Handyman Services
Not everyone’s handy, and that’s okay. That’s why handymen exist! After reading this article you now know how to find a handyman, and how to hire the right one at the perfect price!
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