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By Sharon Bailey


Owning a home is a great accomplishment and a big deal especially if you are new to it. What no one prepares you for is the huge responsibility that comes with being a homeowner with regards to the small tasks and repairs that require expert attention. Such tasks may include but are not limited to plumbing, painting or even repairing a loose door hinge. Whatever the task at hand is, you require the aid of a skilled handyman Toronto to get it done.

But getting the right expert for the job is not a walk in the park, especially, in a big city. There are many fraudsters and fakes just waiting to take your hard-earned cash. Below are important factors to consider when searching for such a specialist.

Make sure the person you want to hire is credible with a list of references. These could be family, clients or even friends. You could also use the internet and look him up to see the reviews he gets for the services he renders. If he has done numerous jobs, then most likely he will have documentation on him ready to present to you either in soft or hard copy format.

Look for an experienced individual. If he has worked on many tasks then for sure he knows what to do and what to avoid. He will know what will work best for your property, what equipment to use and the time it will take. When getting a handyman, always go for the one with a specific skill set, rather than the ones who fix anything and everything.

Consider hiring a person you are comfortable around. No one is comfortable with having a guest in their house, especially a stranger since you cannot leave them unattended. Engage them in a friendly conversation which in turns eases the tension in the room as the two of you are strangers to each other. You should, however, leave out the private conversations.

Consider the amount of money to be paid to the expert. Most will usually ask for a percentage of the total price as down payment before commencing the job. This is quite alright as long as it is within a reasonable amount. Handymen who generally ask for the full price upfront before even the job begins are not to be trusted. They most likely are fraudsters or happen to be very incompetent.

Look for an insured and certified individual. Most handymen learn their craft on the job and usually give little or no regard to proper documentation. But, an individual who has the appropriate papers shows commitment and passion for his job. Since the handyman will be visiting your place of residency and will be altering it, it is advisable to go with a certified professional who you can trust with your property.

A contract on paper is suitable for such a situation just in case either party was to go against their word. The handyman is also supposed to give a detailed plan for the duration the tasks will take up and whether to seek legal means if the work goes through into the night.




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