there are some projects a handyman may not be licensed to do. Specialized trades, such as a plumbing or electrical work, require licensing, so check with your local licensing agency to see if your project require one in addition don’t get fooled by cheap prices of handy mans make sure to ask for liability insurance and proper licences and good luck in your new project.
Handyman Services, are fine in there on right, however, as previously stated Contractors are required by a basic guideline of the State of your jurisdiction. When construction endeavor calls for a professional, it is the intent of the State to protect Life Safety.
Remember, you only get what you pay for. And, sometimes you will not receive that. If it’s too good to be true, then it’s more than likely an inferior product and services.
It depends on the scope of the work needed to be done. I market my business as providing handyman services because it’s a great way to establish a working relationship with a customer. Doing a small job, in a professional and respectful way, can lead to a satisfied customer who will look to you first for all of there projects. I’m happy to do the smaller jobs, but have the capability to perform larger renovations as well.
I am a regesitered Home Improvement Contractor in my state and have $2,000,000 general liability insurance policy. Not all handyman have these proper credentials and should not be used. If something goes wrong you are left with nightmare with no real legal recourse to rectify the problem.
The way I conduct business is as a total professional. I know my limitations. I am not an electrician or a plumber, and refer those tradesmen to the customer when needed. My reputation is my past, present and future. I cannot afford to have an unhappy customer.
Many handyman do not operate in this manner. Stay away from them. Do some homework. Check some references, get examples of work done by the company, make sure they are registered and insured. If the work is over $500 get a signed contract.