A friend of ours has just had her outside decking area built and completed, and when we saw it we were astonished, it looked great, but the big wow factor was the fact that she hadn’t spent thousands of dollars to hire in a big brand name contracting company but rather opted for a more local alternative.
She had done some research and said she had read a lot of reviews and customer comments before deciding who to hire and it all paid off in the end. She maintained the quality of work she was looking for while paying a fraction of the initial costs she was quoted.
Using a local handyman was once seen as low-level construction, services for those who weren’t financially able to pay for the ‘real’ builders as it were, but this no longer the case nor the perception.
Going local
I have always been one for supporting and using the businesses trying to make a paycheck, the same as everyone else, in the village and the surrounding areas, keeping the services as close to home as possible.
This is our community and if we can’t support them then who will?
We all know that word of mouth can spread like wildfire and even more so if you are in a small village like we are, so if something needs doing you can rely on the wonder of ‘nosey’ people to get the job done.
Someone will always know another person who has done a job like you are asking for, before, and who will be more than willing to help out. There is always a way to support each other, see some great tips here https://n26.com/en-eu/blog/6-tips-on-how-to-support-your-local-businesses, and build a community for your children to enjoy as they grow up.
A simple gesture could just be the turning point for a brighter future, whether it is helping the old folks carry groceries each week or helping in their gardens, the main objective is to be there for one another.
Handyman
Essentially the name does what it ‘says on the tin,’ but it can lead onto much more than that, small tedious jobs can be easily completed by using not only the correct tolls but from someone who has the ‘know-how.’ This is where having a handyman comes in and makes the tasks more enjoyable.
Handyman services include a large array of things, from minor building and plumbing to innovative ways of landscaping or electrical options you may not have considered before.
Some small projects that seem tricky but may take only an hour or two can usually be settled with a hot pot of coffee and lunch, while other larger scaled projects will require a small, agreed upon beforehand, fee.
The great thing about using a handyman is you don’t feel pressured by the employee or rushed to make a decision or add extra services on top of the already growing invoice that they ‘recommend’ as a necessity. You can feel relaxed and comfortable knowing they understand what you need and do just that, with no hidden agendas or surprises on the final bill.
To get the boxes ticked on your to-do-list be sure to do some research on who would be best suited to finish the projects. You can check here for all your local handyman services and get sound advice and guidance you need on what would be the best way moving forward to complete the job not only efficiently, but cost-effectively.
5 Benefits of using a handyman
- Efficiency. This is one of the main reasons why our friend opted for going local, handymen get in, get the job done, and there is no messing around. The tasks are done quickly, both parties are happy, and it builds the relationship for future business opportunities.
- Skilled. They are an ‘expert’ of sorts in all areas of the home, they have seen most situations and dealt with all issues, and you can peace of mind in knowing that they can do repairs and maintenance you may not have thought of or seen that could prevent future accidents. Their experience in all industries is what makes a handyman so sought after.
Plenty of people live by the fact that they can rely on their neighborhood or area repair guy, a quick phone call and you can make an appointment in most cases for that week.
On the other hand, if a maintenance guy is in the family even better, which happened to be the case for one lovely lady who paid homage to her husband handyman and wrote about it. For a heart-warming read on your tea break click this link and see a different side to the subject, the ups, and downs, but best of all the memories and experiences.
- Cost-effective. For some reasons when a project is quoted the final tally never seems to match up but rather increased as time went on, using someone you know is great because you have a chat, everyone agrees on the set fee, and when payment is due and the job starts.
- Stress-free. If something were to go astray while on the job, the builder can come up to you confidently and explain the situation and how he feels would be best to proceed. You aren’t pressured into deciding on the spot without having a chance to think it through or chat with your partner about it.
- Equipment. Your husband may have a garage full of odd bits and bobs he likes to call ‘tools,’ but specific jobs require industry-specific equipment, which most handymen if they have been in business for a few years, will have to hand, or in their vans. This is a good thing as it means no expense from your end for him to finish what he started.
The service you receive all boils down to how well the person comes recommended and the time you put into your research, the rest is down to communication and lots of cups of tea.