Home repair specials

[HandymanConnect]

Greetings everyone,

it's another soggy week in south walton and we've had lots of calls for leak repairs. We're offering 10% off on caulking your windows and repairing drywall where water intrusion has occured. We'll also give you 10% off on drywall repairs on your rental properties caused by spring breakers playing baseball in your living rooms. Have a great week and keep dry.
Your friends at handyman connection.

 

[HandymanConnect]

electrical specialsl

Hi Everyone,

Burrrrr! Who would have thought it would be this cold in April. What a shocker!
Speaking of shockers, it brings to our minds all things electrical. If you need any ceiling fans hung or new light fixtures installed, we're offering 10% off on those types of jobs until April 30th. We guarantee our work for a year in writing and all our craftsmen are highly skilled, friendly, and they arrive on time for their appointments. What a shocker!!!

Have a wonderful Easter and Passover everyone.

Your friends at Handyman Connection.

 

[HandymanConnect]

Anniversary Special

Hello Everyone,
We are celebrating our 10th year in business in South Walton and to show our appreciation to our loyal clients and our future loyal clients we're offering 10% off on any work completed by the end of May. Make a list of what you need done and give us a call at 622-5262 or you can email us at hmcdestin@earthlink.net. We look forward to hearing from you.
Your fellow SoWallers at Handyman Connection.

 

[HandymanConnect]

What you need to know!

Hello SoWal,

We want to make sure that you're protected from home improvement companies whose business practices may not be on the level.
Whenever you are contemplating hiring a contractor or home repair company there are some important questions you should ask.
Are they licensed in the state of Florida? Are they insured? Are they bonded? Do they have Worker's Comp. Insurance or a Worker's Comp. exemption?
Any reputable company should be able to produce this paperwork. Also check the expiration dates on the aforementioned documents.
Do they charge by the job or by the hour? Do they guarantee their work in writing? Do they have a staff supported office to answer questions or address concerns? Do they ask for money up front? It is usual and customary for companies to ask for a small deposit to cover materials, etc. Can they produce a list of references? Call them!!! Do they give you a scheduled appointment time and will they show up on time? Will they give you a free written estimate?
Will they clean up the jobsite at the end of the day?
All of these are important issues to be covered when hiring someone to work for you. Be safe, be confident with your choice, and be happy with the finished product.
Have a great week!

 

[kkddbb]

advice everyone should know....well done

 

[HandymanConnect]

Thanks for the feedback

I've heard too many horror stories about unscrupulous contractors. I hope you never have that experience. I know you wouldn't with us.

 

[Susan Horn]

In addition to Worker's Comp certificates, I would also want to see weekly rosters of covered employees and a roster of who's working on your job each day. Long story, I won't bore with details as to why the list and daily rosters unless someone asks.

Proof of current General Liability coverage is also important. I won't even start on the issues involving proper documentation of legal worker status and what the lack of same can bring on an unsuspecting homeowner should an undocumented worker be injured on the job.

And someone can guarantee their work all day long in writing, but if they're here today and gone tomorrow, that written guarantee isn't worth the paper it's printed on. I think following up on references is the best way, and even asking to see completed and current projects wouldn't be out of line for a sizeable project. Not for just a screen door, but say I'm converting an unfinished attic to a study -- I'd want to talk to at least 2-3 references, and tour the completed projects.

Older, more established firms can be more expensive, but they also have a proven track record and have demonstrated that they are here to stay over the long haul. The new guy in town may have the cheapest bid, but will he be here 3 months from now when that new porch roof is leaking like a sieve and needs warranty repairs?

Anyone doing structural work must be a licensed contractor in the state of Florida, because that sort of work requires a building permit and inspections. All roofing work, even roofing repairs, must be done by a licensed contractor, and new roofing work has to have a permit and inspections. Some types of roofing work must be done by a Florida licensed roofing contractor...

I'm not sure how or why all this got so complicated and byzantine, but it is. Hope this thread helps someone!

 

[HandymanConnect]

You get what you pay for!

Good morning SoWal,

You get what you pay for! I'm sure you have heard that expression a gazillion times over the years. There is a reason for that. It's true! As a child I watched my dear old dad buy items that you couldn't give away in order to save a few dollars. From practically bald tires for his car to mostly wilted flowers for my mother's birthdays. He was the king of cheap. When all is said and done I did learn an important lesson from him. You get what you pay for! I always look for the best quality when I spend my hard earned dollars. That doesn't have to be the most expensive, just the best value. With home repairs you have a wide range of choices for your money. Please look for licensed, insured, and bonded companies like Handyman Connection, that give you a written guarantee. The job will be done to your satisfaction with a guarantee to back it up. The choice is yours. You get what you pay for!
Have a great day!

 

[kkddbb]

great advice.......

 

[HandymanConnect]

Having company for the holiday?

Hello SoWal,

The 4th of July Holiday is almost here. If you're having guests or family in and need to get a few odds and ends taken care of before they get here, give us a call. Do you need that impressive new object d' art hung? Are your guests needing safety bars installed in the bathroom? Can't have Aunt Edna falling down in the shower. Do you have loose deck boards or railings that need tightening down or replacing altogether? Uncle Ernest has been known to lean pretty hard when he's been "celebrating". Does your exterior faucet work properly in case the grandkids shoot off bottle rockets and set the backyard a blaze?
Handyman Connection can get those items off your list in plenty of time for your holiday arrivals. If there are any "post holiday" damages to your home, we can help you out with that, as well. Call us today and get in on our "Holiday Special". We can be reached at 850-622-5262 or you can email us at hmcdestin@earthlink.net.

Have a great week and stay cool!