Sometimes
the cost of home improvement is a nightmare to homeowners. The service can be so
expensive that the idea of hiring local home improvement contractor makes consumers
give it some thought first. To avoid the
expensive charges, people sometimes shy away from that idea of hiring it done and
they do the job themselves to save on costs.
The problem
for many homeowners is that they lack the skills to do the job correctly. So, while trying to save money by doing it
themselves, the result is often disappointing with a finished project that
doesn’t meet current building and safety standards. Unfortunately, they end up spending even more
money when they finally hire the professional to make it right.
Many DIY
homeowners are crafty enough to undertake some home improvement projects, but
even the most skilled may not be able handle all technical home repair jobs. So, those who feel the job does not fit their
skills should put their trust in a qualified local home repair expert. Hiring a professional help can save time and
money. The challenge is finding a good
one.
Maintaining
a functional home is essential to most of us. The need for general home repair is
unavoidable, and sometimes, draining on the budget. So, are there are any ways to save? What can
you do to avoid the high cost of professional home improvement and still get
quality workmanship?
The cost of
home improvement and general home repair depends on many factors, including
extent of work needed and the specialized skills and expertise of the
contractor. In most cases, home service
providers are costly, but fair when you consider their investment into the
business.
The home service provider must insure his vehicle and contents, tools and
inventory. He must also carry adequate
workers compensation insurance for himself and his crew, in case a contractor
is injured on your property. He must
carry liability insurance in case one of his crew accidently causes further
damage to the home. Without proper
license and insurance, the home improvement contractor could cost a homeowner
dearly if they are injured on the property or cause damage.
So can you
avoid the high charges of home improvement?
Perhaps not, but you can avoid a nightmare if you make a wise choice in
hiring a qualified home repair contractor.
You get what you pay for, and when you consider the risk of having work
performed by an uneducated individual, the fee for the professional job is
worth it.
Many home
service providers can be found on the Better Business Bureau site. Consumers can see their rating, read their
profile and see if there have been numerous complaints about the service.
Get
referrals from friends and neighbors, check out the company’s website and
search the internet for reviews. Be sure
to verify their license and insurance…don’t just ask! Of course they’ll say yes! See proof and verify the status with the
state they are working in.
By calling
several companies, you should get an impression about them based on the quality
of telephone service. Their website
should have a logo, pictures of uniformed technicians in lettered service vans. If they’re just a neighborhood jack of all
trades with no name except their own, no logo or uniform, then this should be a
red flag.
Once you
have found a reputable home improvement company, they should be able to provide
an upfront estimate on work needed. Get
it in writing to avoid nasty surprises later.
Unfortunately,
there is no way to avoid the cost, but you can expect quality workmanship at a
fair price considering the going rate of service by a professional who comes to
your home.
Lyndon
Jones is the friendly neighborhood handyman and owner of HandyPro Handyman
Services. HandyPro is a customer first
driven business working to provide easy answers to their clients’ needs to
repair, modify, renovate or upgrade their home or business. The process is built on professional service
focusing on providing timely service using their own skilled technicians to
meet the specific requests of their customers.