General repair services for small jobs: patching, fixtures, shelving, doors and punch lists. Use these questions on every call so the answers are comparable.
The Questions
- Do you take commercial work, and do you service buildings like ours?
- Can you send a certificate of insurance naming us as additional insured?
- Does this state cap the size of job you can do without a contractor license?
- Which jobs do you refer to licensed trades?
- Do you charge by the hour, by the job or with a minimum?
- Can you work after hours to avoid disrupting tenants?
- Do you carry liability insurance and, if you have staff, workers compensation?
- Do you guarantee your work?
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Tips From Common Practice
- Bundle small jobs into one visit to reach the minimum charge.
- Use licensed trades for electrical, gas and most plumbing work.
How Often to Schedule
Facilities usually schedule handyman services as needed, or on a regular walk-through. Your lease, insurer, local code and equipment manuals can require more, so check them first and add the dates to your preventive maintenance schedule.
Then line up offers in the quote comparison tool, and see how to verify a license and insurance.