Decorating & Renovating
kaylie622
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Contractor versus handyman?
I know that a contractor is for bigger jobs, but can anyone give me a "for dummies" explanation of how to tell which one I need for a particular job?
Examples:
Building paver patio
Installing new interior doors
Putting up new walls in an already finished basement (no electrical involved)
Ripping out old wall tile and replacing
Switching from single sink to double sink
Re: Contractor versus handyman?
The handyman I use now would do any of those except the tile or patio. But he is older, so the pavers would probably be physically hard on him.
My parents used a handyman service, it matches the worker to the job so you get someone who is qualified to handle it. I think it is called Mr. Handyman. Not sure if it is a franchise or just a local company in Austin. They have been very pleased with the people who have come to the house.
Many people use carpenter and handyman interchangeably even though they aren't. Personally I wouldn't use a handyman for any of those things because they are more for maintenance you can't/don't want to do yourself. They may not have enough experience because that is not their normal line of work. Around here handyman are not cheap at about $100/hr. Carpenters and apprentice plumbers are much cheaper than that. Landscaping companies may be too but I've never hired one.
Thank you!