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How wide a search should I do to find a handyman? Should I only hire workers local to my town or is ok to look a bit further afield?
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"It's better to price around it will save you money in the long run."
Answered on 13th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"Local is usually better as any travel cost for the handyman will be reflected in the price they charge
the most important thing is the reputation of the handyman and makings sure he/she is properly insured and bonafide
Looking online to find out a rough idea of prices for the work you want done is also a good idea."
the most important thing is the reputation of the handyman and makings sure he/she is properly insured and bonafide
Looking online to find out a rough idea of prices for the work you want done is also a good idea."
Answered on 13th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"Ok to look further but most trades will charge mileage iver a certain distance"
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"Depending on price and his personality and hard work person."
Answered on 20th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2021 -
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"if you can do yourself then take a helping hand and thats will be enough"
Answered on 17th Sep 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 -
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"No if you go further thay mite let you down always stick to local relabel"
Answered on 2nd Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2016 -
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"My honest opinion is local as possible. Far more personal'"
Answered on 16th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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""Local is usually better as any travel cost for the handyman will be reflected in the price they charge
the most important thing is the reputation of the handyman and makings sure he/she is properly insured and bonafide
Looking online to find out a rough idea of prices for the work you want done is also a good idea"
the most important thing is the reputation of the handyman and makings sure he/she is properly insured and bonafide
Looking online to find out a rough idea of prices for the work you want done is also a good idea"
Answered on 14th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
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"Stay with local tradespeople ask friends and family
what sort of work is it can one tradesperson carry out what you are looking for"
what sort of work is it can one tradesperson carry out what you are looking for"
Answered on 13th Sep 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 -
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"Look into reveiws of his work and workmanship the further away might be more expensive given the distance to travel"
Answered on 22nd Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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