5 Things Every New Orleans Homeowner needs to Know before Trusting a Handyman in their Home

(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 08, 2012 ) New Orleans, LA – The New Orleans handyman has posted a list of 5 things homeowners should know before allowing a home repair contractor into their home. Carl Ravey, owner of HandyPro Handyman Services, addresses the common concerns with relationships between consumers and home service providers.

The internet is easy access for homeowners to find local home service providers including carpenters, remodeling contractors, specialized repair service like plumbing and electrical, and other industries like appliance repair. It is also easy access for these companies to advertise their service and boast the best value for quality service.

Homeowners need to know how to sift through the fancy sales pages and flashy classified ads and get to the most important information. Many handyman services advertised are reputable, but some are not. In fact, some will cause more harm than good. Carl Ravey has heard plenty of horror stories about home improvement projects gone wrong, and contractors who disappear before completing the job which they have already been paid to do.

Here are 5 tips the New Orleans Handyman (http://www.handypro.com/louisiana.html) suggests considering when choosing a handyman or home service provider:

• Verify Insurance – Workers compensation insurance protects the customer if a worker is injured on their property. Liability insurance protects the homeowner if there is accidental damage caused by contractors. If a handyman doesn’t have adequate insurance, the customer could be liable for damage to their property or injury to workers.

• Get it in Writing – All warranties and estimates must be in writing to avoid any misunderstanding

• Check References – Ask previous customers if the company stood behind their warranty, listened carefully to their needs, did what they promised to do, and most importantly, would they hire them again?

• Length of time in business – Warranties are as good as the company; if they go out of business, so does the warranty

• Understand and Agree – Do not sign anything without understanding and agreeing to all terms as written. Ask questions and clarify everything.

HandyPro Handyman Service began when founder, Keith Paul was inspired to start a reputable handyman referral business when his grandmother was duped by a dishonest contractor. The local business quickly grew to become a full-service handyman and home improvement business with several franchised locations in the US.

Carl Ravey owns HandyPro Handyman Services in the New Orleans area, serving homeowners and residents in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and nearby cities and communities. His current passion is providing senior home modification service including stair lifts, wheelchair ramps, kitchen and bathroom remodeling and a variety of home repairs in over 1600 categories. Visit http://www.batonrougehandyman.com/ to learn more.

About HandyPro Handyman Services:
What’s on your to-do list? HandyPro Handyman Services offers affordable solutions to a wide variety of home repairs including home modification for seniors, home improvement and home remodeling, seasonal home maintenance and more. HandyPro specializes in helping the homeowner, business or property manager have building repairs completed professionally, in a timely manner, and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction. HandyPro Handyman Service has been in business since 1996, serving over 20,000 clients with zero complaints from the Better Business Bureau. HandyPro Handyman Services has been featured on Rachel Ray and Fox News.

Contact:

Carl Ravey
HandyPro Handyman Services
12097 Old Hammond Hwy; Ste D-4
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone: 225-273-1891
Email: officebr@handypro.com

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Handy Pro Handyman Services
Keith Paul
800-942-6394
office@handypro.com