HandyPro Handyman Service Warns Columbus Residents about Door-to-Door Handyman Scams

(EstateNewsWire.com, June 28, 2012 ) Columbus, OH – Handyman services are in high demand with more people staying in their homes while they wait for a better opportunity to sell. Economic conditions have made it difficult to sell a home for a profit today. Many people are upside down, owing more on their mortgage than their home is worth in today’s market.

Unfortunately, the tough economy has also opened the door to scammers who take advantage of people. Tom Mills, owner of HandyPro Handyman Services in Columbus says, “Beware of the door-knocking handyman who notices a potential problem with your home and offers a solution,” said Mills. “A reputable handyman does not go door knocking for work.” Visit http://www.handypro.com/w-nw-columbus.html to learn more.

Anyone can become a victim of a handyman scam, from young homeowners to seniors who need help with home maintenance. Some will point out a specific problem that could lead to serious damage without their service. They may even do a small job to gain the homeowner’s trust and then take a large upfront payment to purchase material for a larger job, but disappear. When the customer calls to see when they will begin service, they find the phone number has been disconnected and the company doesn’t exist.

Another common handyman scam involves the plan to rob the homeowner. When the handyman is allowed inside to quote a job, he is looking around to see if there is a security system and to case the place for valuables. He probably already knows the victim’s schedule and when he can safely return to his “job.

Many handyman services advertise on the internet, the newspaper and by mail. Most of them are reputable, but some are not. Tom Mills advises consumers to do some research before choosing a handyman service to work on their home. “People deserve an honest service provider and only the reputable handyman deserves their business,” said Mills.

Tom Mills and his wife, Laurie have always dreamed of owning a business where they provide a needed service that offers great value to the customer and requires a high level of integrity and customer service. The dream became reality when Tom and Laurie Mills purchased their HandyPro Handyman Services franchise in Columbus, Ohio in November, 2010. Visit http://www.handymanservicescolumbus.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:

Tom and Laurie Mills

HandyPro Handyman Services

4694 Cemetery Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

Tel: 614-707-7037

Toll Free: 800-942-6394

Email: tmills@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

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