Hiring a handyman can be an inexpensive way of getting a lot of smaller tasks accomplished such as plumbing, electrical repairing, furniture assembling etc. But not all handymen are well equipped with all the necessary skills to do everything around the house.

Some handymen come with a background in primary carpentry skills or in the construction trade while others are more apt with doing electrical wiring and plumbing. A handyman skills are defined by what they can do so it is wise to make sure they know what they are doing before you hire them to fix anything around your house.

Because a handyman's job spans extensively from simple plumbing to installing a blind, it is imperative for homeowners to make sure they get the right person for the tasks.

Although some may claim to be a jack of all trades, you might end up having to do the job again because they could have made an already bad leak even worse. Get together a list of the things that you want done and go over the list with the handyman. Ask questions if you must. Some of the things on the list could be done on your own so that will help save on additional costs and time.

Sometimes the best handyman you can find is through a trusted referral from a friend, relative of co-worker. It is the best way to start the search for the right handyman. It also, obviously, makes it easier for you to make a decision since you already have some background information about the handyman beforehand so you know what his capabilities are.

That said, there are rules concerning licensing and registration for home repair contractors. Handymen are required to follow these rules if they want to do a legitimate and trusted business. Picking someone you know to do your home repairs may not be safe. You would probably want to hire someone who holds a valid contractor license.

It is not advisable to hire a friend to do the job for just because you know you can trust him and also because he agreed to do it at a much lower price because if a major problem arises such as on the job injury or unforeseen damage, you may find yourself in a dilemma should your friend have no insurance coverage. Furthermore, it is illegal for anyone to hire someone to substantially add or modify your home without a license.

For such small jobs, many handymen charge by the hour. The hourly rate is normally a  reflection of his experience. Then again, check on the market rate to make a comparison. You can also call several handyman companies to do a survey on their pricing. This helps to make sure you set aside enough budget for your repairs. Remember the ‘to do list' that you made? Use a similar format for price quotations as well. Most of the companies provide free quotation.

Here is a list of handyman companies available in Singapore:

1. HRD Professional Handyman

Block 9003 Tampines Street 93

#04-192 Tampines Industrial Park A

Singapore 528837

Tel: 6782 9200

Fax: 6783 6422

Email: sales@singaporehandyman.com

SMS: 9023 0377

www.singaporehandyman.com

 

2. Everyhome Plumbing & Electrical Services

Fortune Centre

#03-21

190 Middle Road

Singapore 188979

Tel: 6748 6362

Fax: 6334 3127

www.everyhomeplumbing.com

 

3. Ray Homecare Service Pte. Ltd.

220 Orchard Road

#04-06

Singapore 238852

Tel: 6738 2555

Fax: 7735 2555

 

4. Teck Cheong Hardware Pte. Ltd.

5022 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2

#01-29

Singapore 569525

Tel: 6483 4796

Choosing the right handyman for yourself not only will ensure that repairs are professional done but also that you will have someone to rely on when things at home need a fix.