Ten Tips in Hiring a Handyman
1.Hire only licensed contractors. 2.Check the contractor’s license number by utilizing our Online Contractor Search or by contacting the Nevada State Contractors Board: Southern Nevada: Address: 2310 Corporate Circle, Ste 200 Henderson, NV 89074 Phone: (702) 486-1100 Fax: (702) 486-1190 Northern Nevada: Address: 9670 Gateway Drive, Ste 100 Reno, NV 89521 Phone: (775) 688-1141 Fax: (775) 688-1271 Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 3.Get three references and review past work. 4.Get at least three bids. 5.Get a written contract and do not sign anything until you completely understand the terms. 6.For pool contracts, pay 10% down or $1,000 – whichever is less, if a deposit is required. 7.Don’t let payments get ahead of the work. Keep a record of all payments. Don’t make a final payment until you are satisfied with the job. 8.Don’t pay cash. 9.Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project. 10.Check the contractor’s record with the Better Business Bureau in your area or visit their website at www.bbb.org