What a good handyman looks like
In Dayton, people hire handymen for small repairs, mounting, drywall patches, fixtures, doors and the honey-do list that keeps growing. Before you let anyone in, look for:
- Clear yes or no on whether they do the specific job (some skip plumbing and electrical)
- A written price or hourly rate before work starts
- Photos of past work, or a neighbor who has actually hired them
- Licensing for anything that needs a permit, like new electrical circuits
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do you charge by the job or by the hour, and is there a minimum?
- Do you bring the materials, or should I buy them?
- Who do I call if something you fixed fails next month?
- Are you insured if something gets damaged?
Red flags
- Wants a large cash deposit before showing up
- Can't give even a rough price after seeing photos
- Says permits 'aren't needed' for electrical or structural work
Seasonal tip for Dayton: Fall is gutter, weatherstripping and furnace-filter season. Bundle small jobs into one visit to save on minimums.
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Handyman near Dayton
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- House cleaning
- Lawn care & landscaping
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- Pet care
- Painting
- Tutoring
- Moving & hauling
- Errands
- Senior care
- Tech help
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