Elderly and single homeowners are uncomfortable allowing strangers into their home to provide necessary service
Delmarva MD – Few people give thought to physical attack or home robbery when they call their local handyman to perform general repairs or renovations. The danger is most present with the handyman who goes door to door looking for work. A reputable home service provider does not need to go door knocking to find work. He already has his good name and reputation.
In any event, safety is a major issue today. With so many scammers appearing in the news people are becoming more aware of the need to take precautions. Single female and elderly homeowners may feel vulnerable when they need a home service provider. Even if the handyman comes highly recommended by a trusted friend or neighbor, the person coming to the home is still a stranger. The company may send a different contractor than the one who did such a wonderful job for the friend.
In most cases, there is no threat, especially when the contractor was called to the home and sent by a legitimate company. Homeowners who are nervous can benefit from the following tips provided by the Delmarva handyman (http://www.handypro.com/maryland_denton.html) who understands their concern:
• Ask for the repairman's physical description. If the handyman is employed by a large company, ask the service representative for a physical description of the contractor.
• Ask to see the handyman's photo identification. Sometimes the handyman arrives in his own pick-up truck or panel van with no logo or lettering. Ask to see photo ID or credentials proving he is indeed the home service provider expected.
• Keep an eye on the repairman. A handyman should not roam around the house without supervision. Show him the job to be done and watch him as much as possible while he works.
• Let a neighbor know that a repairman is coming to the home so they can keep an eye out or stop by while the service man is there.
• Do not leave valuable items like expensive jewelry, laptop computers, and cash laying around.
Consumers should report any suspicious, rude or unprofessional behavior of a handyman to the company. Perhaps this isn’t the first complaint they have received, so they will take action to protect their customers and their reputation.
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