Well they are doing sting operations where they have a handyman come out to your place to bid on work and if the work exceeds a certain dollar amount and you are not a contractor but a handyman, then you are in for some surprise. It is against the law and comes with heavy penalties too. You are charged with a crime and subject to enormous fines...whoa
THERE'S A REASON
Becoming a licensed contractor requires knowledge and testing so that when work is performed, it is done to a certain specification and standard of outcome. Imagine a handyman building homes for sale? Does that thought sit well with you? Would you flock to a developer who wasn't licensed, bonded and insured?
MONEY IS AN ISSUE
I have used handymen often but for small jobs. Things that I couldn't do but wanted done and usually it was for less money too. Yes, that is a driving factor when it comes to using a handyman. It is not just the convenience but it is the savings involved. However, some handymen get greedy quick and want what a contractor would get paid
THE WHOLE PICTURE
However, if something goes wrong, it may not have been worth the short-cut approach. Many handymen know how to do the surface work but may lack the in depth knowledge on how the whole picture comes together. I mean no disrespect either.
MOVING PARTS
Usually work being performed interacts with other work either existing or needing to be done and the standard of the work has to meet a certain minimum. Building inspectors will tell you this. Using any old pipe for plumbing or any wire you have around the house for electricity while getting the job done...
WON'T HOLD UP
It wont stand! In fact, if something should go wrong and cause significant damage, the insurance company is going to have a few questions answered before they pay out any money or make repairs. Who did the work is a question that cannot be fudged and the wrong answer could cost you $$$
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