Checking handyman competency

Question

As most handymen or general maintenance people aren't always qualified in a profession, what's the best way to be sure they're competent to carry out small tiling and woodwork jobs?

Stephen · Accepted Answer

Personal recommendation 
Photographic evidence 
Time trading

Neil · Answer

Ask for previous pictures of work before and after or there portfolio

Jonathan · Answer

Always quick reviews and references if ots sounds iffy walk away. 
Most handy people start basic and if its too cheap there a reason. Personally I give my clients an invoice / quote which always has my personal business address and Web links etc. This shows I'm a geniune maintenance person.

Damien · Answer

Simply ask for at least two current and possibly local client references.

Alex · Answer

I myself have a business page with all photos 📸of jobs, professions that I do all listed, with all recommendations from customers. And a real professional Handyman would never agree to job  that they are not competent in doing 💯🤝🏻.
Thanks.

Kind regards Alex

Alan · Answer

Ask for there nvq or city and guilds qualifications certificate or cscs card or if they have a profile off work they have completed.

Stuart · Answer

Well id only ever employ from recommendation.  You just dont know who uou are lettimg in your house these days.......

Jimmy · Answer

Hi lou, as a handyman myself i always point people towards pictures of my previous work compleated and reviews from customers

Richard · Answer

By word of mouth eg from previous customers is always a good way to find out

Jason · Answer

Photos of there work. Check mine out if you like on Instagram I've got a page

Checking handyman competency

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