Handyman scams to look out for

Question

What handyman scams should I be wary of? I’m in my eighties and I’m aware that scammers often target older people.

Mark · Accepted Answer

Be wary of anyone asking for payment upfront or bank transfer prior to any work being carried out, also ask to see if any reviews from previous work

Paul · Answer

Never pay upfront, always ask for references if possible and if you can use a trusted tradesman who has been recommended by someone you know and trust. There are some creeps out there who say more work needs doing than actually does

Aleksa · Answer

Look out for high prices, compare multiple quotes. Only let licensed, bonded or at least highly recommended workers do home repairs for you.

Keith · Answer

Do not pay any money until you are are happy that the job is 100% complete.

Before you go ahead with the work get 3 valid quotes to compare.

Ask to see their feedback/reviews from other customers.

Kevin · Answer

Always verify any trades with MyJobQuote as the contractors working have already been vetted, ask for ID before opening the door and if in doubt ask a neighbour or family member to help you

Michael · Answer

In my opinion anyone can be scammed. I would recommend using websites as you have to ask this question, as we as trades people are checked. Also our reputation online is helpful to us so we would rather give the best jobs to get good feedback.

David · Answer

Trust is a big part of handyman work I’m a handyman my self and I wonte take any money untill the customer is happy with the work I provide

Robert · Answer

Never pay for the job until it is complete and you're happy with it.
Always agree a price before the person starts the job. Have the price in writing or message/email.

Brian · Answer

One thing someone tried on me (didn't work) was that they were supposed to paint the soffits and fascias.
I said l want it undercoated and glossed when l come in he had painted the black. l said that has not been undercoated you used one coat, he said he had paint that done primer undercoat and gloss .
I said the don't make such thing do it properly.
Roofer's anything they do, ask them to photo on their phone any work to show you ,l got conned telling me the chimney had been pointed, same guy only done the 3 sides you could see.
Needless to say l have not used him again

Bob · Answer

Don't pay anyone up front, Also don't pay if you're not happy with the work till they put it right. Ask to see some pictures of there work and also look at there reviews.

Handyman scams to look out for

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