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  • Serves Norristown, PA
Hello, and thanks for checking out my profile. It's a little too long and overly detailed, but it should answer any questions and address any concerns. Notable Highlights -20 years of residential & commercial painting exp. - I manage 14 apartment units in Paoli, PA. Everything from clogged sinks to helping install new central air in 100-year-old building. - previously, I was a project manager focused on quality control for various Fortune 500 companies rebranding campaigns. I've worked in 43 states. Been everywhere. - slightly OCD about cleanliness, which is a great issue to have being a painter. I'm very meticulous and clean. - well mannered, courteous, and friendly. Want to know more? No problem. Short version - I've been doing residential painting for 20 years with every other type of property maintenance, damage, and weather problem and issue mixed in. With that much experience, the basics in painting are effortless, which allows me to focus on the details. The details are the difference between a great paint job in a new $125k kitchen remodel and a $400, one day, apartment paint job. There are a lot of painting companies and people who are painters, but that doesn't mean they know how to paint. There are different levels in skill, and it took me a while to learn that. I was good at painting when I was 22, and I'm far better now. High-quality paint finishes are 50% proper preparation, 30% refined skill & 20% product choice. IMO I'm very efficient and my main priority is cleanliness, I leave rooms and homes cleaner than I found them. If you hire me to paint a room, it'll be spotless and dust free at the end because I'm cleaning the room top to bottom before I leave. What else? I don't smoke, I'm not a drunk and have passed multiple federal and state background checks. Those were for employment at the Upper Main Line YMCA - UMLY (early AM front desk) and The Merion Cricket Club doing Summer Camp tennis, pickleball, and such. Also, with the major corporations I have worked for (Wells Fargo, Verizon, Cisco, FedEx, etc), I've passed numerous insurance, license, background and identity checks to be on many work sites. - communication, I'm good at it. I'll tell you when I'm going to be there and I'll be there at that time. - I present myself well. Cleanliness and hygiene are important to me anyway, but especially working in someone else's home. I am very upfront and open about costs because often, with any home maintenance, unexpected things come up. I am as transparent as possible with expenses. If something changes with the scope of the job, you'll know immediately. You're not going to be surprised with an extra $500 on a bill. Any other concerns or issues, please ask. I try to be amenable to everyone. --------------- CUSTOMER REVIEWS and RECOMMENDATIONS? I realize I don't have any. Yet. I did clip some neighborhood favorite awards, written reviews, and other highlights. most of my long-term customers have come through Word of Mouth they passed a couple decades, working on getting some reviews from them if they are on this site but I wouldn't want to message most customers unexpectedly asking them to sign up here to leave a review. If you'd like to speak to anyone I currently work for or customers I've had for over a decad, let me know. ------------------ Want to know more? Sure, kinda boring, though. Detailed Version: I started painting and doing faux finishing when I was 17 working for a friend's mom. She had a nice little business. By 20, I was running the business. She retired shortly after. Somehow, in a couple of years, I ended up in the Philadelphia suburbs, I had a friend out here, and I was traveling for work 8 months a year. If you've ever been to a FedEx Office on the East Coast, I was there and took Kinko's down to put FedEx Office up. Also, Edward Jones to Wachovia, then the next year? Wachovia to Wells Fargo. AT&T, Verizon, Cisco Systems, and many other rebranding programs. For 5 years, I traveled to major cities for rebrands. I've worked in 45 states. Then, one day, I met a gorgeous girl from West Chester, and after a few years, we had a baby girl, and I didn't want to be traveling at that point. I then began residential painting and general property maintenance. From three unit apartment buildings to very large estates in Chester County. I currently maintain 14 apartment units in Paoli and two 6+ acre properties in Malvern. And now I'm finally looking into these contractor apps because I'd like to mix things up and get a change of scenery. Residential painting can be a very lonely day. Sometimes, days turn into weeks, crazy how that happens.See more

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How much does a handyman charge?

Minimum rates for handyman jobs typically range from $60-$100. Pricing will depend on skill and experience required for the job, as well as regional labor rates. Here are a few examples of average handyman flat rates:

  • Attic ladder replacement: $150.
  • Toilet replacement: $75.
  • Ceiling fan and light fixtures: $75.
  • Faucet replacement: $125.
  • Garbage disposal: $75.

A handyman performs general maintenance and repairs for residential and commercial properties. A handyman may charge a flat fee for standard services that take a predictable amount of time, such as installing a new appliance, as well as an hourly rate for larger projects such as digging out and replacing a rotted fence post. A cost-saving strategy when hiring a handyman is to bundle all the tasks you want them to do into one visit to make the most of any minimum service fees.

What does a handyman do?

A handyman is a skilled laborer who provides basic home repairs. Anyone can call themselves a handyman, although most who do so are skilled with repairs and home projects. Reading reviews is a good way to determine their fitness for your job. The tasks a handyman can perform include assembling furniture, painting interiors and exteriors, repairing fences, repairing broken doors or replacing trim, hanging lights, hooking up appliances, and much more. Handymen may have flat fees for certain services, or charge an hourly rate. Handyman rates are often lower than those of a contractor, as they don’t have the same specialization. Some states have no limit on the work a handyman can perform, while others do. For example, California’s Building and Professions Code section 7048 (small operations) permits handymen to provide work similar to that of a contractor (floor installation, painting, etc.) provided the total cost of labor and materials does not exceed $500. A handyman is a great resource for minor home repairs at a lower cost than a licensed contractor, but for more complex projects, it pays to hire a specialized contractor. Fore more, check out our tips for smart hiring on Thumbtack.

Can a handyman do plumbing?

In some states, a handyman can provide plumbing services, but it may be in your best interest to call a plumber, particularly for issues more major than unclogging a drain or attaching a new sink. Hiring a plumber is important because mishandling your water and gas lines has the potential to do great damage to your home, your family’s health, or even the safety of your neighborhood. A handyman is not legally required to have any training or licensing in plumbing matters, while a licensed plumber has undergone years of education and on-the-job training. In some cases, homeowners insurance won’t cover damage caused by plumbing repair done by an unlicensed handyman.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, most plumbers learn their trade through a four- or five-year apprenticeship with 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. They also receive classroom education including “safety, local plumbing codes and regulations, and blueprint reading. They also study mathematics, applied physics, and chemistry. After completing an apprenticeship program, plumbers … are considered to be journey workers, qualifying them to perform duties on their own,” according to the DOL. Licensed plumbers should do continuing education to keep abreast of safety and technology changes. Poor plumbing can lead to sewage backups, a flooded home or even natural gas leaks, so it’s best to leave it in the hands of a specialized professional.

Is it worth it to hire a handyman?

It’s worth it to hire a handyman in many cases. For example, you should hire a handyman when the project’s size and scope make it challenging to complete by yourself. These projects may include major home remodels or additions, foundation work or electrical/plumbing/HVAC-related tasks. However, make sure the handyman has the proper credentials or license to perform the necessary work.

You might also want to hire a handyman if a contractor’s price is too high. Handymen often charge less than general contractors, but contractors typically have the required license to perform certain tasks.

And, lastly, think about the complexity of the job and the cost of future repairs. It’s worth it to hire a handyman when the project is complex. Doing something incorrectly can wind up costing more than hiring the pro in the first place.

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