What Makes You Choose One Home Repair Person Over Another?
ike plumbers, heating and air conditioning repair,appliance repair, etc? How do you find the one you want? Where do you look, or who do you talk to?
Answer:
It's almost like choosing a family doctor. You want one who is licensed, bonded, insured. These features should automatically separate good from bad repair persons, but not always. Good character can be hard to spot at first glance. When you choose your repair person, choose one who specializes within the scope of your particular need. For instance...you may need electrical fixed, don't choose a cheap labor/repair person who also fixes fences, walks your dog, and paints a little on the side. Search the Better Business Bureau for information on the licensed business you are interested in. Word of mouth does work best, but even then you can find the "Bad Apple" in the midst of a good referral. I change Doctors when I'm not satisfied with their performance, do the same if you locate that Bad Apple repair person. Some bad repair persons are literally "Banking" on your ignorance, so unless you really know what you need and how it should be done, don't waste too much time on picking his or her brain. It's a learning experience that is not always so easy or cheap. Get references from people that have used the repair person. Chances are if they were happy with the repair then you will be too. Also, talk with the repairman. If he sounds knowledgeable you might be happy with his work.