As promised, here is another piece that does not fall within my territory by a far margin, but I still want to talk about it as part of my civic responsibility. This article is all about the handyman. Who are these professionals? What can they accomplish and what can’t they do?
Who is a handyman?
If you have a list of chores that you haven’t been able to complete for one reason or another–maybe you neither have the time nor the tools–then a handyman may well be your best bet. A local handyman will be able to take up those minor maintenance and repair tasks for you. While seasoned handymen can do all sorts of things, trade licensing structure makes it difficult for them to do quite a few other jobs.
Licensing regulations
Long story short, different states and territories vary in their licensing regulations. Hence what tradies can do without complication in one state may land them in trouble in another. For instance, if you live in NSW, you do not need a licensed handyman for a value of work in deficit of $1,000.
Here is a bucket-list of what a handyman can do for you (not all-inclusive):
- Can hang your television, wall-mount fan, wall motifs, among other things
- Can paint, varnish or take up sealing work
- Can assemble your furniture
- Can clean windows, doors, garden and also remove litter for you
- Fix a jammed door or put up your birdhouse
And then there is a whole lot a handyman cannot do. Here is a short list ( again, not all-inclusive):
- Can’t remove asbestos
- Can’t conduct pest control
- Can’t operate on electric fittings and gas fittings
- Can’t indulge in plumbing or building work
Ideally, you should make sure that the handyman you hire has an insurance cover and has word of mouth going for him or her.