What kind of handyman
jobs do you do?
Pretty much all handyman jobs – everything from putting up pictures
and curtains, to fitting a kitchen or bathroom. Please see the list
of handyman jobs on this website – but it is not exhaustive – if
you can’t see what you need on the list, please ask.
Do you guarantee your
work?
In the unlikely event that you were not happy with the work I would
return and remedy the problem immediately. Customer satisfaction is
absolutely key. As a local business I depend on reputation and word
of mouth.
Some recent customer testimonials are on this website.
How do you
charge?
For small odd jobs, we can give you an estimate over the phone.
If a job is going to take a while, I am very flexible and can work
out a 'job' price, so nothing is rushed.
Alternatively, on larger jobs, we can arrange a set fee in
advance, plus material costs.
Occasionally, specialized tools or equipment may need to be hired, this would be an additional cost (for example, a chipper for removing tree roots, or an industrial sander for a large deck)
Do you offer free
estimates?
I can generally give you a rough idea over the phone of how long
the job is likely to take, assuming there are no unexpected
problems. For larger jobs I may need to visit and give you a
quote.
Do you work weekends or
evenings?
I sometimes work at weekends and evenings, but most work is
completed during the working day, Monday to Friday.
Where do you
work?
Most of my handyman business is focused on the North Shore and in
the Greater Vancouver area. Sometimes I am able to work for
customers in other areas. Please call and check availability.
What happens if you cannot handle the
job?
If the job is too large, or a specialist is needed, I will tell
you in advance and not take the job. I find that this makes sure I
don't waste your time and you get the correct person for the
job.
How can I pay?
You can pay by cheque, cash or bank transfer.
Are you
insured?
Yes, James-of-all-Trades has full public liability and other
relevant insurance. Documents can be seen on request.
Do you give fixed
appointment times?
I try to be as accurate as I can with appointment times. You
are not expected to wait in all day!
Do you take away packaging
and boxes?
I generally take away garbage, but with certain items the city
charge a disposal fee (Drywall etc)
If so, there may be a charge to remove some of these items.
Alternatively I can give suggestions of specialists who can help.
I hope these FAQs cover the questions you have – but please get in
touch if you have further questions.
