HandyPro Twin Cities Handyman Provides Safety Tips for Single Homeowners

(EstateNewsWire.com, November 07, 2012 ) St Paul MN – Many people believe worrying about physical attacks and home robberies by a home service provider is a little extreme. Though this rarely happens to people that call a local handyman from a reputable company, single female homeowners tend to be cautious when inviting a stranger into their home.

The danger is most present with the handyman who goes door to door looking for work. A reputable home service provider does not need to go door knocking to find work. He already has a name and reputation.

In any event, safety is a major issue today. With so many scam stories heard in the news people are becoming more aware of the need to take precautions. Single, older homeowners feel most vulnerable when they need home repair and seasonal maintenance service. Even if the handyman comes highly recommended by a trusted friend or neighbor, the person dispatched to the job is still a stranger. The company may send a different contractor than the one who provide great service for the friend.

Again, in most cases, there is no real threat, especially when the contractor was called to the home and sent by a legitimate company. Homeowners who are nervous can benefit from the following tips from a local handyman (http://www.handypro.com) who understands their concern:

• Ask for the repairman's physical description. If the handyman is employed by a large company, ask the service representative for a physical description of the contractor.

• Ask to see the handyman's photo identification. Sometimes the handyman arrives in his own pick-up truck or panel van with no logo or lettering. Ask to see photo ID or credentials proving he is indeed the home service provider expected.

• Keep an eye on the repairman. A handyman should not roam around the house without supervision. Show him the job to be done and watch him as much as possible while he works.

• Let a neighbor know that a repairman is coming to the home so they can keep an eye out or stop by while the service man is there.

• Do not leave valuable items like expensive jewelry, laptop computers, and cash laying around.

Consumers should report any suspicious, rude or unprofessional behavior of a home service provider to the company. Perhaps this isn’t the first complaint they have received, so they will take action to protect their customers and their reputation.

Collin Dickey owns HandyPro Handyman Service in the Twin Cities area, serving residents and business owners in St Paul, Minneapolis and neighboring communities. All home repair technicians are licensed, bonded, drug tested and background checked. The HandyPro Handyman can be counted on to handle all home improvement needs from general repairs to complete remodeling, renovating and additions. Visit http://www.handypro.com/minneapolis.html to learn more.

About HandyPro Handyman Services:
What’s on your to-do list? HandyPro Handyman Services offers affordable solutions to a wide variety of home repairs including home modification for seniors, home improvement and home remodeling, seasonal home maintenance and more. HandyPro specializes in helping the homeowner, business or property manager have building repairs completed professionally, in a timely manner, and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction. HandyPro Handyman Service has been in business since 1996, serving over 20,000 clients with zero complaints from the Better Business Bureau. HandyPro Handyman Services has been featured on Rachel Ray and Fox News.

Contact:

Collin Dickey, President
HandyPro Handyman Service
4805 Colfax Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612-823-8128
Email: cdickey@handypro.com

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