Our handyman is a great man. 30 years in the Army and now just taking a couple of jobs here and there to keep him out of trouble as he put it. While doing a quick plumbing job for me our neighbor stopped by and shamed him into building a ramp for them. Our guy tried to wiggle out of the job but I guess he felt bad and took the job. Big mistake on both sides because it did not go well. Carpentry is not his thing. His skills in that department are one step above a homeowners.
The point is these handymen have different degrees of expertise at different jobs and their people skills vary. There is a good chance they are not going to keep their word and show up for you if they can make a bundle on something other project that presents itself. They mostly are poor communicators. If you speak with them to much while they are working that doesn't work either. Offer them a water, buy lunch if it's appropriate and never pay until you're satisfied.
Once they are done ask them about their experience with the customers they encounter. How many times have they been $$ Stiffed $$. There is always two sides to every story and sometimes when expectations are high then there is a good chance to be unsatisfied with the job. I hope things work out for you.
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