[Bog99]

... they charge $40/hour, take 3 weeks to get to your job.

Relatedly, I just hired a guy on Amazon (Roots Family Construction, Lakeland) to clean the gutters on my little house. He shows up with a 3' step ladder and says his ladder is too short to reach the gutters... I asked him to leave.

[dsnrbec]

Unfortunately, it's not just handymen. We moved into a preowned villa that had lots of needs and have spent the last month staying frustrated with service people. I'm not sure if it's because they have more work than they need but their word means nothing. Any flimsy excuse for not showing up is ok by most of them. We have canceled other plans more than once to be here only to have either a no-show or a last minute cancellation. Both my husband and I were self-employed and can't imagine being this blasé about keeping commitments!

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Bog99

... they charge $40/hour, take 3 weeks to get to your job.



Relatedly, I just hired a guy on Amazon (Roots Family Construction, Lakeland) to clean the gutters on my little house. He shows up with a 3' step ladder and says his ladder is too short to reach the gutters... I asked him to leave.

Seems you experienced the Florida work ethic


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[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Bog99

... they charge $40/hour, take 3 weeks to get to your job.

Relatedly, I just hired a guy on Amazon (Roots Family Construction, Lakeland) to clean the gutters on my little house. He shows up with a 3' step ladder and says his ladder is too short to reach the gutters... I asked him to leave.

Why would anyone drive 90 minutes to clean gutters? That would be my first hint!

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Why would anyone drive 90 minutes to clean gutters? That would be my first hint!

The worker was probably local.


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[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bog99

... they charge $40/hour, take 3 weeks to get to your job.

Relatedly, I just hired a guy on Amazon (Roots Family Construction, Lakeland) to clean the gutters on my little house. He shows up with a 3' step ladder and says his ladder is too short to reach the gutters... I asked him to leave.

Today's Daily Sun had 19 handyman ads............and you called someon in Lakeland?

[graciegirl]

Don Cunningham is the best handyman that I can think of. BUT a lot of people know that and have him on their speed dial. He is hardworking, smart and honest.

[Pearson14505]

Like my dad said, no wonder they lost the war!

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Pearson14505

Like my dad said, no wonder they lost the war!

The handyman war ?


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[karostay]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Seems you experienced the Florida work ethic


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Fla ! No the whole country
ask for one licenced and references and see how small the list gets

[justjim]

You don't need much to start a handyman business. Hang out your shingle, a pickup would be preferable and some tools and perhaps a ladder. Florida does not require a license so thus no background check or completion of a training program.

That said, I'm sure there are some reliable and skilled workers available in The Villages. Due deligence is necessary!

[maureenod]

Go to youtube, you can learn nearly everything and do it yourself. Usually gutters only need to be cleaned near the downpours. Debris accumulate near downpours. I clean my own

Hubby is a pro and would be insulted to be called a handyman. Taught me everything I know.

Best advice my Dad gave me, "Learn as much as you can, you may have to fall back on it someday" Very true, thanks Dad!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Don Cunningham is the best handyman that I can think of. BUT a lot of people know that and have him on their speed dial. He is hardworking, smart and honest.

Does anyone still use speed dial?

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by maureenod

Go to youtube, you can learn nearly everything and do it yourself. Usually gutters only need to be cleaned near the downpours. Debris accumulate near downpours. I clean my own

Hubby is a pro and would be insulted to be called a handyman. Taught me everything I know.

Best advice my Dad gave me, "Learn as much as you can, you may have to fall back on it someday" Very true, thanks Dad!

A self reliant dad makes for self reliant children.


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[Bog99]

Originally Posted by karostay

Fla ! No the whole country
ask for one licenced and references and see how small the list gets

What does "licensed" mean in the handyman context?