How should I handle repair while tenant lives there?

[Deborah R.]

We bought our 2nd rental a few months back. Shortly after moving in, tenant noticed a wet spot on the carpet. Turned out that the master shower was leaking. Plumber had to cut open some dry wall to fix it.  Repairing the dry wall in the bathroom will take several visits from our repairman - allowing drying time.  The tenant went out of town and wanted us to fix it while she was gone but wanted us to stay at the house the whole time to monitor repairman.  This was our first time using him, but he's well known in this community and several people referred us to him.  Since I had to work today, that meant my husband had to spend two hours keeping kids occupied in our minivan while the man did all of the repair work.  This seems insane to me.  I reread our lease agreement.  It doesn't spell out this situation- only that the tenant must grant access for repairs to be done.  What should I do next time?  What do you do?   This is a nice rental; quite turnkey when we bought it.  Almost $2k per month for rent.  Single family home.  Thanks!!