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Jeff Murray
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Posted Aug 27 2024, 06:20

Good Morning,

I was wondering if anyone had some local contacts for a handy man who could do some work at my property.

Jeff Murray

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 07:05
Quote from @Jeff Murray:

Good Morning,

I was wondering if anyone had some local contacts for a handy man who could do some work at my property.

Jeff Murray

Bear in mind that handy men are limited by law as to the total amount of work they can perform. The number in Arizona is $1,000, including labor and materials. So if you have minor stuff like installing ceiling fans, etc, a handyman is definitely the way to go. But more major projects like bathroom remodel, etc will require a licensed contractor. Also anything that requires a permit.

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 07:19

Oh yes Im just looking at odd jobs. 

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 07:21

Bruce I see you are a contractor if I have anything bigger in nature is this something you can do? My house is in Mesa. 

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 07:21

My handyman rehabs 2 or 3 houses per year for me.

Mostly cosmetic stuff. I hire an electrician and HVAC guy separately. 

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 07:50

@John Underwood is this in the Phoenix area?

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 08:04
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@John Underwood is this in the Phoenix area?

I am in SC.


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Replied Aug 27 2024, 08:16

Welcome to the forums Jeff!

I have found local Facebook groups to be a valuable tool when looking for handy people. There are also a lot of people in the Phoenix area on the forums, though, so this is also a great resource!

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 09:24

Our company does a lot of sourcing for operators and we have found local Facebook groups to be the best. Other operators love sharing who they work with. A simple search in the groups will yield you many new contacts.

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Replied Aug 27 2024, 10:14

Hi Jeff. I'll PM you. I have a great one that I can recommend to you.