Should You Hire a Handyman or a Specialist?

It’s doesn’t matter what type of home you live in, how old or new it is, or what type of features, systems and appliances you have: Things are going to break. Trying to repair broken or inoperable things in your home can be a time-consuming hassle. If you’re not the most mechanically inclined person in the world, dealing with these types of problems can be maddening. Fortunately, there are highly skilled, trained professionals to help reduce your stress and get things working correctly again. Consider the following to help you decide whether to hire an all-purpose handyman or a specialist.

How Extensive is the Problem?

To help you decide whether to call someone who specializes in a specific practice such as electrical work, plumbing or flooring, or whether to get in touch with a general jack-of-all-trades repairman, evaluate how big of an issue you’re facing. If the damage or the need will require in-depth, detailed work, a specialist is best. If it’s a more basic problem, a repairman should be sufficient. For example, a general repairman can easily fix a clogged drain, but a professional plumber is best served to move pipes around.

Do You Need an Overhaul or a Quick Fix?

A handyman is well equipped to handle basic, everyday problems that may benefit from a short-term solution. However, a specialist will correct the issue if you need something to be as good as new. For example, if you’re planning on rewiring your home to get it ready to sell in a few months but in the meantime, you need a new ceiling fan, a repairman can best handle the latter issue until you need to address the larger task at hand.

Both a specialist and a handyman can give you the help you need when you need to repair or replace something. It’s important to know which one to hire in different circumstances.