Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Dec 31, 2015 10:40 am Hello, I am new to this forum. we have recently purchased a new home in western Sydney. We were planning to get the solar panels so before that we thought we would do roof restoration. we hired a handyman who did half the job and now is not responding. we already paid him a fair amount of deposit? What should we do now? We also have few other small jobs like repairing leaking pergola, removing old window ac and do the bricklayering, minor guttering issues...is there any reliable and affordable handyman to fix all this? Re: reliable handyman and roof restoration 2Dec 31, 2015 3:53 pm katie1975 Hello, I am new to this forum. we have recently purchased a new home in western Sydney. We were planning to get the solar panels so before that we thought we would do roof restoration. we hired a handyman who did half the job and now is not responding. we already paid him a fair amount of deposit? What should we do now? We also have few other small jobs like repairing leaking pergola, removing old window ac and do the bricklayering, minor guttering issues...is there any reliable and affordable handyman to fix all this? Not sure how you got him - but this is not a single case ... It can be trial and error - unless you hear about him - ie word of mouth is good way. Ask around - check with your local church - if a member - or groups such as Lions, Rotary etc. Keep your eyes open - if you see one - ask the owners what they think. Ask your neighbours etc. Some of those franchise groups are fairly reputable - eg "Jim's". No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11584 Hi I bought an old cupboard that is in desperate need of some TLC. I was seeking some advice as to the best product to use to give it an oil but also bring it to life a… 0 3439 This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 28320 |