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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Finding reputable home repair companies and contractors. I used to use Angie’s list and it was great[/quote]

Yes! I’m so tired of researching companies, reading reviews, scheduling  estimates, etc. I have a laundry list of things I need done around the house, but it requires managing multiple types of contractors.

I need an electrician to fix some outlets and hardwire some light fixtures. My HVAC is incredibly old (have kicked the can 2x with repairs) and likely needs to be replaced soon. I want to have our sewer line scoped. There is some carpentry work (e.g. shelving and such) I’d like to do. I need someone to do a bit of drainage work and put in a walkway in my side yard. My driveway needs repaving. And on and on.

Obviously paying for this stuff isn’t fun, but I have the money. What I don’t have is time to arrange all these things. And if your project is too small there may not be interest or you won’t be prioritized on the schedule.

I wish there was some centralized contracting service that could come to your house and write up an estimate for everything and send out the people you need for each project. It feels like as soon as I knock 1-2 projects off our to do list another few pop up. I’m always looking around at the things that need fixed but I don’t have time to schedule to fix.[/quote]

I know that there are services that manage home repairs and perform regular basic service for you. https://myhasslefreehome.com/what-we-do/ is a local example. I'd love to be able to just call them and say "hey. I have a small list - paint the front door, install a door knob, fix a light, fix a toilet - and have them come out without a subscription. I know that you can get the same service with a handyman but good luck finding someone![/quote]

I assume you want to pay $100 for what is at least 8 hours of work?[/quote]

We have a good handyman/contractor that does most of this (not HVAC). But that's because we paid him well for big projects and were patient. Now call him to fix and outlet or whatever I can't do and he comes between bigger jobs and it's always at least $100 per visit (even if it's a small thing). But he'll fix it and come quick when I need him. 
I also learned to just fix stuff myself to save $ and only call him when I know I can't (plumbing and bigger electrical or things that require tall ladders). Friends have used him and just compile a list of items that all together will fill a whole day and pay him for the day. [/quote]

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