How to Choose a Handy Person / Contractor

How to Choose a Handyman

We’ve all heard the advice: “Get three quotes.” But somewhere along the line, that turned into “Go with the cheapest.” We know how that often ends—unfinished projects, crews that never show up, or the nightmare of a lost deposit.

In the home service world, there is a "Rule of Three": Price, Quality, and Speed. You can choose any two, but getting all three is almost impossible. Here is why:

1. Price & Quality (The Waiting Game)

You get a great price and great work, but you’ll likely wait weeks or months for the project to start. Because these contractors are often "job jumping" to keep costs low, your project might take twice as long to finish.

2. Price & Speed (The "Fix-It-Later" Choice)

The work starts fast and fits a tight budget, but steps are often skipped to save time. You’ll likely end up hiring someone else (like us) to fix the mistakes left behind by a rushed crew.

3. Quality & Speed (The Professional Standard)

This is where Imperial Homeworks lives. You get high-quality craftsmanship and a project that starts and finishes on time. We don't "window shop" our schedule; we set exact times because we respect that your time is as valuable as ours. Once we start, your home is our top priority until the job is done.

Where We Fit

We aren't the cheapest, and we aren't the most expensive. We don’t compete with uninsured, "fly-by-night" operations with unreliable vehicles. Instead, we maintain a low-overhead, high-accountability model:

• No Hidden Fees: You won't pay for layers of middle management.

• Full Protection: We carry comprehensive liability insurance for your peace of mind.

• Direct Communication: You work directly with the owner who has "skin in the game."

We call this the "Sweet Spot"—where fair pricing meets exceptional reliability.