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Your
Landlord FAQ on Finding a Good
Contractor for Property Repairs PART 1
Do
you need to
hire a contractor for urgent repairs or daily maintenance? Our complete
landlord FAQ will show you the quick and easy way to do it. Find out
how you can maintain your rental property in tip top condition with the
help of the right contractor.
What
are the Different Types of Contractors that You Can Hire?
A
contractor can come in many flavours depending on what you need help
with. Plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters and flooring
craftsmen are the more common types of sub contractors so it's always a
good idea to have reliable ones in your phone list in case you
need any
emergency repairs.
If your property requires a major revamp or
makeover (for example it's gravely damaged in a fire), you will
probably need to find a general contractor instead of a sub contractor.
As the name suggests, a general contractor is in charge with
overall management of a major property project which usually the
services of several different specialised sub contractors. For example
if your rental property was burnt down in a fire accident, you will
need at least a electrician, painter and flooring craftsmen to restore
it to its former glory.
The general
contractor will be hiring different sub contractors and
supervising their work to ensure an acceptable quality of workmanship.
When it comes to forking out your bills, all you have to do is to pay
your general contractor and he will take care of the fees for the sub
contractors working under him.
If you need help in just one
specific area such as plumbing, it's naturally cheaper and more
effective to just hire the type of sub contractor you will need.
Should
You Hire a Contractor or Handle the Repairs Yourself?
Before
you even a lift a finger, confirm whether you are responsible
for the repair in the first place. If your tenants caused the property
damaged due to abuse or neglect, then they should be ones paying for it.
If
you need a helpful landlord FAQ to find out who has to pay for the
damages, Click
here for your tenant and landlord responsibilities when it comes to
property repairs.
When
it comes to major and repairs such as rewiring electrical circuits
or installing an air con compressor, you must have a
permit to do it in most areas.
This means that you need
to hire a licensed contractor to do the work for you. It is against the
law for you to attempt these complex repairs yourself to protect the
health and safety of your tenants and occupants.
For most minor
repairs and maintenance work, you are allowed to carry out the fixes by
yourself. In this case, you need to ask yourself if you are comfortable
with attempting the repair yourself.
If you are new to this, our landlord FAQ suggests that you
can try your hand at simpler tasks first such as replacing a
bathroom tap or repainting a room. As you gain experience and
confidence, you can then progress to more complicated jobs.
Are
you ready to learn how to choose a reliable contractors and what are
the important tips to ensure a successful repair job?
Return from
this Landlord FAQ page to our Property Landlord Rental Repairs guide
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