Why Your Handyman Should Be Bonded and Insured

You have finally decided to take the leap and hire a handyman. Now the search begins for a reputable company in your area. You have various ways to look for a handyman. While the internet provides a vast detail of information on local businesses, there is one place you should begin. Any company you are thinking of hiring needs to be bonded and insured. This article will explain the importance of this, and what it means to your relationship with the company.

Bonded
Being bonded is as much a way to protect you as it is the company. What this means is your handyman has access to state-backed funds in the rare and unfortunate event that they are needed for claims. If a company was directly responsible for an accident that resulted in great damage to a home or its contents, its legal responsibility to covers those costs could fold a company. They choose to maintain liability insurance and surety bonds to remain protected from such scenarios.

When a company is bonded, you have the peace of mind in knowing that any claims will be guaranteed. Once the claim has been properly initiated, you will be reimbursed for your loss or damage. This opens up more options for you, as smaller companies and individuals can now be marketable to you.

Insured
Any established company will carry an insurance policy to protect themselves from the loss or damage from acts of nature or any other catastrophic event. This is the same reason you maintain car insurance. You know that if something were to happen to your vehicle, your insurance company will compensate you based upon the plan you opted for. A serious company is in the business to thrive while protecting itself from the financial burden of any possible accidents and recovery costs.

Under the topic of insurance, it is an added extra if your handyman company also carries worker’s compensation insurance. It’s additional protection for you and for the company because if a worker is injured on your property, that worker will know his resulting medical bills and time off work will be reimbursed by the company’s policy. The worker knows he is protected and will not pursue you for the costs.

Now that you know the importance of your handyman being bonded and insured, you will be able to narrow the market and find the right company for the job.