Let's Talk Handyman Licensing

Sometimes it may sound appealing to hire a handyman who is offering an unbelievable deal. But at what cost could that come? It is always good to make sure that anyone you hire is licensed and insured. Let’s start with Insurance. If a Handyman is performing work to your home and an unforeseen accident happens, there is a good chance your Homeowners Insurance will not cover it. This is where the Handyman’s insurance would come into play.  Suddenly the cutthroat handyman who you hired to repair your deck doesn’t sound so cheap when six months after the deck job has been completed, it collapses. Most homeowner’s insurance policies will not cover these scenarios unless you have purchased additional coverage for in-home employees.

Licensing is equally important. It ensures companies meet a standard set of policies that govern their industry. It is essentially Washington State’s stamp of approval for the Handyman, Contractor or Tradesperson to do business. Washington has made it easy to verify a Handyman’s License is valid. Go to

https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/ and simply search for the Handyman’s Business. It will display all relevant information on the Handyman’s License, Insurance and Bond.

At Newport Home Repair LLC, we are most definitely Licensed, Bonded and Insured and ready to serve the Newport, Diamond Lake, Mead and many other Spokane, Washington surrounding areas.