Fire Your Neighborhood Handyman & Hire a Pro

When home repairs are required, people often either take matters into their own hands and attempt to make their own repairs or opt for the less expensive route of hiring a handyman. However, there are many unforeseen issues that often arise. When it’s time to hire a professional, make sure you go about it the right way. Here’s why:

1. Get your job done right the first time

Finding a certified professional contractor means the job will be completed by someone with the proper skills, experience, training, and qualifications. Searching for the right contractor can be tedious and sometimes people end up hiring unqualified contractors, fly-by-night contractors who may not finish the job or contractors who aren't insured, licensed or bonded. The work done by tradesmen without credibility often becomes a temporary quick-fix, resulting in a much larger and more costly problem. This means going through a secondary search of hiring someone with the proper certifications to fix the damages resulting from hiring an unqualified tradesperson to do repairs.

2. Cheap repairs can lead to more costly fixes

When it comes to big, important home repair jobs, do not give in to penny-pinching. Hiring someone from your neighborhood to finish a job in your house often leads to calling a professional contractor in the long run, adding more time and money to the project. Professional tradesmen working with credible companies have the specialized knowledge to remedy your home repairs. Spend your hard-earned money on someone who can analyze the problem and fix it properly. Consider it an investment in your home and its appreciated value over time.

Specialized Outsource Solutions gives people like you a one-call solution: We refer reputable contractors who won’t put you through a second round of repairs. The companies affiliated with our network pass any negotiated cost savings on to our clients, assuring you pay for a job well done.

Call 888-589-1868 or access our online service request form to get your next job done right… the first time.

Avoid the Dread of Researching a Home Service Contractor

Most homeowners searching for the right contractor find it difficult to detect credibility and judge cost structure. To end up with the right service contractor, you must be vigilant – research the company, read reviews, hunt down ratings, compare credentials, and check cost structure.

However, most people do not have the time to conduct such an extensive search, especially if the job requires immediate or emergency repairs. The stressful situation can quickly escalate and hasty decisions are made as a result.

Fortunately, Specialized Outsource Solutions offers a one-call service so you can avoid the dread of locating the right contractor. We refer a credible team of contractors for you, who are equipped to address and repair damages associated with the entire job in a timely fashion. SOS has access to Southern California’s high-quality service contractors. Here’s our guide to hiring reliable contractors:

Instead of completing an exhaustive search on-line, get ready to eliminate the chance of ending up with the wrong contractor. Call 888-589-1868 for your next home repair and trust SOS to relieve your stress.

11 Ways to Prepare Now for Fire Season

Southern California residents need to be on alert now. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is urging residents to prepare for fire season. After such a dry winter, it is even more important to be mindful of how you can prepare your home with preventative measures to withstand the state’s hot, dry climate.

Specialized Outsource Solutions proposes these 11 tips to get your current home equipped to reduce the risk of fire damage:

1) Keep it Trimmed: Make sure you keep long-hanging branches cut six feet above the ground

2) End Before 10: Start your yard work early when the landscape is naturally dewy and the temperature is cooler, and finish up by 10 a.m.

3) Dismiss the Debris: Leaves, needles, and other yard debris needs to be cleared off the ground, gutters, and rooftop

4) Keep it in the Kitchen: Make sure a fire extinguisher is readily available in your cooking area, as cooks tend to spark flames from time to time

5) Chimney Sweep: Clean your fireplace chimneys and flues once every year, minimum

6) Detect and Protect: Place smoke detectors in living and sleeping areas, test them regularly, and replace their batteries at least once a year

7) Tools n’ Such: Make sure all heat-emitting tools are off when not in use, allow them to cool before storing, and replace frayed electrical chords

8) 100 Friendly Feet: Keep clear a 100-foot parameter around your home to increase the chance of it surviving a wildfire

9) Beware of Air-Freshener Plug Ins: Regularly monitor air freshener levels and unplug when you aren't at home and when you’re asleep

10) Fish Tank Savvy: Ensure the power strip isn't susceptible to contact with water

11) Electrical Power Strips: Never attach extension cord to into a power strip with multiple outlets, and do not plug appliances into power strips

SOS is a referral network for reputable contractors who specialize in fire restoration and fire-damage repairs. The customer service center is open 24-hours, 7 days a week, and you can always access the SOS online referral request HERE.

Call 888-589-1868 in case your home or building does sustain damage due to smoke, soot, or heat associated with a fire.

(SOURCE: Cal Fire News Release. “Cal Fire Increases Staffing in Southern California as Fire Danger Rises.” www.fire.ca.gov. April 2013.)

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