How Mr. Handyman Helps Retirement Communities Thrive
- We break the process down
Mr. Handyman has been assisting Lake Norman’s retirement communities for years! We offer numerous services, and if you’re not sure how to make your neighborhood safer and more comfortable, we can provide some guidance. We’ll break the task into easy steps.
- We do it all
Whether it’s window replacement, installing ceiling fans, or adding parking lines, Mr. Handyman has the experience to wrap all your needs into a single service strategy.
- We stay honest
Mr. Handyman believes in offering services with integrity and transparency. We won’t try to sell you services you don’t need. We can organize our recommendations based on what’s most important, and you can decide which fixes to implement and which to hold off on. We’ll be upfront with what they cost, too!
Retirement communities need to focus on not just a beautiful, functional atmosphere but also safety. If your Lake Norman neighborhood needs help with regular maintenance tasks or a logistical upgrade, Mr. Handyman can help! Our team has pursued Age Safe® certification, which means we’ve completed additional training specifically to help older folks stay safer and more comfortable.
Residents who live in retirement communities in Lake Norman should be able to feel confident in their homes and public spaces. Whether that means it’s time for sidewalk repair, stop sign installation, or something else, Mr. Handyman has the tools and experience to make this process simple. Contact us to schedule a visit, and we can review options and make some suggestions! Mr. Handyman also serves Statesville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Troutman, Davidson and the whole Lake Norman area.
Why Mr. Handyman?
When you’re choosing a team to trust with your maintenance tasks, there are a few areas to consider:
- What services do they provide?
- Do their estimates include additional costs, such as processing fees?
- What do others say about their services?
- Are they on time, clean-cut, and organized?
- Do they complete jobs quickly?
- How do they determine which jobs to prioritize when multiple tasks need doing?
At Mr. Handyman, we understand that taking care of maintenance for an entire retirement community can feel overwhelming. That’s why we break tasks down into more manageable stages. Some of the processes we can help you with include:
- Parking line painting
- Window replacement
- Drywall repair
- Fan fixing
- Ceiling fan installation
- Mobility and age-safe aid installation
- Ramps and railing installation
These are just a few of the tasks we tackle on a regular basis. We’ll help you identify the changes that can make the biggest differences in safety and comfort in your specific community.
The Process of Maintaining a Community
So you want to invest in your community to make it the best it can be. Now what?
We recently assisted a local retirement neighborhood with large-scale projects, including the installation of a new stop sign strategy. After the project was done, we asked the property managers how they felt about the process. Here’s what they said:
They Loved the Honesty
One thing that really stood out to them was our transparency. We consulted with them right from the start. Rather than simply informing them of things that needed “fixing” right away, we worked to understand their goals. We created a dialogue so that the neighborhood could be upgraded strategically according to their vision (and with some suggestions from us to create a successful outcome).
As the project progressed, both sides were candid with their feedback and communication. That’s how we made sure we were on the same page! Mr. Handyman gave the neighborhood as many options as possible so they could make an informed choice that suited them.
The Breakdown Helped
Once we were aligned on vision, Mr. Handyman broke down the process into steps that were easy to understand. The property managers found that the entire project seemed a lot more manageable when they knew exactly which stages would occur in which order, when, and what was involved. This also allowed for additional feedback; if there was any uncertainty or a need for clarification, it became easy to talk about once the project was presented in more detail.
There Was Time to Pause
One thing that many property managers struggle with when searching for a team they trust for the long term is pushy sales tactics. Many handymen try to get large neighborhoods to commit to big, sweeping changes all at once so they can make their money and get out before anyone realizes that the changes weren’t really what they were looking for after all.
At Mr. Handyman, we don’t like that kind of attitude. During our project, we did a trial run in which we installed just a few stop signs to see if the strategy was working well with the community. We didn’t rush anything; in fact, we encouraged residents to try living by the stop signs and to bring feedback and observations about what worked and what didn’t. From there, we were able to make adjustments! This way, we could pivot if someone was unhappy, finding a new solution or making minor changes for the best result. We are happy to give clients time to breathe, consider their options, and think about how the project is progressing so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are handymen certified to perform accessibility repairs for older folks?
Handymen do not have to be certified to do repairs or installations of things like grab bars and ramps. However, the good ones do seek additional recognition, like Age Safe® certification, to stay on the cutting edge of developments and techniques for strong, safe installations.
How often should neighborhoods do maintenance?
Neighborhoods should create maintenance schedules based on the importance of each task and the average wear and tear of the community. For instance, sidewalks should be inspected a few times per year, whereas parking lot lines might only need to be touched up every few years. Every community is different, so establish a timeline that works for you!
Are certain maintenance tasks required?
In general, specific maintenance tasks are not required by law. However, properties must maintain basic standards of living: they must be structurally sound, and residents must have access to heating, cooling, water, and electricity. It’s wise to go well above and beyond these bare minimums, not just because you care about your neighbors, but because you may face liability issues otherwise. If you leave a sidewalk in poor condition and someone trips and injures themselves, you could be on the hook for their medical bills if you don’t keep up with repairs!
