I know how hard it is for expats to find good handyman services in Panama, so I wanted to pass along this information posted in Panama Small Business Development on Yahoo Groups by Steven Rich. I agree completely with what he says. The search is over these guys are just what you need to get your repairs, remodeling, installation and more done in Panama.
I often get requests for a handyman to make repairs, do remodeling, installation, decorations, and other small jobs that every house or apartment owner needs. Expats find it difficult to locate reliable, reasonably priced, competent handymen in Panama who will show up as scheduled. English speaking handymen is another problem finding in Panama.
I found a company that meets all of these needs.
HUSBANDS FOR RENT (No, not for that type of work!!)
EXPAT REFERRALS: This company has served many well-known English speaking expats who can provide good references.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES (Costs a little more, but worth it)
SERVICES they provide include Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs
of the following areas:
Masonry/Bricklayer
Small Construction projects
Water connection – IDAAN certified (Panama Water Company)
Electrical
Welding & Ironwork
Gas installations (Fire Department Certified Technicians)
Plumbing
Air Conditioning installation, maintenance & repairs
Roof installation & leak repairs
Carpentry
Painting
Drywall/Gypsum installation & repairs
Electrical appliances
Furniture making & repairs (fine woods)
Kitchen remodeling
Drivers
House Cleaning
Computer & PC network
Shopping
Translations (English to/from Spanish)
Baby Sitting (No installation or repairs provided, but their wives
can watch your children)
DISPATCHER takes your call in English, finds out what you need, and sends a qualified worker to visit where your repairs or installation is required to make an estimate. Not all workers speak English. However, the worker will call the Dispatcher to explain what is needed and how much it will cost and the Dispatcher will explain it to you in English.
EQUIPMENT and SPARE PARTS will be invoiced by the store with no surcharges or added costs.
PRICES: Here are some examples of their typical prices for standard work.
A/C: The price for the installation of a new 1Ton (12,000 BTU) Air conditioning unit may vary from $80 to $120 USD. It may be a bit more ($20 USD) in the case of the need of an electrical 220V work to handle the connection.
GAS WATER HEATER: The installation is around $60 – $80 US
TOILET: The price to Unclog a Toilet: IS less than $40 if there is no need to use the electrical iron cord or no need to remove the toilet from the base.
LEAKS: The price to fix a leak on a bathroom or kitchen sink could vary from $15 to $35 USD if there is no need to break the wall.
NURSING, TUTORING & BABY SITTING: charges by hour, minimum 4 hours. Packages with discount available on daily, weekly or monthly services scheduled.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
CALL: (507) 391 – 4040 (24 Hours a day / 7 days a week)
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I need to know where can I rent a Dry concrete saw portable tool or does the handyman company services can do the job with the same tool. What would be the cost of rental or if done by the Handyman Services company how much it will be. I need to cut some concrete with blocks about 60 feet in lenght
sOMOS UNA COMPANIA DE REMODELACION Y QUEREMOS PRESENTARLES NUESTROS SERVIOS A SU COMPANIA COMO CONSTRATISTAS, TENEMOS MUCHA EXPERIENCIA EN GYPSUM, PINTURA INTERIOR Y ESTERIOR CON NUEVAS HERRAMEINTAS Y ESTANDARES AMERICANOS