Tenants can add pictures before the work starts and the service provider is also prompted to take photos . Service providers are guided to provide detailed quotations and assessment by adding timestamps .
Clients already using the portal include House of Realtors , Harcourts , Vermaak Properties and Rawson Properties . Peter Noctor , MD House of Realtors , confirms the convenience of the portal : “ Home + has saved us significant amounts of time in assigning credible tradespeople , and allowing for communications to be automated . At any given point in time , we can see every job that is happening across the platform , with the option to intervene at any point if necessary .”
Who are the Home + Property Heroes ?
The carefully selected Heroes on the Home + Property network provide a wide range of property maintenance and handyman services . All are fully qualified and insured , and the vetting process ensures that :
• They have no criminal history
• References are checked
• They follow good service standards
• They maintain a strong user rating
• Professional qualifications are verified
• Qualifications required for specialist work are verified
The Heroes include :
• Plumbers
• Locksmiths
• Gas installers
• Electricians
• Glass fitters
• Pest controllers
• Landscapers
• Deep cleaners
• Air-conditioner installers
• Flooring contractors
• Waterproofers
• General maintenance ( handymen )
• Rubble removers
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