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WHAT NEEDS FIXIN’?

By Jessica Cornejo, Maintenance Coordinator and Rashawnda Atkinson

You are redecorating your unit and Instead of going through the hassle
need to paint the walls a new color. of researching a contractor and
You’ve come back from work, vaca- hoping they show up to complete
tion or an evening out only to find wa- the job according to code and per-
ter leaking into your kitchen, bathroom sonal satisfaction, give the Handy-
or bedroom. Or somehow your sink is man Service a try.
draining slower due to a clog in the
drain. Fortunately for WAL residents, How Much Is It?
our Handyman Service Program can Invoicing for services performed
assist residents in these and more situa- by the Handyman Program include
tions. Both owners and renters (with labor, parts and materials. Parts and
owner permission) may use the ser- materials are billed at cost plus
vice. 20%. All new parts have a 90-day
warranty.
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This service allows WAL Maintenance Service categories include plumb-
staff to do most types of basic unit ing, general, HVAC, and electrical.
maintenance at rates typically lower Each has a different price structure
than outside contractors. Routine elec- and there are additional fees for
trical and plumbing repairs, light car- after-hours services.
pentry work, drywall repairs and wall Tony the Handyman says “About 65% of my
or ceiling paint jobs are all things they Once services are complete, a bill will work is repairing or replacing faucets.”
can assist with so that your property be sent and that’s due within 30 days.
maintains its value and functionality. Any outstanding amounts after 30 days hanging a few things around the house
are added to as- or painting the kitchen a new color,
sessment accounts then the services below are what you
with late fees as- need. You’ll be charged $17.50 per 15-
sessed. minute increment plus parts and mate-
rials. Some of the general services our
For tier shutdowns Handyman Service handles are:
needed because • Replace mailbox locks
water access must • Hang pictures and towels
be restricted to • Clean dryer vents from the ma-
perform the work, chine to the unit wall
the Maintenance • Repair or repaint ceilings and
team handles this walls
as well. Tier shut-
downs are sched- Plumbing Services
uled at least 48 Plumbing services WAL offers
hours in advance through the Handyman Services in-
and are $100. clude:
Should there be an • Clear/snake drain lines
emergency or un- • Replace the sink trap
scheduled tier • Replace water supply line/valve
shutdown, this fee • Replace shower rod/head/neck
rises to $200. Af- • Replace toilet wax ring/caps
ter-hours shut-
down is $300. Services under this umbrella incur a
$17.50 charge for each 15-minute in-
General Work crement for labor plus parts and mate-
If you want help rials.

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