How can a handyman prevent disputes over what counts as finished work?

Q: How can a handyman prevent disputes over what counts as finished work?

Direct answer: Disputes drop when completion criteria are documented before work starts. Practical steps Write criteria: What 'done' means. Review with client: Before starting. Document acceptance: At completion. Next step: Add completion criteria to every estimate.

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Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Disputes drop when completion criteria are documented before work starts.

Practical steps

Write criteria: What 'done' means.
Review with client: Before starting.
Document acceptance: At completion.

Next step: Add completion criteria to every estimate.