TruBlue Home Service Ally of North Pittsburgh

TruBlue will come to your home and provide a free estimate. We are transparent with pricing for labor and materials. We provide high-quality work done by top professionals who are pre-screened, insured, and bonded. We are also CAPS certified and an Age-Safe Certified Senior Home Safety Specialist that can provide you with a home safety inspection of your house at no charge. TruBlue wants to be your ally in caring for your home.

After an initial contact, a TruBlue representative will set up a meeting time to go over everything you requested. If we feel that a different option may work to your advantage, we will let you know. TruBlue will keep you updated as to the progress of the job, and will only accept payment when you are truly happy. We follow the PA Home Improvement Contractor laws for your protection.

CAPS Certified Age Safe Senior Home Safety Specialist 20 Years as a Handyman

I spent most of my career in healthcare technology and worked for large organizations. I found myself disenchanted with Corporate America and wanted to do positive work in my community. This led me to the nonprofit world, where I worked with low-income seniors. I met so many seniors who had health issues because of unsafe home environments. When I found out about a business that specialized in helping seniors stay safe in their home, I knew that I found my knew work home. I also have experience flipping homes, so residential construction is not new to me.

Here at TruBlue Home Service Ally, I have been fortunate to meet many different homeowners across the region. We have also worked in the commercial space, which is quite different but also rewarding. I will admit that I have a soft spot for seniors, so I have really enjoyed meeting some wonderful people in the community.

Recently, we repaired a retaining wall that was hit by a vehicle. The owner was given several bids to replace the wall instead of repairing it. We were able to salvage enough block to repair the wall while only requiring 10 new block. To make to wall look uniform, we placed the new block on the bottom layer and kept the original wall visible. The result was impressive. We saved the customer thousands over replacing it.

Oftentimes, the "lowest" price is not the lowest. Many handymen and contractors do not follow the requirements necessary regarding insurance and contracts. If you are going to hire a company/individual and the amount is over $500, a contract is required that meets the PA Home Improvement Contractor requirements. These include a 3-day right to cancel, contract requirements, down payment maximums, and insurance requirements. If you conduct business with someone who does not have a HICPA number, you run several risks. They may not show up, and you have no recourse. They could get hurt on your property, which falls on YOUR insurance if they do not have any. They can fail to finish or do a job incorrectly, and it is difficult to pursue legal action without the contract. TruBlue recommends that you get a contract that follows the "PA Home Improvement Contractor" rules. Don't base everything on price. You have to live with the result. Check for a certificate of insurance, and a crime bond, and ask the contractor to guarantee their work.

When can you start, and how long will it take? Are you insured? Do you accept credit cards? Do you finance? Do you perform background checks on your employees? Are there different ways to do your project?