The Ghosting Game

Why Homeowners Call Contractors and Never Hear Back (A Handyman’s Take)

Hey folks, I’m your local handyman—call me Nick. I’ve got a truck full of tools and a phone that actually rings. Over the years, I’ve cleaned up more than a few messes left by big contractors who took the deposit and vanished. Homeowners vent to me about the silent treatment all the time. Let me break down why contractors ghost your small-to-medium jobs… and why I’m built for them.

Why Contractors Leave You on Read

1. Your Job’s Too Small for Their Appetite
We’re talking multi-week remodels and new construction for them. A $500–$2,000 repair? That’s a snack, not a meal. It doesn’t pay the bills for their office staff, insurance, and crew.

2. Their Calendar’s a Nightmare
One big project runs long, and everything dominoes. Fitting in a quick drywall patch or faucet swap? Near impossible without derailing the whole schedule.

3. Hidden Minimums
Many won’t touch anything under a certain dollar amount. They’ll give you a quote to be polite, then poof—radio silence when you say yes.

4. Too Many Cooks
Your simple job needs a plumber one day, electrician the next, painter after that. One flake in the chain and you’re stuck waiting weeks.

Why I’m Your Go-To for the “Little” Stuff

• One Guy, All Trades
Plumbing leak? Electrical outlet acting up? Drywall hole from the kids? I’ve got the skills and tools to knock it all out in one visit.

• I Show Up—Fast
My bread and butter is 2–8 hour jobs. Need it fixed this week? Done. Sometimes same-day if I’m in the neighborhood.

• Straightforward Pricing
Hourly rate or flat fee upfront—no surprises. You can provide the materials or I can stop on my way-with no markup.

• Build a Relationship
I remember my regulars. Return customers get priority slots, honest advice, and no upcharge nonsense. You call, I answer.

Final Nail in the Coffin

For leaky faucets, busted outlets, minor remodels, or anything that doesn’t require a full crew—call a handyman. Ask friends, check local reviews, confirm licensing and insurance. You’ll get it done right, on time, and without the headache.

Contractor still hasn’t called? Tell ’em Nick says hi—and that I’ve got your back.