Testing & Evaluation Guide
How we test, film, and approve handypeople for the OC Handyman Services network.
How We Evaluate on Test Day
Every candidate completes a paid test day on simple, repeatable projects. For the more desirable multi-day work (e.g., She Sheds, full Shed Assemblies, or Concrete Slabs for Sheds), we look for the essentials:
- Show up prepared & on time (confirmations, ETA, materials/tools ready).
- Present a clear sketch with measurements, slope/drainage, finish notes, and any utilities.
- Communicate well—ask smart questions, give brief updates, and align on expectations.
- Work clean—protect surfaces, manage debris, and tidy as you go.
- Finish professionally—solid craft, photo-ready results, and a quick walk-through with the client.
What you’ll be asked to do
- Form, pour, and finish a shed-size concrete slab
- Assemble & anchor a shed kit (Costco / Sam’s / Home Depot / Lowe’s)
- TV mounting / Ring or Nest doorbell install, or a similar low-risk task
- Pressure cleaning (driveway, walk, patio) where appropriate
What we provide
- Daily cash pay (agreed in advance)
- Materials when applicable (concrete, forms, hardware, etc.)
- Filming & photography for your portfolio
- Mentor feedback with practical ways to improve
What you bring
- Reliable transportation (no Uber/drop-offs)
- Basic tools for the skills you claim
- Pro mindset: punctual, communicative, respectful
Permanent Home Improvements (concrete slabs, pergolas, fire pits, patios, etc.)
- Bring measuring tools, marking tape, marking paint, and graph paper.
- Spend at least 30 minutes listening to the customer’s needs.
- Create a plan/sketch (neat hand-drawn is fine) confirming location, shape, size, height, slope/drainage, thickness, and finish.
- Review and agree on the plan with the client before work begins.
We will not feature anyone who skips this documentation step.
Your path to being featured
Bring your own tools & transportation
Show up ready. No Uber rides — you’ll need reliable transport and the tools of your trade.
Complete a paid test project
Either on Keith’s property (La Habra Heights) or at one of your active gigs — we’ll watch you work on real tasks.
Be filmed & evaluated
We’ll document your craft, communication, and professionalism.
Build your digital presence
Basic track: a one-page mini-site. High-demand track (e.g., concrete slabs): a simple multi-page site with photos, contact info, and a short intro video — plus GBP/Yelp guidance.
Get Featured
If you pass, you’ll earn a spot as a “Tested & Approved” pro on OC Handyman Services — trusted and visible.
How you’ll be evaluated (pass / fail)
Communication
- Confirm start time & text ETA
- Ask smart questions
Planning
- Materials & tools list
- Layout, measurements, utilities considered
Craftsmanship
- Plumb / level / square
- Neat, durable finishes; correct anchoring
Cleanup & Professionalism
- Daily cleanup, waste handled
- Respectful, safety-minded, owns outcomes
Important: OC Handyman Services is not a contractor and does not monetize this site. We never take referral fees or a percentage, and we don’t charge tradespeople to be featured. All agreements are strictly between you and the client. Our role is to mentor, test, film, and amplify.
Pro tip: Keith previously ran several companies (Concrete & Hardscapes, Whole House Makeover, a Trane HVAC dealership, and a Tile Roofing Company) and built his reputation on one discipline: take the extra 30 minutes to measure, plan, and sketch. The image below shows 30 of his hand-drawn 11×17 roof plans—part of an archive of 1,000+ entire-home roofing plans. Detailed drawings were revered by customers, especially compared to “no-sketch, no-plan” estimates. A clear sketch earns trust fast, simplifies material runs, and prevents misunderstandings. Clients notice, and they remember.
