How It Works – Just 4 Simple Steps
1. Post Your Job – It’s Free
2. Receive Free Quotes
3. Hire A Tradesperson
If you are happy with the quotes you receive and wish to hire one, you can do so; however, you are under no obligation.
4. Leave A Review
Leave feedback after hiring your preferred choice; this helps other homeowners decide when hiring tradespeople.
How our approach helps you find reputable local home service PROS
How We Help Homeowners
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We make finding tradespeople near you quick and easy.
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Save money by comparing multiple trader quotes (up to five quotations).
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View traders ratings, see what others had to say about using their services.
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Posting your job takes less than 2 minutes.
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Our service is free to use. You are under no obligation when it comes to hiring traders.
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We match you with specialists based on the job requirements and time frame you define.
Your CHECKLIST to Hiring A Trader
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Does the contractor/trader hold all relevant licences and insurances to carry out the works agreed upon, e.g. do they have Public Liability insurance?
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Does the contractor/trader hold all relevant certificates and accreditations, e.g. are they gas safe registered? (tradespeople carrying out gas works by law are required to be gas safe registered), do they have a Part P qualification for carrying out electrical works?
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When it comes to larger projects, e.g. home extensions, loft conversions, house renovations, do they have the expertise and experience to take on projects of this scope?
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Has the trader/contractor worked on projects similar to yours recently, and can they show you references?
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Is the trader/contractor reputable? What did other homeowners have to say (reviews) about using their services, and did they recommend them?
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Company information/trading history – how long has the contractor/trader been trading for, and are they a Ltd registered company?
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We also recommend confirming these details in writing (if a dispute arises) between you and the contractor/trader before accepting their quotation:
◦ Is the quoted price fixed, and does it include material costs/removals?
◦ Whether the price quoted includes VAT?
◦ Start and finish dates for the project.
◦ Are deposits required? If yes, how much and for what?
◦ Do they guarantee the works, if so, for how long?
◦ Will they be subcontracting any of the works? If yes, are the subcontractors qualified, licensed and insured?
◦ Only pay for work that has been completed – Payment structure, how will payments be made? (Bank transfer, cheque, in instalments as the job progresses, etc.)
For our full rundown of things to consider before hiring a company/contractor to do works on your property, read our article.
