If you're concerned at employing a tradesman, you could visit one of the many online official sites for the governing bodies of trades people.
They will be able to provide you with information on local tradesmen that they consider reputable and will be happy to give you contact numbers for a variety of different trades people to contact in your area.
Also, you can then use them further when you have decided on a few different contractors and ask for their advice and information on those you're considering.
Below are some of the main governing body websites that you can use to help find a good contractor online.
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Always search around online whenever you're looking to hire someone. You will find it to be an extremely resourceful place and you can almost guarantee that you'll find out more there than you will be relying on local adverts or listening to what the tradesman himself tells you.
TraderScams was formed to offer a unique reference point on how to avoid rogue traders and find a good tradesman.
There are television programs and newspaper features galore about scams, and people who have been caught out by disreputable traders who are only out to take your money and run.
Knowing how to avoid these scams is a vital skill for anybody faced with a job that needs doing or an offer that seems too good to be true.
What are your legal rights, and what are the common tricks used by rogue traders to make you part with your money for shoddy workmanship? How can you spot a rogue trader or scam before you're encouraged to sign any paperwork?
TraderScams hopes to arm you with all the relevant information before you commit yourself.
Rated People is a website for skilled tradespeople where jobs are rated by previous customers, making it easier to find the right person or company for the job.
You will need to register on the site before you can get your search results but they have an extensive list of companies spread throughout the UK.
They use a point system to rate each company on the quality of their work, the reliability of their service and how well they represent value for money.
In return customers also get rated on how clear their requirements were, how good they are to work with and if they make a reliable payment.
Post the job you require with details on the work that needs to be done and a price you’re willing to pay and get multiple quotes saving you money.
Other customers rate the tradesmen listed so you can know what you’re getting.
If you need other work done as well you can browse through professionals in many fields and areas.
Search for jobs or post one and find out how My Hammer can help you find the tradesman for any job.
Aspect Maintenance specializes in all areas of the maintenance operating across domestic and commercial sectors. From drains to the roof Aspect Maintenance provides modern and highly professional standards. Based in London they cover areas within London and the M25.
Free service finds companies and tradespeople in your area who are ready and available to give you a quote and do your work.
In three steps you can get up to five quotes, once they have been analysed by our team we forward your work details to tradespeople who may be able to give you a quote.
As the UK's No1 Tradesmen directory we provide a way for consumers to find the best local tradesmen quickly and easily without having to trawl through a long structure to get where you want to be.
We list and provide access to information to local tradesmen and service providers and their home pages. Our high-speed server allows you to quickly find the best tradesmen to approach for a job quote.
If you are looking for a good Plumber, Builder, Electrician, Handyman, Decorator or any good tradesman the directory is designed to make it easier to find professional tradesmen in your area.
With our unique "trade traffic light system" it will immediately show whether a particular tradesman is available to take on a job and if they are available for emergency call-outs.
People naturally love to recommend a good service to other people. Top Tradespeople provides that opportunity so that everyone can benefit. It's a FREE service to customers. All we ask is that you review the tradesperson you select so that we can all find out what you thought of them.
Customers review tradespeople on 3 things - workmanship, value for money and customer.
