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Top Tips

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This section is packed with practical advice to help you confidently deal with any tradesman. Most of us have had at least one bad experience with a plumber,electrician, painter or joiner. You may have spent the whole day waiting in for a tradesman, but no-one turns up. What's worse is that you try phoning time after time, but no-one ever rings back. Perhaps you've been frustrated by an ever rising price for a job, far in excess of the original quote. Or endless delays in completing the work. Many tradesmen will try to bamboozle you with jargon and you can just end up feeling helpless, with no control over your own project. But it doesn't have to be like that.........

Articles

Over time we will compile a comprehensive archive of practical tips. These will be written in partnership with professional bodies, trade suppliers and other impartial organisations. This will help you when dealing with tradesmen.

Use the links on the left hand side to find general articles or articles about a particular topic.