{"id":4441,"date":"2017-11-28T13:24:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T13:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=4441"},"modified":"2017-11-28T13:24:00","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T13:24:00","slug":"5-things-do-when-hire-a-tradesperson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/diy\/5-things-do-when-hire-a-tradesperson\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sensible Things to Do When You Hire a Tradesperson"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you hire a tradesperson, it\u2019s important to do so carefully. You need someone who\u2019s skilled and honest and will do a good job \u2013 after all, you are<\/em> trusting them with your home and potentially quite a bit of money.<\/p>\n

Before you hire a tradesperson, make sure you do these 5 sensible things:<\/p>\n

1. Ask about qualifications and certificates<\/h3>\n

Before you hire a tradesperson, you need to make sure that they\u2019re qualified to do the job. This is particularly important if you\u2019re getting gas or electrical work done. So before you take someone on to do these jobs, check that they\u2019re on the Gas Safe register<\/a> or a registered electrician. You can verify if someone\u2019s a registered electrician by asking them who they\u2019re registered with and checking online.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also sensible to get proof of the tradesperson\u2019s identity and public liability insurance. If you\u2019ve found them through our service, we\u2019ll have already done this for you. <\/p>\n

2. Check their reviews and ratings<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to check a tradesperson\u2019s reviews and ratings before you hire them. If you found them through our service, visit their Quotatis profile page and take a look at their customer reviews. All their reviews will have been written by genuine customers, so you know you can trust them.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t find any reviews for the tradesperson, ask them for references and photos of their previous work.<\/p>\n

3. Be upfront about what you want<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re considering hiring a tradesperson, it\u2019s also vital to be upfront about what you want. Everyone has different expectations for a project, so don\u2019t expect the tradesperson to know what you want. Discuss things like your budget, project timescale and who is supplying the materials so you\u2019re both on the same page. Get all of this in writing, along with a detailed quote, so you\u2019ve got a record of your agreement.<\/p>\n

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4. Trust your instincts<\/h3>\n

Trusting your instincts is vital when you hire a tradesperson. Don\u2019t take someone on unless you have good feelings about them and their work \u2013 any doubts you have will probably be for a good reason.<\/p>\n

Avoid anyone who tries to rush you into hiring them or is unwilling to give you all the information you need. The best tradesperson will be honest, upfront and give you all the time you need.<\/p>\n

5. Avoid paying up front<\/h3>\n

You should never have to pay for all of a job before it\u2019s complete \u2013 so avoid any tradesperson who asks you to do so. It\u2019s pretty common to pay a deposit upfront, but this shouldn\u2019t be more than 20% of the overall job price. Before you hire a tradesperson, make sure they\u2019ve included details of any deposits they require and when they need them by in a written quote.<\/p>\n

Doing these 5 things will help you find a tradesperson who suits you and will do a good job. To get in touch with up to 4 tradespeople to help you with your project, fill in our online form now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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