When you hire a tradespeople, 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 your savings.<\/p>\r\n Before you hire a tradesperson, make sure you do these 5 sensible things:<\/p>\r\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 double glazing<\/a> electrics and gas works done. So before you take someone on to do any of these jobs, check that they are fensa registered<\/a>, 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>\r\n It\u2019s also sensible to get proof of the tradesperson\u2019s identity and any current insurance they may currently have.<\/p>\r\n It\u2019s also a good idea to check a tradesperson\u2019s reviews and ratings before you hire them. If you can\u2019t find any reviews for the tradesperson, ask them for references and photos of their previous work.<\/p>\r\n When you consider hiring a tradesperson, it is important for you to tell them what you want to do. Everyone always has\u00a0 different ideas for any project, so don\u2019t expect the tradesperson to know what you want. Tell them what your budget is, timescale for getting the work done so you\u2019re both on the same page. Get all of this in writing so there is no miss communication, along with a detailed quote, so you\u2019ve got a record of your agreement.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\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>\r\n Dont allow anyone to do the old pressure selling techniques on you.<\/p>\r\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>\r\n1. Ask for qualifications and any certifications<\/h3>\r\n
2. Check reviews and ratings of tradespeople<\/h3>\r\n
3. Tell them what you want<\/h3>\r\n
4. Trust your instincts<\/h3>\r\n
5. Avoid paying up front<\/h3>\r\n