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Trusted Tradesmen

With recent press on the problems of Cowboy Tradesmen, we at Get me a Tradesman we have put together our top 6 ways to find a trusted tradesman. Depending on the type of Tradesman you are looking for will determine how much time and effort you will put into your search. For an emergency plumber or electrician lets face it you need one fast, so your not going to bother checking for CCJs or if they have filed their annual accounts. But there are still a number of things you can be aware of a take a matter of seconds to complete. Use our

Trusted Tradesmen Directory

and these 6 tips to help you to find Trusted Tradesmen.

Top 6 Ways to Find Trusted Tradesmen

Check ID cards: Plumbers dealing in gas should all be Gas Safe Registered. Electricians can be NICEIC registered, however this is not a legal requirement.
Ask for a price up front: Emergency call outs often come with a set call out charge, then a rate per hour. Check this on the phone to avoid costly charges.

For Larger projects such as house extensions or loft conversions more time will be needed to search for a reliable Tradesman.

Trusted Tradesmen Reviews
: View and check the Tradesman’s references and reviews. These are a sign of the quality of their previous work.
Insurance: Check The Tradesman’s Insurance Documents for Public Liability Insurance and Insurance for any damage to your property.
Trusted Tradesmen Contracts
: Larger projects should have legal contracts drawn up. Including the payment and work schedule. The protects both you and the Tradesman.
Extra Searches: You can search for CCJ’s against a company or individual from the past six years. This is to check if anyone has filed a county court judgment against the the Tradesman. If the Tradesman works for a Limited company you can check the status of the company i.e. Is it still trading? You can also check if the annual accounts have been filed. Accounts being overdue or CCJ’s in place are all warning signs of a rouge tradesman. Ask for a UK Address and Landline Number off you chosen Tradesman. All of the Tradesmen on Get me a Tradesman are required to provide a UK address to become registered on the site. They should also provide you with a landline number if you request one.