Thursday, February 5, 2009

A Guide to Finding a Reliable Tradesman

By Tal Potishman

Each and every United Kingdom home owner will encounter a situation in which he or she will be in need of hiring a Tradesman. One man might need to have his roof fixed. One woman might want a new heating and cooling system installed. Tradesmen are in constant demand throughout the United Kingdom and it is very important that all home owners learn how to hire a Tradesman who is reliable.

It is important to hire a reliable Tradesman because if you hire a Tradesman who is not reliable, you run the risk of paying out large sums of money for work that does not meet your requirements or that will require a lot of further repairs and adjustments. Home owners need to understand how to tell the difference between a Tradesman who is reliable and a Tradesman who is not.

Here are a few of the things you should look for if you find yourself in need of hiring a reliable Tradesman:

*References: There are two ways to get references for a tradesman. The most obvious option is to ask the tradesman to give you references that a home owner can call. Any skilled or reliable tradesman will be able to provide a list of people that a home owner can call upon for more information.

The second way to find references is to ask around to friends and neighbours to find out who they used to do their trade work and whether or not they would hire the person they hired again. A home owner can also ask around to see if anyone has heard anything about the tradesperson that is up for hire.

*Professional Organisations: Check into the local business registry in your area to find out if your prospective Tradesman is a member of any professional organisations. Is the Tradesman going through the application process for a professional organisation? You should also check with local authorities to find out if any complaints have been lodged against the person you are considering hiring.

Many Tradespeople are required to obtain specific certifications and join certain organisations. Check into the trade itself to find out which registrations and certifications are required in your area. Make sure the Tradesman you are considering meets all of the requirements.

Most Tradespeople are required to obtain specific certifications and join specific organisations. Research the trade and find out what is required. Then make sure that each prospective Tradesman you consider meets all of the requirements. - 21151

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