Author: Natalie
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Our ratings are like ‘word of mouth’ from 1 million friends
Ratings are so important to us, we put them in our name. We all ask family and friends for recommendations that we can trust, but when it comes to finding tradespeople for important projects, why take just one person’s word? Ratings are word of mouth from over 1 million friends. Each one left for a…
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Coronavirus: Staying safe whilst working on a construction site
Last updated: 21st December 2020 Also see our: Advice on working safely in someone’s home FAQs about coronavirus and using Rated People Information on government support for trade businesses On the 10th May, Boris Johnson advised that tradespeople should return to work. Since then, the government has produced more detailed guidance for tradespeople working in people’s…
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Landlords and tenants: who’s responsible for home repairs
All relationships can have their ups and downs and business relationships between landlords and tenants are no exception. A recent survey* revealed some surprising statistics around responsibility in the home, and confusion as to who should be in charge of repairs. Below we reveal who’s responsible for what in the home, to help get home…
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Professional gardening tools guide
Professional gardeners rely heavily on their tools to make physically demanding tasks easier. Whether you’re sowing seeds, pruning shrubs or maintaining a lawn, using the best tools for the job will help you work quicker. Time is money, so investing in quality will not only save you blood, sweat and tears, but help you earn…
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How Jewson can help your business – everything you need to know
Our guide to all things Jewson, to help with the running of your business. From what to find instore, to a branch locator. As a tradesperson, you need regular access to materials. Jewson are known for supplying sustainable timber and other building materials. With over 600 branches across the UK, you can find everything from…
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Choosing your next van – diesel, petrol or electric?
When you’re in the market for your next van, you’ll need to decide whether to opt for diesel, petrol or electric. Dan Powell, of Honest John Vans looks into the pros and cons of each. There was a time when choosing a new van was simple and distinctly diesel. However, with poor air quality resulting…
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Ask an expert: questions for flooring specialists, roofers, electricians and builders
Our Ask an expert section is the place to go to put your home improvement questions to our registered tradespeople experts. There are 27 categories to post your question, from heating engineers to bricklayers. This week we’ve had questions posted for flooring specialists, roofers, electricians and builders, covering everything from a light switch not turning off…
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A guide to gas safety checks and servicing
Gas is a dangerous substance, and whilst we couldn’t do without gas appliances like boilers, gas fires and cookers in our homes, all gas appliances should be carefully maintained to avoid them becoming hazardous. According to the Gas Safe Register, 1 in 6 homes inspected by engineers contain unsafe gas appliances. Keeping up-to-date with the…
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Our new brand and logo unveiled
The secret’s out! We’ve lifted the lid on our brand new logo and design and we hope you like what you see. We’ve made some changes to deliver an even better service and stay ahead as the UK’s no.1 home services marketplace. Over 1,000,000 jobs are posted on our site every year by ambitious homeowners…