Category: Your job
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Understanding Quotes from Tradespeople: What Homeowners Need to Know
Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation, updating a bathroom, or tackling structural repairs, getting a clear and fair quote from a tradesperson is essential. Unfortunately, many homeowners feel overwhelmed when trying to understand what a quote should include, how it’s different from an estimate, or whether it’s legally binding. This guide breaks it all down…
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How our service works
We’ve been matching homeowners with local, skilled tradespeople since 2005. From getting an extension built to assembling flat pack furniture, no job’s too big or too small. With us, it’s easy to find the right professional. FIND A TRADESPERSON Our tradespeople are checked and monitored You can be confident in the tradespeople we have on…
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What homeowners say about us
We’ve got more than 50,000 tradespeople at your service on our platform. Over one million homeowners come to us each year to use them – here’s what some of them have to say about using Rated People to find quality, local tradespeople. After being in our flat for a year and a half, we decided…
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How to post an effective job listing on Rated People
Finding a vetted tradesperson is easy with Rated People. All you need to do is post your job listing and wait for the quotes to come in! So that the best tradesperson can find you, it’s important that you include all the information they’ll need in your post. To help you do just that, we’ve…
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Preparing for home improvement work in your home
So, you’ve planned your renovation or home improvement, found your tradesperson and the job is scheduled to start. To help you prepare for home improvement work, and make sure things go as smoothly as possible, here are the best ways to get ready for the arrival of your tradesperson (or tradespeople!). From a bathroom or…
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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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The best times of the year for each type of home improvement project
The Rated People calendar guide to house and garden jobs, by season and month Your home is your castle, and like every castle it deserves the best upkeep and care. So, from everyday repairs to seasonal pruning, annual pipe checks and larger home improvements, we’ve assembled a calendar of homeowner jobs. Think of it as…
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Always know when a trades business is calling you
Did you know we have an app for homeowners? With our new in-app calling feature, it’s time to give it a try. Homeowners and tradespeople can now speak on the phone without leaving the Rated People app. So, no more answering unknown calls, and you can now post your job, chat, and rate your tradesperson,…