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Are all the trades registered with companies house? I have been contacted by an unregistered company? How can I check their reviews on Rated People?

I have a leak from inside the window frame in an upstairs bedroom. Is this likely to be the window frame that is leaking or gutters etc just above it. What would be the best thing to look at first?

Which tradesman do I need to repair a collapsed ceiling in the kitchen

Hi can somebody advise me ,getting condensation in wardrobes,think I need air brick on wardrobe wall. Got air vents under damp cause,but iam disabled,& need some help&advice,to get them put in ,without getting ripped off

Wall is wet in a small area of wall in upstairs bedroom Seems to be coming through the wall as ceiling above is dry. The outside wall is unpainted brickwork. Could this be caused by the heavy rain or possibly condensation?

Side pathway patio roof is with plastic corrugated sheets. i want to replace them what category of tradesmen i choose, i dont find one in the list

Hi there. I have 2 small areas of rising damp in my living room. I have no idea on what this would cost to sort. 2 walls on a small 2 bed terrace house.

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Hi, I'm in the process of finishing off a loft conversion and need sign-off from building control. Its all got a bit messy with my building contractors who are procrastinating about a few final elements (I believe they are having financial difficulty and are basically stringing me along), so am wondering about the effects of ending the relationship with the builder and getting some separate contractors to finish the job. I've had 3 visits from building control, who despite a few remedial issues are happy with the work completed. They apparently have not received the electrical certificate, however I've spoken to the electrician who claims to have sent it forward (I believe him), but this was likely sent to my builder with whom he was contracted. Do I have any legal right to get this as the electrical work was all covered in my builders contract? Obviously my preference is to get the builders to finish the whole thing off as agreed, but my relationship with them has soured and I'm doubting that will happen - certainly in the short term. Anyway, the upshot of my question is, what would be the effect of not getting building control to sign off at this stage, as it might take several months to get all the individual trades lined up as I understand its busy right now. All the building control paperwork so far is under a contract payable by the builder, so am I entitled to all the stuff completed so far? (I'm unsure whether they have actually paid for it though, and my contract is a little vague around who should have paid this) Can I get its all retrospectively? What are the consequences of not getting it done? Mainly insurance purposes - I'm not planning on selling anytime soon. Many thanks

Can I report tradesman to rated people? Poor workmanship. He's refused to give me a receipt & guarantee following payment in full, and has failed to show up twice to fix the problem

I would like to install a rooflight in my property and to insert a door in place of a window on the ground floor. Which trades do I need?

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As I am in process to refurbish my existing rooms a part of work is to replace the old wiring with the new one, the builder which possibly I am going to hire is from your site and he mentioned that he is partly qualified and if I want the electric certificate I have to pay extra £150 , I am wonder when a builder is installing the new wiring shouldn’t he has to compliantly provide it with no extra cost? The same applies to gas safety if he is going to move the radiator? Please advise? Regards

Is it possible to block in a window on a clad timber frame building?