Andrew Pae

Mon 02 Jan 2017 05:49pm

Hi Emily, I have been allocated numerous jobs for people who have parents in a similar situation. My advice would be to seek assistance from a relative to confirm what the job or an indication of the problem, if not a relative, speak to Rated People to see if they can assist in identifying the issue, they can then advise and possibly recommend the correct type of specialist tradesperson you require, the ratings give a good indication of the profile of the tradesperson. The same applies when appointing tradesmen to carry out an inspection of the job, it is best to have someone with you, and if you are not sure of anything the tradesman tells you, ask him to explain fully, in your terms until you fully understand. Once you have appointed a tradesman to carry out the work, make sure you have a friend or relative present when the work is carried out. Cash is not the best method of payment, insist upon an invoice and the term of the work guarantee. Andrew.

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Tom Quirk

Tue 03 Jan 2017 10:56am

Sorry meant Andrew

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Tom Quirk

Tue 03 Jan 2017 10:56am

Hi emily Richard has fully answered and I commend him for giving a full and accurate set of steps to follow

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richard bambridge

Mon 02 Jan 2017 04:53pm

This is never a good situation for yourself to be in. I would like to think that this site would remove a big risk for yourselves but if you could get a neighbour to help or friend. That would be the best option. If not make sure the tradesman has plenty of reviews and don't pay anything until it all works at the end Richard

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