"My Hammer"

[Jemisa]

Has anyone used this site to get a tradesman for a job? The guy I use to do my jobs has broken his arm so the decorating of my bed room hasto go on hold,
Someone told me this site was good for getting a paint/decr. Or any other sites you can reccomend? - ThanQ

jem

[sara3]

I registered and posted a job, and was swamped with replies. quotes for the job varied from £300 - £3000 when realistically, no one should give a quote without seeing the actual job. I was a bit dubious of some of the references. I also got lots of responses from Polish workers.

I only called one, left a message for a call back... and nothing!

[Jemisa]

You saying that sara, I did post the job on there had 2 reply's (from Poles)one was ok I accepted, he came back saying when he would come. Sent my details - - - - sent new quote back + an extra £150 because I lived 30 miles from him.
Needless to say I declined.

jem

[sara3]

the other thing you can do is visit independent trades places.. in your case, paint and wallpaper shops/suppliers. they'll probably be able to recommend someone local, or will have business cards from their customers.

[jno]

if you subscribe to Which Magazine they have an online service called Which Local where you can see tradesmen and other people's recommendations

[Jemisa]

Thats a good idea sara, why didn't I think of that.

jno, Another good idea, thanx to both of you.