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For my project in excess of £100k I need a roofer, builder, electrican and plumber, I am asking local tradesmen to quote so I can compare but what qualifications do I need to ask for or check for the various trades?
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Recommendation every time if possible Whattie. If you're a stranger to the area, ask at a local builders merchants. They know who's popular, who's experienced etc. Also, if you're on good terms with your Building Inspector, he'll know who's reliable, and who would be suited to your particular project. Bad news travels fast in this business. You should soon know who to avoid.
When you talk to someone likely, simply ask what they've done in a similar vein, preferably somewhere where you can check out the finish etc. A good tradesman will always be keen to crow about what they've done. It's human nature.
Most people are "technically" capable of doing a job ........... more important is that you feel you can establish a rapport. It sounds cheesey, but a happy job is usually a good one. That's always been my experience. Attitude is 99% of the job.
Recommendation every time if possible Whattie. If you're a stranger to the area, ask at a local builders merchants. They know who's popular, who's experienced etc. Also, if you're on good terms with your Building Inspector, he'll know who's reliable, and who would be suited to your particular project. Bad news travels fast in this business. You should soon know who to avoid.
When you talk to someone likely, simply ask what they've done in a similar vein, preferably somewhere where you can check out the finish etc. A good tradesman will always be keen to crow about what they've done. It's human nature.
Most people are "technically" capable of doing a job ........... more important is that you feel you can establish a rapport. It sounds cheesey, but a happy job is usually a good one. That's always been my experience. Attitude is 99% of the job.
Yup, agree with The builder, recommendation, view previous work and even talk to previous clients if possible. Most people are happy talk about a 'happy' project! Be wary of the brand new flash van plastered with pretty pictures and loudly sign written with an 0800 or just mobile number. Most 'good blokes' I know tend to understate themselves - which makes them harder to find, but it sounds a big project and you need to get this right. Be patient and be prepared to wait and oh yes....no money up front.
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well this we be my first house, and its being fully renovated with new heating everything, trying to find the most cost effective to run heating system that I can fit, dont have gas where we are.currently oil. People just saying refit with new oil boiler etc. If anyone got advice of this yes please..have looked at wood pellet boilers and stoves etc but the amount of pellet use suggests you need to truck to off load into a bunker store, you get through that much and as we are up a hill from the car park area can't do this.
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