When something breaks at home (a leaking tap, a faulty plug, a flickering light etc), the panic hits fast. First instinct? Grab your phone, find the closest plumber or electrician and book whoever answers first. And that’s exactly how you end up with someone who arrives two hours late, borrows your tools and disappears during lunch.
To avoid that chaos, it helps to know the right questions to ask a tradesman before you give them your address and make a date.
Here’s a quick, simple guide for you to use. Ask:
- Are you qualified and registered? You want a pro, not someone who learned wiring from YouTube.
- Can you share recent references or reviews? If other people survived their work, that’s a good sign.
- What will the total cost include? No surprises. No ‘call-out fee’ that appears out of thin air.
- How long will the job take? So you know if you need to cancel your plans or your whole weekend.
- Do you offer a guarantee on the work? If the ‘fixed’ tap starts acting up again next week, will they come back.
- Do you have insurance? Just in case the job goes from ‘small fix’ to ‘renovation adventure’.
With these six questions in your pocket, you’ll book smarter, avoid chancers and keep your home safe.
Now head over to the ‘Services’ category on Gumtree and get your problem solved!