Finding reputable trades people

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by Wigalzmum, Jan 13, 2022.

  1. Wigalzmum

    Wigalzmum Member

    Hi Guys,

    I am trying to find A1 plasterers who also do coving. I want to see genuine customer reviews and once they see the work actually come back with a quote at a reasonable price????

    In the past I tried Checkatrade when I needed some snagging and painting done - this has been very disastrous to say the least and has put me off a bit tbh!!!!

    I'm so disheartened at the moment. I have a local community website where I have had some recommendations from but only 1 out of 6 has quoted.

    Could anyone offer any advice as too what I can try next please? I've posted on Rated People but wonder if there any others that are genuine with pucker tradespeople.

    Many thanks :)
     
  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    It may help if you hinted at what area of the country you a placed...not an exact address. :)

    Recommendations from family, friends, colleagues etc is a fairly safe route! ;)
     
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  3. Wigalzmum

    Wigalzmum Member

    Sorry Astra :rolleyes: I did with these, they all visited. Dartford :D
     
  4. FUNDIMOLD

    FUNDIMOLD Active Member

    I'm afraid every one wants the easy money. It's got to the stage where I don't want to use anyone who says they can do the job straight away because, well, how come they're not busy!o_O I've started using my neighbourhood website for personal recommendations which has worked well so far. Mybuilder has been ok but only in as much as the trades 'put a shift in' rather than quality of workmanship.
     
  5. Wigalzmum

    Wigalzmum Member

    I know what you mean Fundi, if they're good they're busy. After the terrible time I had with the local little book and Checkatrader I thought I would try locally on the neighbourhood website where people could recommend. Out of about 6 only 1 so far has quoted and that's not particularly good!!

    At present I'm trying Rated people, bookabuilder and trustatrader. Not sure if I have the faith tbh but don't know what else to do. 7 years this has gone on for thanks to my ex who thought he could do improvements but the only improvement was using the door :D:D
     
  6. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Unfortunately those other sites are probably as bad as checkatrader, word of mouth is the best route
     
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  7. Muzungu

    Muzungu Screwfix Select

    Just off topic a bit. What's this with being a "super member" rather than "select". Is this a promotion or demotion?
     
  8. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    I was demoted and banned for 4 months last year for an infringement of Screwfix rules. :confused:
     
  9. Muzungu

    Muzungu Screwfix Select

    Thought I had missed you for a time. Glad you decided to come back; quite a few other really experienced trades haven't bothered which is a miss.
     
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  10. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Cheers. :)
     
  11. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Super member sounds a lot better, and who knows you might have super member
     
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  12. Muzungu

    Muzungu Screwfix Select

    That's another trade, if one can call it that, which beckons.
     
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  13. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

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