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“Don’t show the guys the quote”

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 26 January 2023 at 8:00AM
    If you don't have personal recommendations and have to resort to the internet, rely on sites that actually vet and guarantee the contractors. Don't rely on commercial sites where the contractor pays to be included. And don't rely on so-called independent reviews.

    Which?

    Trading Standards




    https://www.fmb.org.uk/

    https://www.trustmark.org.uk/

    all vetted and inspected. 
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • diystarter7
    diystarter7 Posts: 5,202 Forumite
    1,000 Posts First Anniversary Name Dropper
    If you don't have personal recommendations and have to resort to the internet, rely on sites that actually vet and guarantee the contractors. Don't rely on commercial sites where the contractor pays to be included. And don't rely on so-called independent reviews.

    Which?

    Trading Standards




    Hi

    "gurantee the contractors." Sorry not sure what you mean by that. I think one builders site "guarantees" up to 1k of work and you pay for the guarantee. I'd be interested if there are any others
    Thanks
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