Guides
Plain advice on choosing and hiring local businesses.
Hiring a tradesperson: what to check first
A plain checklist for hiring a builder, electrician, plumber or other trade in the UK: registrations, quotes, contracts and paying safely.
Read the guideHow to check a gas engineer is Gas Safe registered
Anyone working on gas in the UK must be on the Gas Safe Register. Here is how to check, and what the ID card tells you.
Read the guideChoosing a local business you can trust
Simple ways to choose a local business, from salons and cafes to cleaners and dog walkers, and what to ask before you book.
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