TrustMark Blog

Lots of us have different interpretations of the word ‘handyman’ – fixing a light bulb, stopping a leak or doing some simple garden maintenance are all typical jobs associated with a handyman. But when it all gets a bit complex, how do you know if you’re hiring the right person for the job?

We’re in the midst of one of the biggest heat waves that the UK has ever had. Dog owners have been warned on the news not to walk their canines after 9am due to the extreme temperatures we’re seeing for the majority of the day. After waiting for what seems like an eternity for summer, the reality is that for many of us it’s just too hot to enjoy being outside.

If you’re having some major building work carried out on your property such as an extension, the chances are that you will use a variety of tradespeople to carry out the work. A builder will sort out the brickwork and the roof, an electrician will wire you up, a plasterer will finish off the interior walls and ceiling and a plumber will sort out any water supply and waste pipes. It is quite unusual to find someone who will be competent at doing everything that you need to a high standard.

Many customers who have done their research or perhaps been burnt at the hands of a rogue trader in the past come to us saying that they want a TrustMark tradesperson because they know they are reputable and want someone trustworthy. Others may not know where to turn to find a quality trader which isn’t surprising when there are so many possible places to look – and how do you know you can really trust someone anyway?

If you’re in the powerful position of being a first-time buyer after saving hard, perhaps for many years then you’re now able to move quickly when you spot the right property. But having the luxury of choice is both a blessing and a curse. Knowing when to take the plunge and commit to the biggest financial decision of your life so far might mean you keep putting it off, meanwhile the housing market could be getting stronger and you can no longer afford what you were looking at all those months ago.