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Doing renovations? You need a reliable electrician

Doing renovations? You need a reliable electrician
14/12/2017
With so many electronic items in every house in the UK, it's no surprise that at some point you'll need to hire an electrician or electrical engineer to do some work in your home. In the average home, you might need to call out an electrician once a year at most for a few hours - but if you're in the middle of renovating a house, you'll find yourself needing an electrician you can . . .

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Top qualities to look for in a tradesperson

Top qualities to look for in a tradesperson
01/09/2017
It is not always easy to find a good tradesperson. You may have been burned in the past by a cowboy or you may be reluctant to just go on other people’s opinions. Depending on the work you are looking to get done, the value could be high, so it is important to hire someone who is right for the job. If you want to ensure you make the right choice, there are some qualities you should look out . . .

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The importance of online reviews

The importance of online reviews
03/05/2017
Trusting an independent tradesperson can be difficult, some television shows have made the fear that you could get ripped off far worse than the actual reality of it. Being conned into giving your hard earned money away is heart-breaking, but most traders are honest, hardworking and want to do the best job they possibly can for you.   While that is the case, there is of course a differe . . .

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Print vs online – directories offer best of both worlds

Print vs online – directories offer best of both worlds
12/04/2017
Directories - one of those inventions which simply makes things easier and saves time. Instead of scrambling around for the details of a local tradesman, service provider or venue, we can quickly scan a directory and in no time at all be blessed with a list of different options, with contact details alongside them.   Directories have come a long way over the last two decades or so, and . . .

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5 reasons to use network events to find the right tradesperson

5 reasons to use network events to find the right tradesperson
14/03/2017
When it comes to getting work done in or around your home, it is imperative that you find the right person – one who you can trust to get on with the job and do it well. If you have ever seen the programme Cowboy Builders, you will have a good idea of how costly it can be to hire the wrong person. There are all sorts of horror stories about tradespeople who start a job, take the money and ne . . .

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Don't hire a tradesman without asking these 5 crucial questions

Don't hire a tradesman without asking these 5 crucial questions
02/03/2017
When you contact a tradesman from Trust Local you'll have the peace of mind of knowing they've already been background checked. But asking these five crucial questions means you'll have a clear idea of the cost and quality of their work. 1. Can you give me a written quotation? Never agree to a verbal estimate, or an assurance that your project will 'probably' cost 'ar . . .

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Looking for legal advice?

Looking for legal advice?
02/02/2017
Bevan EvemySolicitors was established by Lynn Bevan and Anne Evemy and is a progressive firm which provides prompt and responsive advice whether this is about family law, divorce, civil litigation or employment law. If you're looking for a friendly but effective firm to provide advice with your legal case, Bevan Evemy are here to help. We are fully qualified and use our knowledgeto help res . . .

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Five tips for spotting a cowboy builder
05/01/2017
Unfortunately, a cowboy builder doesn't ride into town on a horse wearing a 10 gallon hat. But if you do fall victim to a cowboy builder you'll soon know about it, with work badly done or simply not finished at all. So how do you spot a cowboy? Here are our top tips on avoiding these fake tradesmen.   Good builders don't have to go door to door looking for trade   . . .

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Tradesmen at Christmas

Tradesmen at Christmas
01/12/2016
Christmas is easily one of the busiest times of the year for most of us. For tradesmen, in particular, it's the season when they're also usually run off their feet. Here's how a few of our local tradesfolk will be helping to smooth things over for us this Yuletide.   Electrician   If your dodgy Christmas lights have blown your electrics, an experienced electrician . . .

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Be Aware of Telephone Scammers Targeting South Gloucestershire Residents

Be Aware of Telephone Scammers Targeting South Gloucestershire Residents
17/11/2016
South Gloucestershire Council Trading Standards would like to reiterate a warning issued by the Police about a telephone scam affecting people in South Gloucestershire. The following notice has been published on the Avon and Somerset Police website: ‘Today, Wednesday 16 November, police have been made aware of a number of calls to residents of the village from people claiming to be fro . . .

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