The Professionals
Invaluable resources to help you find a professional builder or decorator, plumber or electrician. Plus useful home security and DIY information. Visit this page every time you need a tradesman. This is a really useful source of information when you need to commission work on your property. |
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Bathrooms & Kitchens |
Removals & Storage |
Moving |
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| Recommended Suppliers |
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| Building |
| Federation of Master Builders |
| Find a builder/tradesman online for FREE with their FindABuilder service - the FMB has over 12,500 registered members. This is a very useful site with a wealth of advice and information.
You can download or order by post a FREE copy of their booklet - The Essential Guide to Home Improvement
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www.findabuilder.co.uk
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| WAMT |
| Women & Manual Trades - have a Directory of Tradeswomen available online so that you can find a tradeswomen in your area.
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www.wamt.org
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| OFT |
| The Office of Fair Trading publishes a range of leaflets for consumers, advisers, businesses and the professions. Copies of leaflets and reports can be downloaded or ordered from their site - there are several relating to consumer rights when employing plumbers & builders
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www.oft.gov.uk
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| Decorating & DIY |
| DIY Doctor |
| A FREE help and advice site for over 16,000 diy enthusiasts and self builders every week
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www.diydoctor.org.uk
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| Dulux Decorators |
| A FREE service to find decorators who have been assessed and approved by Dulux Trade - professional workmanship, quality materials & no hidden costs
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www.dulux.co.uk
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| DIY Fixit |
| Very straightforward site offering free, professional advice on all aspects of DIY
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www.diyfixit.co.uk
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| Home Security |
| Locksmiths |
| Free listing of licensed locksmiths nationwide |
www.locksmiths.co.uk
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| Crime Prevention |
| very detailed site run by the Home office covering all aspects of crime prevention. Offers useful tips about basic Home Security measures |
www.crimereduction.gov.uk
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| Plumbing |
| Institute of Plumbing |
| You can find a locally register IoP plumber in your area by entering the first part of your postcode |
www.iphe.org.uk
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| Electrical |
| Currys Partmaster |
| Millions of parts and accessories for hundreds of electrical items - track down those hard-to-find spares online and repair your favourite electrical goods. |
www.partmaster.co.uk
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| Heating and Electrical |
| For a listing of specialist heating and electrical products and engineers - check out this site. |
www.heatingandelectrical.com
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| Bathrooms & Kitchens |
| KBSA |
| This incredibly valuable site is run by The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association. There is loads of detailed advice about planning, layout, products etc, and a nationwide directory suggesting qualified craftsmen near where you live
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www.kbsa.co.uk
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| Bathroom & Shower Information Service |
| This site can help you find your nearest bathroom centre, track down a recommended plumber, order brochures & offer advice on design & decoration
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www.thebathroom.info
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| Removals & Storage |
| House Moving Boxes |
| Whether you're moving or need boxes because the builders are in, this company is a must - excellent selection of boxes, wrapping & associated paraphernalia - delivery is free |
www.a1box.co.uk
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| Moving |
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