If you only want to focus on the most critical things we regret not doing, or if you have a small maintenance job, click on the below links:
- Decide what you want (includes if you must change your mind)
- Deposits (what to do and not to do)
- Proper Checks (more than availability, not the cheapest, recommendations*)
- Finding someone on Facebook (how to do it right)
- Insurance (check you are still covered , what if something gets broken or your tradesperson has an accident in your home)?
- Keeping a diary (this is your evidence!) Put all agreements in writing.
- Communicate!
- How to manage costs if changes arise.
- If it’s good work, pay on time!
*Our Survey results show that most rogues are found through recommendations. Do your proper checks on them too.
If you are using hard earned savings or taking on debt to pay for your project you need to do this:
- Get the kettle on, grab some biscuits (the nice ones)
- Get a notebook and pen
- Sit down
- Read EVERYTHING in Prevention and make a plan.
- Yes, it’s a lot.
- Yes, we do mean it. If you are taking your house apart it is a MASSIVE project that has a whole industry around it.
- Learn from our failures: CAST’s Prevention pages could save you tens of thousands, your mental health, your marriage and even having a roof over your head.
If you get stuck, want to ask questions – or even flag a typo – join us on our Facebook Group.
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