Useful information when buying goods or services
Making a choice
You can use Handylocals.com to help you find a service. Advertisers will be listed alphabetically as part of your search results. If you are faced with a choice, ring around and compare prices. Look out for special offers. Although this site is designed to encourage "word of mouth" type feedback on the web to assist you in making a choice, you can also follow these tips:
- Check credentials and membership of trade organisations.
- Get more than one quotation to compare prices.
- Ask for a written quotation as an estimate is no guarantee of final price.
- Ask for a signed contract.
- Don't sign anything on the spot. Take it away and read it.
- Keep a copy of anything you sign.
- Don't pay in advance unless you have to and get a receipt for any deposits.
- Inspect work before paying in full.
- Always get an itemised bill with the company name and address on it.
- Ask for a receipt.
- Ensure that you know your rights as a consumer.
- If you are unsure, contact the relevant consumer protection organisations as listed in your telephone directory.
If you use someone who is not listed on Handylocals.com you may choose to ask them to consider becoming a "Handylocal" by subscribing to our service, particularly if you can recommend them. This could help others make a more guided choice.
*Note*
As detailed in our T's & C's and our disclaimer Handylocals.com is in no way affiliated to and does not recommend any of the products and services advertised.
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