In March, I hired a roofer via Checkatrade to repair my chimney, as it was damaged and water was leaking in. I paid the roofer an initial sum of £500 to have scaffolding put up, which he sent a ...

The average cost of household building work is up by almost a fifth (19%) on the last quarter, according to the latest figures. The average cost of a building job is now £12,634 due to the higher cost ...

Checkatrade, the tradespeople website, has introduced stringent new requirements for roofing professionals in an effort to clamp down on what it sees as one of the least regulated sectors. To join the ...

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Trusted trader website, Checkatrade is introducing new rules for roofing trades in a bid to tackle what it deems one of the most under-regulated professions. The site is demanding new members show ...

A “complete bodge job” by Checkatrade-vetted “cowboy” builders has left a couple £26,000 worse off and considering selling their “dream home” after their roof was left leaking and riddled with holes.

09:15, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 Updated: 09:25, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 A couple has been left devastated and £26,000 out of pocket after a "complete bodge job" by so-called professionals from Checkatrade turned ...

A “complete bodge job” by Checkatrade-vetted “cowboy” builders has left a couple £26,000 worse off and considering selling their “dream home” after their roof was left leaking and riddled with holes.

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The report found home improvement works have increased in price (PA) The average cost of household building work is up by almost a fifth (19%) on the last quarter, according to the latest figures. The ...