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Things to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Plumber

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choosing a plumberFor a home owner, it’s always advisable to have a reliable plumber on speed-dial, even when there’s no immediate need for them. A common mistake among home owners is frantically searching for a random plumber only when there’s already a plumbing emergency. It is infinitely preferable to have a good plumber on standby long before any plumbing problems pop up, so that when they do rear their ugly heads, there’s a professional plumber who can just jump right in at a moment’s notice and fix whatever needs to be fixed.

If you decide to find a reliable professional plumber long before any plumbing emergency comes up, here are some things you need to keep in mind when choosing one.

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Find A Good Local Electrician

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Finding a good local electrician should not be that difficult, but with constant stories of travelling trades conmen you hear in the media these days it certainly has most of us on guard more, especially with electrical work. After all, shonky electrical work will only lead to one thing: danger. House fires are commonly caused by faulty electrical wiring, which is the kind of work you can expect from someone shonky or inexperienced.

To find a good local electrician, you have to know what to look for. Here are some tips to get you started.

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Research: Word of Mouth Is Best Marketing For Tradies

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use word of mouth to find a tradieA study commissioned by the NSW Government Fair Trading has confirmed that word of mouth is the best kind of marketing for tradespeople. The 2013 study, which looked into consumer behaviors when they hire a tradesperson, was conducted by independent research company Instinct and Reason. About 1,000 NSW home owners who had hired a tradie in the past 18 months from the start of the survey acted as respondents.

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How To Check If Your Home Builder Is Licensed in NSW

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So you’re embarking on a structural home renovation or house building project. This generally means that you are going to require the services of a builder with the right expertise to make sure that you not only get the results that you want but that the construction is legal and complies with all council and building regulations. You will therefore have to be certain that the builder you’re hiring is properly licensed for your own protection, among other things.

So how do you check if your NSW home builder is licensed?

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Find A Good Tradie In Australia

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find a good tradie in AustraliaIf you are a home owner in Australia, it always really handy to have a trusted tradie on call in case you need some home improvement works done. With all the travelling con men tradies that are reported in the media these days,  finding the right type of tradie for your home is even more important than ever.

If you’re a home owner who has yet to find a good tradie that you can trust, there are certain steps you have to take before you can actually land one. Here are some tips that we hope will help you find a good tradie in Australia. Read more

How to Choose a Good Painter in Sydney and Australia

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Are you planning on painting your home?

Finding a good painter in Sydney and Australia is not always an easy thing to do. Especially in the painting industry, where many (lets say) “shonky” operators exist that take shortcuts, comprise job quality and value, and basically leave you with an unpleasant experience.  

So when looking to find local painters to perform a painting job for you, you need to ask the right questions. Below are some of the questions we use at Tradebusters when interviewing recommended painters for our exclusive network across Sydney and Australia. We hope they may help you find a quality and professional painter for your next home renovation or improvement project.

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Stop The Travelling Conmen Tradesmen

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As renovation season in Australia gets underway, unscrupulous people pretending to be trustworthy tradesmen are expected to be on the increase.  Many of these target unsuspecting victims like seniors or females, claiming to perform home repairs or renovations at a cheap price, but unfortunately only end up leaving part way with your money, and never to return to finish off the work.

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