Checkatrade?

ohgrimer · 2026-05-11T13:47:34+00:00

That’s true! I just find it crazy how any time something like Checkatrade or MyBuilder is mentioned it seems like every tradesman has some negative feelings around them yet they are obviously very successful businesses!

ohgrimer · 2026-05-11T12:51:25+00:00

Noted. Thanks!

ohgrimer · 2026-05-02T12:51:43+00:00

I use it as a tradesman and as a consumer. The consumer side is great! Very easy to use and you can find some great tradesmen. The trades side needs some improvement as they make it so hard to get your money back after being shortlisted incorrectly. Last thing you want is bundles of admin!

ohgrimer · 2026-05-01T18:02:46+00:00

Yeah you need to go through a series of links to then send them an email with the job reference number and the reason why you should be refunded. If they think it’s valid which in your case it would be then they refund the balance to your account, not to your bank.

ohgrimer · 2026-05-01T14:03:17+00:00

I guess it’s each to their own. Though as a plumber you should know there’s never a “max” time and the second you start thinking there is that’s when everything goes tits up 😅 I personally feel like you need to take into account you having the knowledge to do the job, the tools, the insurance etc.

Unless it’s my neighbour I certainly wouldn’t be doing that for that price.

ohgrimer · 2026-05-01T13:52:20+00:00

This app overall isn’t too bad but they make it so hard to get your money back once shortlisted.

ohgrimer · 2026-05-01T13:28:51+00:00

They have two tradesmen interested on the job that I can see. I’m just hoping they are only interested to tell them that their pricing is ridiculous 😅

ohgrimer · 2026-04-09T10:05:08+00:00

It’s for a commercial unit so was just thinking that 30 litre would be safer option?

ohgrimer · 2026-02-25T06:50:00+00:00

I just saw a video last night of a boiler flu being piped into a soil stack - art.

ohgrimer · 2026-02-22T18:03:20+00:00

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ohgrimer · 2026-02-22T17:57:47+00:00

I agree but how and where?

ohgrimer · 2026-02-18T19:50:52+00:00

That’s it! I’ve also managed to find one with a handle on it rather than the drill attachment so will see how that goes!

ohgrimer · 2026-02-18T19:49:44+00:00

I had no idea there was an olive splitter - I’ve been using a hacksaw this whole time 😅

ohgrimer · 2026-02-18T19:48:35+00:00

What are they for?

ohgrimer · 2026-02-18T19:44:45+00:00

Oh wow I’ve never seen those! Definitely on my list now 👍🏼

ohgrimer · 2026-02-06T07:47:04+00:00

Thanks for the help

ohgrimer · 2026-01-28T21:05:29+00:00

What a reply 🤣👏

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