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Advice

Graham has spent 25 years helping homeowners check a tradesperson before they pay, and putting things right for families after somebody let them down. These guides are that experience, written down and free to read.

Guides

  • Avoiding cowboy builders

    How to check a builder before you hand over any money, the warning signs worth acting on, and the company record almost nobody thinks to look at.

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  • If a builder has ripped you off

    The first steps that matter most when a builder has taken your money or walked off the job, what your options are depending on how you paid, and who can actually help.

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Checklist

  • Graham's homeowner survival kit

    Graham's checklist of what to check before you hire any builder: how to pay, what to get in writing, which insurance to ask for and which permissions you need.

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