Finding the right Northern Beaches tradie
If you live in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, then it’s only natural for you to want to connect and use local tradies.
So how do you select the best local tradies from the many options in the area?
It always comes down to asking your tradies the right questions- whether it be over the phone or in person.
4 Questions To Ask Your Northern Beaches Tradies
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Are you licensed and insured?
A licence is mandatory for most trade-related works, especially for plumbers, electricians, and builders.
For any jobs over $5,000 it is essential you check the tradesperson carries an appropriate licence with NSW Fair Trading.
For jobs less than $5,000, they may not need a licence but you certainly want to validate they have the experience to perform quality work.
Public liability insurance is also important to protect those around you and your property should something go wrong.
Always ask your local tradies to provide a copy of these.
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How do you charge for services?
For small services like plumbing and electrical it is not uncommon for your Northern Beaches tradies to offer a fixed price over the phone or quote an hourly rate. There may also be a service fee involved.
For larger jobs, it makes sense to have them see the job and provide a detailed quote. It also gives you the opportunity to ask questions about their experience and track record and see how well you connect with them.
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Who is actually doing the work?
You don’t want to be left disappointed by accepting a quote from someone you connected with (and liked!), only to find out someone different will be performing the physical work.
Find out exactly who is completing the job:
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- Is it the person who came and quoted the job?
- someone in their team? or;
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- a sub-contractor they will engage separately.
If you engage a builder, for example, find out exactly how much time he expects to be on site to supervise the job and discuss progress with you.
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Can you provide local references?
A good solid recommendation is one of the best ways to gain peace of mind over your tradie choices. Ask your tradies for local customers around the Northern Beaches that you can contact for a reference check. For larger jobs like landscaping and building works, even request addresses so that you can see the finished job for yourself.
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