On 14/12/2017 10:21, Broadback wrote:
I have become of an age where I can no longer perform even the
easiest of DIY jobs, apart from finding it extremely frustrating it
has become almost impossible to get these jobs done by a
professional. If they bother to respond to my request they will turn
up asses the jobs, say they will come back at a future date but never
turn up. If I wish to have my boiler service regularly I can pay a
company an annual fee then they will come as and when required. Id

Although you will probably find a local independent heating engineer who
will do a better job when needed for less money if you ask around.

there no company that does a similar thing for small general
maintenance jobs? The companies that advertise on TV are useless.

Again local tradesmen by personal recommendation is probably the way to
go if you have a job that is beyond the scope of DIY. You can even go
and take a look at some of their work locally first (or keep your eyes
peeled for anyone doing a good job on neighbouring properties).

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Regards,
Martin Brown