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Default OT: Getting a tradesman

I dread every time I have to try and get something done.

My roof etc needs attention:-

1. Email response Sunday will come tomorrow. Came here, clearly
didn't want to be here. Didn't want to go on roof (I've come in the
car so got no ladders), said he couldn't do anything for 5 months
(feedback on the website said he was doing jobs within days), he
didn't like my attitude and after 10mins walked away without saying a
further word.

2. Email Which? Recommended on Sunday. No response.

3. Tried to enter details on Trusted trader supplier, submit entry,
Error 500.

I'd estimate probably 4 days work ~ £7k. Flat roof, replace rotting
wooden soffits and fascias, fix/replace wet verges, attend to flaking
chimney stack - bungalow, easy access.

If someone comes round should I just leave them to look, should I go
around with them (which is my preference so we can be agreed and what
we are agreeing). Should I just try and write a spec? But I'm not a
builder so I need their expertise.

Hate it with a vengeance. Maybe I'm in the wrong clubs.

Ideas and help please.


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AnthonyL

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