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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 5,066 Send Message	BrianW	Report	19 Jun 2026 17:03
	Having been caught out a couple of times I am determined to stick to a few principles in future: Get at least two quotes Only use ones which will accept payment by credit card Get a written quote, NOT an estimate No work to start before a written quote received Take recommendations e.g. on Facebook as invalid Get an address from which they trade Look for firms used by your friends and neighbours If a limited company check it out on Companies House website Avoid companies only recently registered Please add your own suggestions
	Researching: Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)
Member Since: June 2009 Posts: 18,204 Send Message	MotownGal	Report	19 Jun 2026 18:37
	Quite so Brian. You have suggested the golden rule. Get a quote or two, a written quote. Never, ever accept an estimate. Estimates can go up and up, and you will not have a leg to stand on :-0
	Researching: