You post it once, and trades who cover your area can choose to quote — this one among them. We cannot send a job to a single trade.
What we have checked
–Who they say they arenot checked
We have not yet confirmed their identity against photo ID.
–The business existsnot checked
–Public liability insurancenot checked
We do not yet verify insurance. Ask to see the certificate and check the date.
–The quality of their worknever checked
Nobody can check this in advance. Reviews from people who hired them here are the only real guide.
We have not checked the quality of their work, their prices, or whether they turn up when they say they will. That is what the reviews are for, and this business has one review.
How they work
Deposit
They have not told us
Written contract
Not stated
Staged payments
Not stated
A deposit over about a quarter of the job is unusual. Never pay one by bank transfer to a new account without a written contract. What to check before you pay
Lena,
SR1 · 8 days ago · Posted the job here
· No-show
Michelle replied quickly and we arranged a measure-up visit for the Tuesday, which sounded promising. On the day nobody turned up, and there was no message to say she was running late or couldn't make it. I messaged afterwards to ask what had happened and heard nothing back. Ended up having to look elsewhere for the blinds. Disappointing, as the initial chat had seemed fine.
Michelle Dodd Blinds & Curtains replied
Lena, you're right to be unhappy and I'm sorry - there's no excuse for leaving you waiting with no word, and I should have messaged you either way. It was a genuine mix-up on my side with the diary, not something I meant to do to you. I'd like to make it right: I'm happy to come and measure up at a time that suits you, at no cost, and if you'd rather go elsewhere I understand completely. Sorry again for the trouble.