Industry Insights

Qualities of a top tradesman

Written by Staff Writer | Nov 22, 2023 4:31:24 AM

With so many things to build, renovate, update, repair, replace, and install around the house, you’ll surely need to hire a tradesman to take care of everything for you. But don’t just enlist the help of any local tradesman; make sure that you go through your options and choose the best for your job.

A tradesman worth hiring:

  1. is licensed, insured, and qualified
    When you hire local tradesmen, make sure that they have the qualifications for your job. They should have a current licence, and they should be trained and certified to do the things you need done. Moreover, they should be insured. It’s important that they are covered in case of accidents, and your property is covered in case of damage.

  2. is professional
    Find a tradesman who works and talks professionally. These are the traits of professional tradesmen: 
    - They respect their clients’ time. If they say they’d come over for a site visit, they should be knocking on your door at the agreed time.
    - They know how to talk to customers politely and deliver outstanding customer service.
    - They don’t leave jobs unfinished.
    - They do their best to exceed their customers’ expectations.

  3. is fully equipped
    —not only with the right tools but also with the necessary safety equipment, if needed.

  4. is recommended by their customers
    What better way to know about the quality of their work than by going over what their past clients have said about them? Check the feedback given by their customers. Also, visit their website and read reviews, both positive and negative.

  5. is thorough when giving quotes
    You can trust a tradesman who takes the time to visit your place and look at the job before giving a final quote. Through a site visit, they are able to take note of everything that can affect the cost of the job and give a more accurate cost estimate. You can ask for an itemised quote to make sure that there are no hidden charges as well.

If you need help with any job, our tradies are ready to provide you with expert services.