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Posted in Electrical Work on Sep 26
The United Kingdom government added Part P to the Electrical Regulations in 2005, with the intention of eliminating cowboy installers and discouraging dangerous work by homeowners who lacked essential skills. The intention was to give local Councils improved oversight over what was happening, and to eliminate potentially lethal situations. This was one of the drivers behind the establishment of Mr-Skill. We want to help people Find an Electrician who is properly registered, and whose work should be readily approved by the local Council too.
 Failure to comply with Part P can have the following serious implications for United Kingdom householders:
• Accidental death through electric shock …
• Permanent disability through electric shock …
• An electrical fire not covered by home insurance …
• Impediments to the sale of a property …
• A fine not exceeding £50,000 …
We encourage our readers to consider carefully whether these are not sufficient reasons in themselves to get Electrician Quotes instead.
While we do not discourage all DIY Electrical Work by competent and capable people, we decided to list the Do’s and Dont’s that apply to this. This is because we would like to see less than the 10 deaths, 750 serious injuries and 12,500 fires caused by faulty amateur electrical work in the United Kingdom every year. In considering the lists of permitted and outlawed amateur Electrical Work that follow, please bear in mind that the scope applies to dwellings, outbuildings of any kind including garden sheds, and common areas of communal space too.
 Work falling Within the Scope of Part P
New or rewired installations, circuits, fuse boards, sockets, lighting points, and power showers. Supply to outbuildings and installations therein. Under floor heating, pool pumps, garden lighting, and generators.
Work falling Outside the Scope of Part P
Connecting an appliance to an existing circuit. Replacing damaged single-circuit wiring, single outlets and single light fittings. Fitting a storage heater to an existing adjacent connection point, and replacing an immersion heater.
We encourage all our customers to comply with these regulations for their health and safety’s sake, and not to take on electrical work with which they are unfamiliar. We list rated London Electricians and their counterparts in virtually every United Kingdom town, whose quality services are also up to 30% less than prevailing rates. It’s just not worth taking chances with electricity and lives.
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Carbon monoxide is a colourless, tasteless odourless gas that is the product of incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels. These fuels include gas, oil, coal and wood, but all are however safe when used correctly. According to the Health and Safety Executive, approximately twenty people die in Britain every year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by wrongly installed gas appliances, and flues that  have not been properly maintained and cleaned. If there ever was a reason to Find a Heating Engineer, then surely this is it.
These people all probably died from a sudden intake of the deadly gas that prevented their blood from carrying oxygen to their tissues, skin and other organs. The gas may however also kill almost imperceptibly over a longer period of slow leaks. These are the sensible precautions you could follow to avoid this happening to you and your family.
o Make sure that any work carried out in your home is done by a Gas Safe registered engineer who is competent to do the particular job. You can get Gas Fitting Quotes right here.
o Arrange for regular inspections by a Gas Safe registered firm as recommended by them.
o Ensure that any room containing a gas appliance is adequately ventilated, and that any chimneys, vents and flues do not become blocked. If you have one, get your chimney swept annually,
o  Never use any heating appliance that burns carbon-based fuel without a flue installed by a Gas Safe registered fitter. Paraffin and cabinet heaters are never completely safe and should not be used.
o Fossil-burning appliances outside the remit of Gas-Safe registered fitters should be regularly inspected by another person competent to do the work.
There could hardly be a London Plumber who does not also recommend the installation of audible carbon monoxide alarms in every room, although these are no substitute for proper maintenance. This is because in the event of sudden failure, carbon monoxide could kill you in your sleep. Sobering words today from Mr-Skill.
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Posted in Handyman Services on Jun 13
A handyman is a great ally in an emergency. This is because they are often available at immediate notice and should charge less that a qualified person.  By all means Find a Handyman and use them for replacing taps and changing fuses. Never use them for highly skilled work where a licensed person is required though, because this might lead to trouble in several ways.
o You are breaking the law if you allow a non-registered technician to alter the electrical layout in your home or lay a new drain. There are practical reasons for this, including compatibility with council services. Stick to the rules and stay out of trouble.
o You could be compromising your health and safety and that is a foolish thing to do to save a few pounds. A badly sloping drain can cause germs to accumulate that cause sickness. What’s worse reversed polarity on a switch could kill. Play it safe. Remain legal.
o  An illegal piece of work that triggers an insurable event can lead to a refusal by the insurer to compensate, and this is happening daily. Imagine how you would feel if your house burned down because of an illegal connection and they refused to pay. Penny wise, pound foolish is the motto of many Handymen in London. Better you believe this.
It is far wiser to determine whether you need a skilled and registered tradesperson to do a job of work first, before considering a Handyman Quote. Besides, at Mr-Skill our tradespeople often come in at a third below prevailing prices, which may well make up the difference.
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Posted in General Building on May 12
 Unfortunately cowboy builders keep on popping up under the guise of pretending to be handymen and women. The difficulty comes when they start fiddling with basics like roofs, windows, doors and even foundations. Newspaper reports across the UK every week attest to the foolishness of hiring the services of an unqualified, incompetent builder. Mr-Skill exists to help you Find a Builder you should be able to rely on.
My old friend Bill Sykes who is a venerable Builder in London with decades of experience just laughs when he reads these stories. “What fools they are”, he chortles. “Haven’t they heard about the NHBC?” In case you have not heard of it either,  The National House Building Council is the leading warranty, insurance and standard-setting provider in the UK building industry. They have been protecting the nation’s homeowners for over 75 years so something must be working well.
Their warranties (which naturally apply only to work done by builders in good standing with them) cover around 80% of new houses being built today, and all-in-all 1.7 million British homes are under current protection. This provides assurances against only major defects though, not cosmetic issues like plaster cracks.
After you receive your Building Quotes from Mr-Skill remember to ask “are you NHBC registered?” and to request to see a current paid-up certificate too. If you receive an excuse instead then we recommend you pass that builder over in favour of another. When the job is done, but before you pay them finally, please remember to insist that you receive your written NHBC Warranty.
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Posted in General Building on Jan 27
Loft Conversions are as popular all over the United Kingdom as they ever were. That’s because the current economic  recession has ended up with two or even three generations sharing a single home, and many of us no longer having the money to buy a larger house. While rated Building Quotes from Mr-Skill should be competitive, it’s always handy to know how to compare them.
The following are the factors driving loft prices for different designs in different towns.
o Everything is more expensive in the City, and that is why a Builder in London will charge more for the same job that one in a small town. There are many reasons for this which I shall not go into here.
o Another factor is design. Things to consider include roof styles and finishes, window types, staircase designs and whether central heating and a bathroom are required too.
o Size is a critical determinant of cost too. However cost per square foot seldom increases in a straight line, meaning  that you should make the rooms a decent size while you are at it.
Before you engage a builder and pay that hefty first deposit you must do a proper due diligence first. Is the builder registered? Have they done work like this before? And, most importantly do the neighbours agree and has the Council approved the plans?
The current state of the economy and the depressed construction market makes this an excellent time to get Builder Quotes for an affordable loft conversion. At Mr-Skill our advice remains the same – get 5 quotes and consider the 3 middle ones. That way you avoid a builder who cuts corners, and one who is not really interested in doing any more loft conversion work.
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Posted in Cleaning Services on Jan 11
What with the awful state of United Kingdom weather recently and all the activity around the holiday season I should not be surprised were your home to be a little dusty and a little mildewed too. Instead of getting your family’s New Year off to  an irritated start, why not go off together for a Pub Lunch in the countryside after you find a cleaner on Mr-Skill to tidy up the place instead.
There are of course also ups and down to letting people clean your house while you are not there yourself, and this of course comes down to the simple question “Can I trust them?”. One of the many benefits of using Mr-Skill is that we check our Associates very carefully before we list them on our Website. In a sense, finding a cleaner through us is like getting a recommendation from a friend, which far nicer than reading the Yellow Pages and picking up a phone.
 The process is very simple too. After you register with us you simply note your requirements down on our Post a Job page and leave the rest to us. Within less time than you might expect you will receive proposals from professional cleaners who already know that you are comparing prices with their peers.
An old friend I know who has worked for Impeccable Cleaners London always has the same thing to say to people who ask whether their personnel can be trusted. If we were crooks, he says with a smile, we could make a lot more money doing something else than cleaning for a living. Did I convince you that having people in to clean your home is a good idea? If I did, click on cleaners quotes and leave the rest to us. Another great service from Mr-Skill – the trusted source of rated people.
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A New Year is a time to make resolutions to catch up on all unfinished projects like an outside barbecue for summer months, a new patio or a decent pathway down to the shed. Why wait longer when Mr-Skill provides outstanding opportunities to find a tradesman who is rated to be able to complete a competent job at a fair price.
It is really easy to get builders quotes these days if you use the facilities offered by our website. It just takes moments to register and type in what you have in mind at no cost and  no obligation to you either.
Shortly afterwards, you will start receiving enquiries from craftsmen who may have already completed a building job in London and elsewhere too and can prove their competence. Their prices will all be competitive because they will know that you are comparing prices so you will save money as well as time.
It’s that easy to get that backlog of building jobs at home right up to date with Mr-Skill. Why not list an enquiry today? If you decide not to accept an offer there is no charge, and we will welcome you back again.
Aren’t you glad that there is such an easy site like Mr Skill that you can use to get tradesmen quotes so quickly? It really does take the pain out of the process and there is the added advantage of working with recommended people too.
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Posted in Locksmith on Dec 15
We all need a good locksmith from time to time, and are usually in a panic situation when we do. Thanks to the popular website known as Mr-Skill, it is not difficult to find a locksmith when troubles strike.  Despite all the assurances though, the nagging question remains of whether we can trust them with our security. I use the following thought process to help me decide.
o Is the firm registered with a professional body such as the Master Locksmiths Association or is it listed on the Locksmith Register? Is so this is a good start, and it is your guarantee that they are using skilled staff and have quality systems in place too. When a locksmith knows that you know how they are registered, you can be sure that they will not want you to register a complaint.
o Are the locksmith’s premises in your town or your part of the City? When considering locksmiths in London options you will find that they prefer to work in a particular area where they have many customers close by.
o Does the locksmith company have a 24 / 7 callout service? This will prove to be more important than you think when a job fails and you cannot lock up your home at night. Stay away from one who works from eight to five, five days a week because they are unable to provide a genuine locksmith service.
o What spares does the locksmith carry, and how well equipped is their service vehicle? Avoid a firm  that buys in what they need for each job just-in-time, because they may be unable to source urgent spares at night and over weekends.
o Finally, do you have a good feel about the firm, and the service person who calls? Mother Nature gave us a sixth sense, and we have every right to cancel an order if we are not entirely happy. If the firm insists on charging for a call out even after you explain, well, you have your answer, do you not?
When a locksmith passes my little test, and you found them on Mr-Skill too, it is highly likely that your can accept their locksmith quotes and get on with the repair. How is that for peace of mind?
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We all move homes from time to time thanks to the demands of modern society, and pressure from peers to be socially upward moving too.  Although moves can go well if you plan properly and find a removalist to suit you, they can equally be a disaster when they go wrong. It can be tempting to go for lower man-with-a-van-quotes – however you do choose a dodgy one at your peril.
Here is how to make the optimum choice from those that you are considering:
o Get five quotes and discard the highest and lowest ones. Chances are good that the highest one is a rip-off and that the lowest one will cut corners. Interview the remaining three.
o Conduct the interview at your own home, and ask the white-van-man to bring their vehicle with them. You will learn a lot about a mover by the wear on their van tyres, and the condition of the interior. To get a look inside, just say, “I’ve never been in one of these before… do you mind” as you step up into the interior. Reject a removalist with an unsavory vehicle out of hand. Remember, they will bring their best van with them.
o Make sure that the man-with-a-van you are considering has a permit, and is adequately insured. If not, vote with your feet. If you find one with professional registration too, grab them with both hands. Check insurances carefully.
o  Make sure that the extent of service is in the quote. Do they load your packaged goods from inside your house? Do they deliver them to the correct rooms in your new home too?
o Finally, check all three sets of references carefully, and keep your wits about you when you decide whether they are genuine. There are con artists and crooks among delivery people too. If you follow my advice, you should find a man-with-a-van in London for you. A final word of caution – when you buy cheap, you know what you will get. Play it safe, and stick with Mr-Skill.
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