Hire and brief a tradesperson

Use this guide before any job you cannot or should not do yourself, from a new boiler to rewiring or a bathroom refit. Have a clear description of the job, photos, rough measurements and a budget in mind.

Step by step

1. Write a short job brief

   Describe what you want done, what you want to keep, any access issues and your preferred timescale. Add photos and measurements. Giving every trader the same brief makes their quotes easy to compare.