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Insight on a wide range of regulations, issues and topics connected with home improvement, plus more about the Which? Trusted Traders endorsement scheme itself.
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By law, all new building constructions and many alterations to existing buildings must conform to building regulations. We look at when you need to notify building control about your home improvements.
Finding a balance between being a friendly neighbour and protecting your property isn't always clear-cut, but our experts are on-hand to help
If you use an unregistered electrician, builder or handyman to carry out what’s known as ‘notifiable’ electrical work, you could run into problems. Find out more about what this means, and how to make sure you don’t get caught out.
By law, all new building constructions and many alterations to existing buildings must conform to building regulations. We look at when you need to notify building control about your home improvements.
Finding a balance between being a friendly neighbour and protecting your property isn't always clear-cut, but our experts are on-hand to help
If you use an unregistered electrician, builder or handyman to carry out what’s known as ‘notifiable’ electrical work, you could run into problems. Find out more about what this means, and how to make sure you don’t get caught out.
The Trusted Traders team look at the regulations around using scaffolding, what you and your trader need to know.
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From botched plumbing to exploding light fixtures, DIY nightmares can leave your home in a mess. In 2023, we spoke to our Trusted Traders who revealed some simple ways to keep disaster at bay.
Find out about the common signs that you’ve got pests in your home and the steps you can take to deal with the problem.
Forced to deal with nasty fumes from a nearby wood-burning stove, a homeowner reaches out to our experts for advice on how to tackle the problem
After receiving conflicting advice on their roof tiles from multiple traders, a homeowner reaches out to our experts for a definitive answer
Recent news reports have highlighted how unscrupulous traders can gain access to some accreditation schemes. We look at how Which? Trusted Traders sets the bar higher.