Finding a painter and decorator

paulirob
paulirob Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited February 2019 in Everyday life
I am disabled and 67 yrs old I live alone with my little dog I have 3 sons 4 grandchildren. I have a council one bedroom bungalow. I receive disabled benefit and tax credits plus my pension the council are upgrading my heating from Monday it will take a week I am looking for painter and decorator. For when they finish but I'm nervous of strangers and don't have much money .if you could help I would appreciate it thankyou. 

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    Hello @paulirob   Pleased to meet you welcome.  Thank you for joining and sharing.

    I am one of the community champions who guide, advise and help new members who join.

    I would suggest have a look at your local checkatrade website. In your area will have vetted and certified tradesmen.

    Hope that helps.

    Please take care.

    @thespiceman
  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Online Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    Welcome. You could try your local council who may have a list of trusted traders or know how to access organisations who may help.
  • paulirob
    paulirob Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thankyou I will give them a ring .I use to do it myself but can't now
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @paulirob, and welcome. Best of luck finding somebody!