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Do people leave builders in the house and give them a key?

58 replies

Lucyloo223 · 11/06/2024 21:44

I want to get some work done but it's going to take 2 weeks. I can't take 2 weeks off work. Do people just let builders have a key to come and go?

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Maelil01 · 11/06/2024 21:49

Yep.
Take anything of great value or things that could be damaged out of the house.

JaceLancs · 11/06/2024 21:48

Yes - but usually it’s because I know them through friends or acquaintances or they have been recommended to me!
I need some plastering doing soon and saw a van advertising plastering work etc in next road to me so called round and asked for a quote - he introduced me to the people whose house he was working on and they said they had used him before and he was honest and reliable

BlueMum16 · 11/06/2024 21:48

I did for our extension. Builder came recommended. I'd met the owner several times and felt comfortable with it.
My dad was a decorator. Often had customer keys and regularly worked whilst people on holiday and kept an eye on the house.

NewMe2024 · 11/06/2024 21:47

Yes, I do. I have a regular company that I use and I trust them.

Octavia64 · 11/06/2024 21:47

Yes.

Hinkuy · 11/06/2024 21:47

They usually come early and leave early so sort of 8am-4pm sort of days. I usually let them in, quick chat then they let themselves out later. My door doesn't need keys to lock though. Mostly though I'd just work from home where possible.

IrritatedB3dM4ker · 11/06/2024 21:47

Yes we do too

mynameiscalypso · 11/06/2024 21:45

Yes, we do.