Argh! Tradesmen!

[GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat]

Is there a sector of the workforce who are more terrible at keeping in touch? I hate sitting around waiting for someone who may or may not turn up. And before anyone says it, I am self employed, with clients, and I don't treat them like this. I don't understand how hard it is to give people a heads up as to what time you're coming.

Just me?

If you use sites like bark.com they need you to give them a good reference. I find this stops them taking the mick. You put online what jobs need doing then builders handyman etc bid and you select which one you want if you accept their quote etc. They depend upon ratings to ensure ongoing trade.

We live in a small town and I like to use and promote local businesses since I am one too but that suggestion might be the way to go.