Tradespeople Driving Me Mad

[SparklySpinster]

I have recently bought my first house and its something of a fixer upper. We have found a few issues which I was not expecting but I was prepared to have to deal with some problems as I loved the house. However, I'm finding dealing with tradespeople to be an absolute nightmare. They don't turn up when they say they will, if at all; don't do what you've agreed; leave a mess etc etc. It's driving me mad and making me hate the house! I know it will all come good in the end but how do you keep your sanity when dealing with such bad customer service?? especially when you are dependent on them to either complete work or get something done urgently?

@Kazzyhoward that's a shame

We have had really good experiences with fantastic services, they do subcontract but seem to manage it really well, all of the people we have had have been excellent

I find my people on the local community forum. If the same names keep coming up as good, I hire them!

I have tried engaging TP via TrustaTrader etc but they rarely show up, ever, so I've stopped using those sites.

I have a plumber, electrician and carpenter in my phone who always turn up, always do a good job for a reasonable fee, and always clear up after themselves.