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The nation’s tradesmen get the thumbs up
Spring is traditionally house hunting season but for many, bad news could be on the horizon, as they find they can’t afford to climb to the next rung of the property ladder. However, the good news for those who decide to improve and not move is that they can expect an excellent service from their tradesman.
Cowboy builders, bungling plumbers and decorators with a thirst for tea breaks every five minutes may be a thing of the past. Findings from our latest research reveal that two in three Britons (63%) who have used a tradesman in the last three years were very satisfied with the work carried out, giving their hired help the highest scores on the satisfaction scale.
So to make sure they get the recognition they deserve, Skipton Building Society has launched ‘The Grafters’ National Tradesman Award – a new competition to celebrate good service given by skilled labourers around the country.
If you know a plumber, heating engineer, electrician, builder or painter/decorator that’s a real hero, why not enter them? Entry forms can be collected from any Skipton branch (call 08457 171777* for your nearest location) or can be downloaded from the box on the right hand side of the screen.
The winning tradesman will receive £1,000 in prize money and the person who nominated them will received £250, plus 10 runners up and their nominators will each receive a bottle of champagne.
And if you’re only just looking for your tradesman…