Choosing a trader and avoiding rogue traders

There are several schemes that could help you find good traders:

• Buy with confidence scheme
• Gas Safe Register (anyone carrying out gas installation work must be on this register)
• Handyperson - if you're aged over 60 or have a disability
• Kent County Council scheme
• London Borough of Bexley scheme
• NICEIC (electrical contractor register)
• Surrey County Council scheme
• Trustmark scheme
• Which? Trusted Traders