User guide
Finding your way around the guide
To navigate between pages, click or tap the arrows to go forwards to the next page or backwards to the previous one. The arrows can be found either side of the page and at the bottom, too (circled in green, below).
Menu/table of contents
Click or tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-right of your screen to open the main menu/table of contents. This icon is always visible whether you're using a computer, tablet or smartphone. The menu will open on top of the page you’re on. Click on any section title to visit that section. Click the cross at any time to close the table of contents.
Text size
On a computer, you'll see three different sized letter 'A's in the top-right of your screen. On a smartphone or tablet these are visible when you open the menu (see above). If you’re having trouble reading the guide, click or tap on each of the different 'A's to change the size of the text to suit you.
Pictures
On some images you'll see a blue double-ended arrow icon. Clicking or tapping on this will expand the picture so you can see more detail. Click or tap on the blue cross to close the expanded image.
Where we think a group of images will be most useful to you, we've grouped them together in an image gallery. Simply use the blue left and right arrows to scroll through the carousel of pictures.
Links
If you see a word or phrase that's bold and dark blue, you can click or tap on it to find out more. The relevant website will open in a new tab.
Jargon
If you see a word or phrase underlined, click or tap on the word and small window will pop up with a short explanation. Close this pop-up by clicking or tapping the cross in the corner.
Help
On a computer, you'll see a question mark icon in the top-right of your screen. On a smartphone or tablet this is visible when you open the menu (see above).
Clicking or tapping on the question mark will open this user guide. It opens on top of the page you're on and you can close it any time by clicking or tapping the cross in the top-right corner.
Find the right trader for you
Whether you’re after a plasterer, a plumber or a painter, search Which? Trusted Traders to find businesses in your area that have been checked and assessed by Which?.
Which? Trusted Traders carefully assess local tradespeople and only endorse those that meet our high standards. It’s a detailed process and, like the rest of our tests, it’s completely impartial. Our trading standards professionals interview every business to check they meet our standards.
We look at the following:
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whether their business is financially stable, has the right insurance and qualifications to do the job
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recent customer references to measure customer satisfaction
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business procedures, to make sure they have your interests in mind.
If they make the grade, they can use the Which? Trusted Traders logo.
Job done
- All traders on the site have passed our rigorous assessment process.
- We'll help you find local trustworthy traders.
- Read customer reviews to find the best trader.
- Visit our website to find out more.
You’re not alone if things go wrong
If you do have a complaint about one of our Which? Trusted Traders, we have a dedicated complaints process to help resolve your concerns. This includes having your case referred to the Dispute Resolution Ombudsman should things not be resolve by the trader. Find out more on our FAQs page under the "I have a complaint" section.