Choosing a home-improvement installer
April 2026 · 6 min read
Practical questions to ask, and warning signs worth taking seriously.
Ask before you commit
Who will carry out the work? What guarantee applies, and who backs it? What happens if the funder says no after survey?
Warning signs
Pressure to sign the same day, a refusal to put things in writing, or promises that funding is 'guaranteed' are all reasons to slow down.
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