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A detailed description will generate more interest from Architectural Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Describe the project you wish to undertake.
• Do you have builder lined up?
• Have you sought advice from your local authority planning office?
• Would you like a planning application to be submitted on your behalf?
• Are you a freeholder or a leaseholder?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Bathroom Fitters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What is the approximate size of the room?
• What condition is the bathroom in at the moment?
• What needs to be installed e.g. bath, sink, etc.
• Are you changing the plumbing configuration?
• Is any tiling, painting, plastering or electric work required?
• Have you bought the bathroom suite?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials and fixtures?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Bricklayers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Approximate length and height of the brickwork
• Type of brick if known
• Old brickwork to be removed?
• Type of structure required
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Carpenters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Approximate dimensions of individual units
• Services needed: supply & fit, assemble, build or repair
• Number of shelves
• Preferred type of wood
• Do you require additional services e.g. painting?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Carpet Fitters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• How many rooms and/or staircases?
• What are the approximate dimensions of the rooms?
• Will old carpet need to be removed?
• What is underneath the carpet e.g. wood/concrete?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials
• Are you the a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Chimney Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Is gas work involved?
• What type of fire and hearth?
• Fireplace to be supplied or fit only?
• What fuel type?
• Is a chimney liner needed?
• What floor(s) are involved?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Conservatory Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Do you need a base?
• Is the conservatory fit only, supply & fit or build?
• Is planning permission needed/obtained?
• What are the approximate dimensions?
• What type of materials e.g. UPVC, timber/brick?
• How will the conservatory be heated?
• Do you require electric lighting and sockets?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Conversion Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Number of rooms involved, approximate size and use
• Number and type of windows/doors
• What trades/skills might be needed
• Will the builder need to supply kitchen/bathroom furniture?
• Is planning permission needed/obtained?
• Have structural drawings/calculations been prepared?
• Are you the homeowner, a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Damp Proofers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• For damp problems, try to describe the problem rather than self-diagnose
• Provide a rough description of the property (type, age, general condition)
• What and how many rooms are affected? What floor?
• How long has the problem existed?
• If there is visible evidence of damp, describe what you see
• Is there evidence of damp at floor or ceiling level?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Demolition Experts.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Are any structures load bearing?
• Is asbestos present?
• What type of materials need to be removed?
• Are there any access issues?
• If relevant, what is the approximate size of the area to be cleared?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Driveway Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What is the approximate area to be covered?
• Is drainage required?
• If a dropped kerb is required, has planning permission been obtained?
• What type of materials e.g. concrete, tarmac, paving slabs, gravel
• Is the area inclined or flat?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Electricians.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What type of property and how old is it?
• How many rooms and what type require work?
• Does the work involve a new or existing installation?
• How many fixtures need installing?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials and fixtures?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

Extension Builders need detailed information and a site visit in order to quote. A good job description will generate more interest from builders.

When describing your job, consider the points below:

• Approximate dimensions
• Number and use of rooms
• Number and type of windows and doors
• What type of roof?
• What interior work will be required?
• Is planning permission needed/obtained?
• Have plans been prepared?
• Has a structural engineer prepared calculations?
• Are you the homeowner, a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate a better response from Fencers.

When describing your job, consider the points below:

• Approximate length & height of the new fence?
• Type of fence
• Can existing posts be used?
• Removal of existing fence required?
• Quote to include labour/materials?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Flooring Fitters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• How many rooms are involved and what type?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials?
• What type of wood?
• Is the flooring solid, engineered or laminate?
• Do you require flush fitting or beading?
• Will rooms be cleared of furniture?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate a better response from Garage Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What are the approximate dimensions?
• Do you require supply & fit, fit only or build
• What type of roof?
• What type of door? roller shutter / uPVC
• Do you require a base or foundation?
• Type and number of windows/doors needed?
• Are you the property owner, a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Gas Engineers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Describe the type/model of appliance
• How old is the appliance?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Groundworkers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• For what purpose do you require groundworks?
• Does the area need to be cleared?
• Describe access
• What are the approximate dimensions of the area?
• Will drains need to be relocated?
• Will a damp course be required?
• Is there an incline? If so, how much of one?
• Has building control been notified?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Handymen.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What skills are needed?
• Are heavy goods involved?
• Are you the property owner or a landlord?

Certain electrical and plumbing work may need to be carried out by a qualified tradesman.

A detailed description and adding pictures will generate more interest from Heating Engineers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Type of heating: gas, oil, electric
• Boiler model and age, if known
• Installation, service or repair?
• Number of rooms involved
• Include the number of radiators to be installed/repaired
• Quote to include labour/materials?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Insulation specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Age of the property
• Number of rooms to be insulated
• Type of insulation needed
• Quote to include labour/materials?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Kitchen Fitters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What is the approximate size of your kitchen?
• What floor is the kitchen situated on?
• Is the kitchen supply and fit or fit only?
• How many units are to be fitted?
• What material is the worktop?
• Are you changing the plumbing configuration?
• Is additional work involved e.g. flooring and windows
• Is the kitchen to be plastered, tiled or painted?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Landscape Gardeners.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What are the approximate dimensions of the area?
• Hard or soft landscaping?
• Do you require design services?
• What elements & features would you like?
• Has the area been prepared already?
• What is the condition currently like?
• Describe access
• Is clearance required?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

Loft Conversion Specialists need detailed information and a site visit in order to quote. A good job description will generate more interest from Loft Conversion Specialists.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Do you want a full conversion or storage?
• How many rooms do you want and what use?
• Is planning permission needed/obtained?
• Have structural drawings been prepared?
• Has building control been notified?
• Do you want a dormer?
• Do you require a staircase?
• How many windows required?
• What internal work do you require?
• Are you the homeowner, a landlord or a prospective buyer?

House Builders need detailed information and a site visit in order to quote. A good job description will generate more interest from House Builders.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Type of dwelling
• Number of rooms and use?
• Has planning permission been obtained?
• Have structural drawings been prepared?
• Has building control been notified?
• Who will project manage?
• What trades/skills do you need?
• Extent of works needed e.g. first/second fix/complete
• Do you require a guarantee?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Painters & Decorators.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• How many rooms and what type?
• What are the approximate dimensions?
• Describe the quality of the walls and woodwork?
• Skirtings, woodwork, rads to be painted?
• Any feature walls?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Plasterers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• How many rooms and what type?
• What are the approximate dimensions?
• Describe the general quality of the walls/ceilings?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from from Plumbers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Are electrics involved?
• Do you need the tradesman to supply materials and fixtures?
• If you are supplying materials or fixtures, include details
• Include the number of fixtures to be installed
• New installation or replacement?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

Restoration & Refurbishment Specialists need detailed information and a site visit in order to quote. A good job description will generate more interest from tradesmen.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What type of dwelling?
• How many rooms are involved and what use?
• What are the approximate room dimensions?
• What is the age/general condition of the property
• What skills/trades do you need?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate a better response from Roofers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• What type of property and how many floors?
• Will ladders / scaffolding be needed?
• Where is the leak located and bad is the leak?
• Is additional work involved e.g. damaged ceilings
• Any evidence of rot in timbers?
• How many and what type of tiles?
• Is the roof flat or pitched?
• What are the approximate dimensions of your roof?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Security System Installers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• The type and make of security system
• Do you require fit only or supply & fit
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Stonemasons.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• The type of stone involved
• Should the quote include materials?
• Are you the property owner, a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Tilers.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• The approximate dimensions or area to be tiled
• Type of tiling: wall/floor/splashback/external
• Approximate size of new tiles
• Do you need old tiles to be removed?
• What condition are the walls?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Tree Surgeons.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• Height and diameter of tree, if removing
• Type and number of trees involved?
• Location of tree on the property
• When work was last carried out on the tree
• Are there any access issues
• What surrounds the tree?
• Local Authority permission needed?
• Should the tree stump be removed?
• Should waste be cleared
• Is the tree live / dead? Any infestations?
• Any nearby power lines?

A detailed description will generate more interest from Window Fitters.

For the best response, consider the points below:

• How many windows are involved?
• Are the windows single or double glazed?
• Are new windows supply or supply and fit?
• What floor(s) of the property are involved?
• What type and how old is the property
• What colour are the window frames?
• What material should the frame be e.g. UPVC, timber?
• Are you a landlord or a prospective buyer?