One-third of homeowners 'do not check credibility of repairmen'

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One-third of homeowners 'do not check credibility of repairmen'

Wed 17th Jun 2009

Almost one-third of Brits fail to check the credentials or reputation of the handymen performing repair work on their properties, it has been discovered.

As a new poll conducted by Lloyds TSB Insurance on behalf of the Times shows that the number of people claiming on their home insurance has risen by 16 per cent due to poor repair work being carried out, it also discovered that many Brits are not checking up on the people they hire for the job.

The survey revealed that homeowners whose properties have been damaged by cowboy builders have paid out an average of £1,250 to repair botched conservatory jobs £640 on correcting roof work and £840 to rectify buildings.

Managing director of Lloyds TSB Insurance Phil Loney said: "Homeowners need to confirm traders' full credentials and avoid the false economy of unqualified labour."

Research conducted by Halifax last month showed that the average home improvement spend in the UK is £5,300.

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