2
Sep
Estimates vs Quotations – What’s the difference?
It is useful to understand that an estimate and a quotation are two different contracts. A quotation is a fixed price offer to provide products and services (labour and materials) to achieve an agreed outcome. When more work is required than anticipated to achieve the end result then this burden falls on the shoulders of the person providing the quote.Read more
2
Aug
Tradesperson Additional Charges – Parking, Travel, Debris
Tradespeople may make charges for items additional to labour and materials. Examples of these are listed below: Parking Charges for parking in Edinburgh vary widely. Where a tradesperson is required to pay for parking charges these will usually be passed on to the customer at cost. HomeForce Tip: A resident’s permit holder can obtain visitor permits from Edinburgh City Council forRead more
10
May
Edinburgh tenement stair lighting repairs
Edinburgh tenement stair light repairs became the collective responsibility of all the owners of properties in the stair from 1st July 2016. At this time Edinburgh Council ceased maintaining stair lighting in buildings where all properties are privately owned. The legal responsibility to make sure the common stair lighting is in working order therefore rests with the owners of propertiesRead more
25
Apr
How to avoid conflict with tradespeople
The best way to avoid conflict with tradespeople is to use HomeForce accredited tradespeople. But that's not always possible. In any event we hope this guide helps. The reputation of tradespeople is of being poor communicators, not doing what they say they will and paying little attention to customer service. HomeForce help tradespeople provide a level of customer service andRead more
10
Apr
How to Prepare a Property to Sell – Money Saving Tips
When preparing a property for sale only spend money if doing so will: Increase the purchase price of the property In some other way make the property significantly more attractive (for example make it sell faster) Spending money on an existing property reduces the pot of money available to spend on a new property. Certainly there are some things thatRead more
5
Apr
Hanging lining paper – Why, When, Where?
Hanging Lining Paper (Why? When? Where? – But Not How) For a reliable decorator to hang lining paper in Edinburgh contact HomeForce by phone, 0131 315 0000, email: info@homeforce.co.uk or using the form on this page. All quotations are free of charge and a fair price is guaranteed. Read on to find out why, when and where you may need toRead more
5
Mar
Shared Repairs in Edinburgh Tenements
Guidance for shared / communal repairs in Edinburgh Tenements Organising shared repairs on Edinburgh tenements can be a bit of a minefield: Who should organise the work? Who should pay what? What role does the council have? How much will work cost? How do you find out who owns the properties in the block? How do you deal with thoseRead more
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