Switched on landlords and property management agents are turning to a new website to outsource their trades-people.
RatedHammer.com, which was established earlier this year, is fast becoming popular within the private rented sector. Tradesmen, from across the construction sector verified with public liability insurance and sector accreditations have subscribed to the site and are able to bid on jobs put forward by landlords, letting agents and homeowners.
As a free website for the private rented sector to post building and construction jobs, landlords and letting agents both are saving money by allowing trades people to directly send competitive quotes on building and maintenance jobs and contracts. Operating on a nation-wide basis, the website is able to match property owner or agent to tradesman, saving landlords thousands of pounds and reducing void periods on properties.
Trades-people such as plumbers, builders, electricians and joiners are also given feedback by previous customers, allowing a trip-advisor style flavour to the site. Because of many instances of construction cowboys and builders from hell, RatedHammer has been set-up to support verified and ethical tradesmen in the construction sector.
Senior spokesman for www.RatedHammer.com, Crimildo Tomo said:
“As well as a virtual platform that matches trades-people with property owners, the site also offers hire companies and suppliers from across the industry. It is of particular use to the private rented sector, which outsources their building contracts and jobs for private and social rented accommodation.
“We are very pleased with the reception our site has been given by the industry. By offering a free directory of accredited trades professionals, we hope to sustain and increase the building sector, by matching tradesmen and suppliers to contracts and jobs throughout the UK.”
A report from the Construction Skills Network forecasts that the building sector will grow further, despite being hit by economic factors. The report also indicates that recruitment levels will increase annually at a level of 43,000 workers in the run-up to 2015 and expect additional output between 2013 and 2015 by a further 6.2% on 2011 levels.
For more information on opportunities for construction and building jobs or to locate a tradesman in your area, visit www.RatedHammer.com.
