Any Skilled Person Using The Service To Promote Their Services (Except Us) Shall Be A Trade Person/ People, Which Include But Not Limited To Electricians, Plumbers, Plasterers, Painters Etc.

Home Owner Getting Started On Work Sheriff

Fill In Your Details To Sign Up. Once Signed Up, You Can Then Fill In As Much Detail About Your Job And Post On The Site. You Will Receive An Unlimited Amount Of Quotes From Trade People, And You Will Choose One And You Will Pay The Required Money Into Work Sheriff Holding Account. Your Job Will Get Done And If It Is Completed To Your Satisfaction The Money Is Released To The Trade Person. It Is Possible To Have Multiple Properties.

Tips For New Trader People Signing Up

Put As Much Information About You And What You Do As Possible. Include Pictures On Your Profile. Always Quote For A Worse Case Scenario, And Make Sure All Cost Are Accounted For Including Labour, Parts, Tools, Fuel, Services Used.

Communicating Or Paying Outside Work Sheriff

Work Sheriff Is NOT Responsible For Any Communication Or Payments Outside The Site.

Violations That Lead To Account Closure

An Account May Be Closed By Work Sheriff If A Customer Or Trade Person Has Been Found To Be Miss Using The Site As Set Out In The Terms And Conditions Which Includes But Not Restricted To Abuse Of Staff Or Other Users And Fraudulent Behaviour.

How Will Work Sheriff Benefit Me as a Trade Person?

• Pay As You Use To Fill In The Diary, Saving Money. • Fair Comparison With Other Trades People To Win The Job. • No Monthly Or Yearly Fee. • No Fee For Being Short Listed. • Only Pay Commission On Jobs Won, And Not Just For Leads. • Cut Down On Time Taken Quoting For Work. • Guaranteed Payment Waiting After The Job Is Complete At The Required Standard. • No More Having To Do Extra Jobs On Top Of Quote To Get Paid.

What If the Customer Gives Wrong Information Which Puts Extra Cost onto the Job?

Trades People Can Claim Back Extra Costs If Required Because Of Wrong Information Given Or Previous Sub-Standard Work Which Needs Correcting For The Job To Proceed. Extra Time Can Be Calculated And Apply The Appropriate Rate, And Fair Price Should Be Charged For Parts. The Trade Persons Hourly/ Half Day/ Day Rates Can Be Found On Their Profile Page. (TPUA 7.5) (CUA 6.1)

What if a Customer only Gives a little Information for the Quote?

There Is Some Required Information, But There Are A Lot Of Questions Which Do Not Have To Be Answered If The Customer Does Not Know The Answer. Trade People Should Be Quoting For The Worst-Case Scenario, So Extra Costs Do Not Need To Be Added. (TPUA 7.3) (CUA 6.2)

As a Trade Person, Can I Rely on Customers Measurements?

Anything Which Requires Exact Measurements Must Be Done By The Trade Person Before Ordering Parts, As Measurements Are For Pricing Purposes Only. (TPUA 7.6)

What if the Customer wants a Different Standard in Parts to What The Trade Person has Supplied?

If A Higher/ Different Standard Of Goods Are Wanted To What Has Been Supplied, It Must Be Stated As Part Of The Quote Information As The Trade Person Will Be Assumed To Be Quoting For A Basic Range Of Product. Extra Can Be Charged For Any Extra Work Carried Out. (TPUA 7.16) (CUA 6.3)

Click On The Blue POST A JOB Button And You Will Go To The First Page. 1st Option, Select Property. Choose The Property You Want The Work Done On, If You Have Not Already Added A Property, Choose ADD PROPERTY In The Option. 2nd Option, Project Title. You Just Add A Descriptive Title For The Work You Want Doing. 3rd And 4th Option, SELECT YOUR TYPE OF PROJECT, And CHOOSE FROM THE LIST. Use SINGLE TRADE If You Only Need One Type Of Trade Person For Example Just An Electrician To Fix A Light, Or You Can Use MULTIPLE TRADE If You Want Different Trades People To Be Coordinated By 1 Trade Person (Who Bids On The Job). When You Choose MULTIPLE TRADE, You Will Get To Choose What Type Of Project You Want Doing, So For Example You Might Choose You Want A Bathroom Fitting, So You Can Choose TILING, PLUMBING And ELECTRICIAN Along With Other Options. 5th And 6th Option, Start And End Dates. If You Need Your Job Done Within A Certain Time Just Add The Dates Here. 7th Option, Who Will Supply Your Materials. Simply State Trade Person If You Want The Trade Person To Supply Your Materials, Or You Could List The Bits You Want To Supply. 8th Option, Attachments. You Can Attach Files And Pictures Which You Think Will Help Trades People Quote For The Job. The Blue CONTINUE TO JOB QUESTIONS Button. This Button Will Take You To The Job Questions Page. On The JOB-RELATED QUESTIONS Page, You Will See At The Top Page The Trade You Have Chosen And Then Below Are The Click Boxes. The First Click Box Is

Who is responsible for damage?

Trade People Should Take A Picture Of The Work Area On Arrival, Noting Stains On A Carpet, Or Damage To Furniture Or Wall Or Doors Etc. Any Damage Caused By The Trade Person Will Come From The Trade Persons Payment, If Reported Before The Trade Person Is Paid.

How do I get the best price/ quote for my Job?

Give As Much Information As Possible. When The Trade Person Quotes For A Job, They Will Quote For The Worst-Case Scenario. It May Sometimes Seem Cost Effective To Get Your Own Equipment, But Remember If It Fails Then You Must Pay For The Trade Person To Refit It, Where If The Trade Person Supplies It And It Fails Within The Warranted Time The Trade Person Must Exchange For Free.

Can I Pay with a Credit Card or PayPal?

Yes, PayPal And Most Cards Are Accepted.

How Much does Work Sheriff charge Trades People?

Work Sheriff Take 8% Commission Rounded Up To The Nearest £1 Off Trades People For A Completed Job.

How Much is the Joining Fee for a Trade Person

Trade People Will Pay A One-Off Joining Fee Of £50 Unless There Is An Offer

How much are credits for Trade People

£10 For 10 Credits, £40 For 50 Credits, £65 For 100 Credits, £100 For 200 Credits.

How Does The Site Work?

The Basic Operation Of The Site. 1. Customer Fills In Database Questions. 2. Trade People Will See The Job And Give A Quote. 3. Customer Will Choose A Trade Person. And Pay For The Job Into A Holding Account. 4. The Trade Person Does The Job. 5. Everyone Is Happy In The 2 Weeks Following The Completion, And The Trade Person Is Paid.

Support for Landlords Upgrading

Improving your rental property can be highly beneficial for several reasons. With financial assistance and grants, the advantages of completing the work are even more significant.

Cost Savings: Grants can cover the costs of improvements, meaning you won’t have to pay out of pocket. This can be especially helpful for expensive upgrades like insulation or heating systems.
Increased Property Value: Improvements funded by grants can increase the overall value of your property. Enhanced energy efficiency, for example, can make your property more attractive to future tenants or buyers.
Compliance with Regulations: Some grants can help cut cost to ensure your property meets legal standards, such as the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) in the UK. This can prevent potential fines and legal issues.
Tenant Satisfaction: More contented tenants are likely to have longer tenancy, reducing both turnover and the likelihood of vacancies. Moreover, elevating the standard of living can nurture a more positive relationship between landlords and tenants..
Environmental Benefits: Grants aimed at energy efficiency can reduce the property’s carbon footprint, contributing to environmental sustainability.

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)

This support is for homes with low EPC rating and has existing electric or solid fuel heating.

There is currently up to 100% funding available for energy-saving measures taken for replacing electric heaters or solid fuel heating, which can include installing gas central heating if the property has not had central heating previously, and there must be an existing mains gas supply within 25 metres of the property. The grant also covers with the above criteria installing cavity wall or internal wall and loft or room in roof (bedroom in loft) insulation.

The landlord can help the tenant do the form filling and will have to give written permission to do the improvements. The application must be done through an approved energy supplier (even if they are not your supplier), you can visit the Ofgem ECO page for more information. The ECO scheme requires energy suppliers to help households improve their energy efficiency.

L.A.Flex is a scheme which helps (private) tenants that do not have Central Heating and are at risk of fuel poverty and could be eligible for ECO4 if they do not receive benefits (normally over 60’s or children under 5 or health problems) but is dependent on the individual council. The tenant will qualify for funding if they receive at least one of the following benefits: Child Benefit*, Pension Guarantee Credit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Tax Credits (Child /Working), Universal Credit, Housing benefit, Pension Credit Savings Credit.

*Child Benefits must also be below the income threshold of:

Single Parent; 1 child £18.5k, 2 children £23k, 3 children 27.5k, 4+ children 32k.

Couple Parents; 1 child £25.5k, 2 children £30k, 3 children 34.5k, 4+ children 39k.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

is a UK government initiative designed to encourage the adoption of low-carbon heating systems. The scheme aims to reduce carbon emissions by supporting the installation of renewable heating technologies, such as heat pumps and biomass boilers. Homeowners could receive up to £7,500 for air and ground source heat pumps and £5,000 for biomass boilers.

The scheme is available to property owners in England and Wales. It targets the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems, including oil, gas, electric, or LPG systems. You must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate

You can get a grant for a biomass boiler if your property is off the gas grid AND your is in a rural location (check the Ofgem guidance for property owners if you’re not sure) AND your boiler has an emissions certificate showing that polluting emissions are kept to a minimum. Biomass grants are not available for Self-build properties.

You cannot get a grant for social housing or new build properties which the developer is still building or a property that’s already been given government support for either a heat pump or biomass boiler.

You can apply for a heat pump under the scheme if you move into a finished new build with a fossil fuel boiler.

A private self-built property is eligible (not biomass) unless it’s been owned by a business or organisation. Proof that your property is a self-build, for example, a copy of the title deeds, will have to be given to the installer for the grant.

Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan.

This loan is for Scottish landlords only. You can get impartial advice from a network of specialist advisors, which is funded by the Scottish Government. If a property visit is required, an advisor will carry out an assessment on the current energy demands of your property, recommended improvements, the approximate cost of making these improvements, potential fuel bill and carbon savings, any potential income you could make from installing a renewable energy system, and the estimated improvement in the property's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) score. Click here for more information.

Northern Ireland Affordable Warmth Scheme

The Affordable Warmth Scheme is designed to deal with fuel poverty and energy inefficiency.

The scheme is directed at low-income households. Applicants may receive up to £7,500 (£10,00 if you have solid walls) through the scheme, and the Technical Officer will recommend on the measures for the grant.

Landlords must agree to the work to be done and then pay 50% of the total cost of upgrading their property. The Landlord must be registered with the Department for Communities' Landlord Registration Scheme,

The applicant for the scheme must live in Northern Ireland, rent from a private landlord, and have a total annual gross income of less than £23,000.

It is not available for tenants living in social housing; applicants are not eligible if they are a Housing Executive or housing association tenant. The scheme provides grant aid to improve energy efficiency measures within the home. The property must not be a holiday home, a bed & breakfast, or a commercial establishment, and grants are subject to the availability of funding.

If you qualify for help, the priority must be in order of 1) Insulation / Ventilation / Draught-proofing, 2) Heating 3) Windows 4) solid wall measures.

To apply for the Affordable Warmth Scheme,

tel.: 0800 111 44 55

email: NIenergyadvice@nihe.gov.uk

Click on the link for more information on the Affordable Warmth Scheme

Nest, Wales

Tenants can apply for home energy efficiency improvements, including insulation, a heat pump, and solar panels.

Applicants will have to have permission from the landlord and could be eligible for free home energy efficiency improvements if they meet all 3 conditions.

They privately rent their home (not local authority or housing association).
They receive benefits or live in a low-income household.
The property has an EPC rating of E or less or an EPC rating of D or less where a household member has an eligible health condition.

Click here for more information on eligibility and income caps.

To apply, call Monday to Friday from 9am - 6pm on 0808 808 2244

Great British Insulation Scheme

This support is for homes with low EPC rating of D to G and is in a council tax band of A – D in England and A to E in Scotland and Wales (excluding Northern Ireland).

The landlord can apply directly for this scheme, which is for free or cheaper insulation to reduce the energy usage. You may be able to get support to install cavity or solid wall insulation, loft or room in roof insulation, flat or pitched roof insulation, underfloor or solid floor insulation, park home insulation,

The total household income of the tenants and the type of benefits anyone living in the property receives is required to check if you can receive support from the scheme. Your energy supplier will contact you if you’re eligible. Click here to apply.

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)

The landlord can apply direct for this grant in England and Wales, with N Ireland requiring a recommendation from an Occupational Therapist, which helps disabled individuals make necessary adaptations to their homes. DFG is for adaptations (that cost over £1,000 and up to £25k in Northern Ireland, £30k in England, and £36k in Wales) such as installing ramps, widening doorways, or adding accessible bathrooms. Adults are means-tested for DFG but children are not. Click here to apply for the Disabled Facilities Grant, They will send someone to assess the tenant and see what adjustments they might need.

EV Chargepoint Grant

This grant is designed to help with the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint socket at your property.

The grant is available to renters, flat owners, and landlords. Specific eligibility criteria apply depending on your situation, for the full list of requirement click here. You can get up to £350 or 75% off the cost to buy and install a chargepoint socket, whichever amount is lower. An Office Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) authorized installer is required for the grant.