Find local tradespersons
We have gathered together information about the trades, services and organisations we get asked about most often - to help you make informed decisions.
Guide to choosing a reputable trader
You can read our Choosing a Reputable Trader guide when making any selections or decisions. Age UK National also have a leaflet on 'Avoiding Scams'
Our guide particularly highlights the following:
- Word of mouth is often a good source of local information - friends, family or a neighbour may be able to recommend someone from their own experiences.
- If you are looking for a trader, you can try looking on the TrustMark government-endorsed tool to find tradespeople or Trading Standards - Buy With Confidence which is endorsed by local Trading Standards departments. There are also trade associations linked to specific trades which we have listed some below.
- Town, parish and church newsletters or websites often have current information about local traders and services.
- Yell.com, Dentons.net are information sources for local businesses but are not checked or endorsed
Online information for finding a local tradesperson
DISCLAIMER - The results that are produced by the following searches are for information only. Age UK Wiltshire does not recommend any of the trades or services that will appear in the searches below, nor do we recommend the search providers. If you follow a link you will be taken to an external website, the content of which Age UK Wiltshire is not responsible for. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.
| List / Service | Suggested Searches | |
| Builders and DIY (also see 'Home Maintenance' above) |
NRS Healthcare provide the Handyperson service and registered Home Improvement Agency in Southampton |
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| Cleaners and domestic help |
AUKSO Domestic Help Guide may help you understand what type of help you need and the options available so you can make an informed choice. If someone has recently been discharged from hospital they may be eligible for the free Home from Hospital service provided by Age Concern Hampshire tel: 01962 868545
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| Electricians | NICEIC register of electricians | |
| Gardening Services | ||
| Painters and Decorators | The Painting and Decorating Association | |
| Plumbers | ||
| Plumbers (Heating engineers) | Find an APHC Installer | |
| Mobile hairdressers | The Hair Council tel: 020 8760 7010 – UK register of hairdressers | |
Our Resources
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Age UK Information Guides and Factsheets
Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, benefits, dementia, and advice for carers.
You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.
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Little Book of Useful Information (Southampton)
This little guide has details of some of the most commonly asked questions about local services and organisations.
Your most common enquiries answered!
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of topics and have created some frequently asked questions to cover the things we get asked about most often - from benefits to care and lots in between.
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