Bad luck at home and need an urgent repair? Be smarter than dishonest repairers.
A water leak, a blocked toilet or a sudden power cut: repairs like these can't wait. Unfortunately, not every repairer is equally reliable. Some charge excessive fees or deliver substandard work.
How to recognise a dishonest repairer?
Be extra vigilant if you notice any of the following signs:
- extremely low prices or vague 'from' prices
- no clear information about the total cost
- pressure to decide or pay immediately
- unclear documents or blank work orders
- no or poor online information, recently created websites, no address
Tips before having a repair carried out
- Always ask for a written estimate in advance.
- Ask about all costs on the telephone.
- Be extra vigilant about low or 'from' prices.
More info?
- External siteUn pépin à la maison? (FPS Economy, in French)
- External sitePech in huis? (FPS Economy, in Dutch)