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I'm a plumber & I've poured a sickening amount of money into their organisation in recent & desperate times. I'm a lot worse off than when I started. I was paying £50+ for leads that if I got the... more

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Rating Summary based on 33 reviews

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  • 75 of 75 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 Shoka

    Member since 27/03/2004

    Reviews written: 68

    2 Stars The best of times the worst of times 20/05/2008
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages You can see the ratings others have given

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You dont necessarily know that the trademan will give you that level of service

    In late 2007 my husband and I bought a house that was and still is in need of much renovation. We have both undertaken various simple DIY projects in the past, but the variety of work that was required called for skilled professionals such as plumbers, electricians, plasterers and several other key professionals. We live in London and it is not always easy to obtain the people you need through word of mouth recommendations, although that would be the way I would prefer to play it. Some of the work we required had to be done right away on the advice of the surveyor, such as re-wiring the entire ... more
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 LondonElectrician

    Member since 20/05/2013

    Reviews written: 1

    1 Star RP profiting from ripping professionals and promoting cowboys. Review with images 20/05/2013
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages NONE ! ITS good for RatedPeople

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Helps put professionals out of work and promote Cowboys and decline quality of the service market

    I have an electrical business which is not doing so well and We decide to make an experience of 2-3 months on RP to get new customers for our domestic electrical services. So for the last 3 months we worked with RatedPeople. Initially we were willing to offer jobs for good prices so we could build up good rates and eventually we could start pricing on regular SUSTAINABLE prices. We try to control our cash flow, income and costs. It seems to me that loads of tradesmen, majority I think; don’t calculate their costs, depreciation of assets, operational investment, marketing, etc. Folks get happy ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 andrewelecandplumb

    Member since 01/07/2012

    Reviews written: 1

    1 Star Rated People - A good idea cynically exploited 01/07/2012
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Allows homeowner to post review of tradesmans work

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No interest in improving the experience for homeowner or tradesman

    A warning to others - Do your research before jumping in - Idiot of the month goes to me I was looking to replace the dwindling enquiries I was getting from the paper directories A quick fix if you like, to keep business coming in while putting into place some the good ideas I have received from other tradesman to promote my business. I had seen a recent advert for "Rated People" an on-line local tradesman finding and rating site for the householder wanting place work....... A notice board if you like......... Looking at the general ethos, professional tradesman, doing quality work, at ... more
  • 0 of 0 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 tommy121

    Member since 15/08/2012

    Reviews written: 1

    1 Star Rated people have wasted my time and money! 15/08/2012

    Advantages Advantages None as far as I can see

    Disadvantages Disadvantages expensive

    I joined this to see if I could increase enquiries from Genuine customers and increase work load. So far it's proven to be a complete waste of time and resources as I have purchased 3 leads and they have all been time wasters. The first lead did not get in touch the second lead was only looking for a tradesperson 'just in case' they needed one at some point in the future. The third lead wanted a bathroom refurbished. I bought the lead for £44+VAT and was then told by the home owner that he wanted some one to quote with more history. Another time waster. So in a nutshell I shall be cancelling ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    MMMC01

    2 Stars Rated People Tradesman's view 03/08/2010
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Ease of use for the customer

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Costs, unreliable and costly leads, arbitrary costs for the leads

    As a signed up tradesman to rated people I have to say that my view of this web service is becoming more dim by the day. The service that rated people offer to the customer is non verified or validated. Any tradesman can get his or her friend to post a job and then get the friend to rate them. Rated people have never asked to see evidence of my insurances or qualifications. Unlike the German web service "My Hammer" I pay £40 per quarter for the rated people service and pay between £4 and £14+ vat per lead. The concern is that you have absolutely no guarantee of getting the work ... more

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