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Rating Summary based on 32 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		6
  • 4 Stars
    		1
  • 3 Stars
    		0
  • 2 Stars
    		4
  • 1 Star
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  • 75 of 75 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    Picture of Shoka

    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
  • 10 of 10 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
  • 0 of 0 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    brambling7

    5 Stars The Perfect Finishing Solution (PFS) ABSOLUTELY FIRST CLASS. 08/02/2012

    Advantages Advantages All the trades under one roof.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages NONE

    I used the Perfect Finishing Solution (PFS) company to revamp my kitchen,downstairs cloakroom, main bathroom and en-suite. I was impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail that all the workmen displayed. I have had several jobs carried out over the years ,and I think this is the first time I have not had to call them back to re do anything. I would say from start to finish the service has been outstanding,Scott the sales manager visited me to run through my requirements;there was no hard sell. I was more than happy with the quote,and the men commenced the following day. I ... 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
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    GeaVox

    1 Star May as well use the Yellow pages! 01/08/2009
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages None I can see!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No verifiication, just a money-making website

    My partner and I advertised some jobs on RatedPeople, having read some good reviews online. We registered and immediately got their acknowledgements (one for each job we posted) by email: "From: automated@ratedpeople.com Subject: Thanks for posting your job, now sit back and relax!" "All you have to do now is relax and we'll do the searching. Thanks for submitting the following job:" ... and each email duly listed the job details, as we had entered them... Sure enough, the tradesmen started to flood in! Texts and 'phonecalls streamed into my mobile and we had to quickly schedule some visits ... more
  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    timlaz100

    1 Star Complete scam 09/06/2011

    Advantages Advantages ease of use website

    Disadvantages Disadvantages money up front, no refunds, hard sell from some girl from rated people, no business address.

    I signed up for rated people approx a month ago for the £10.00 starter fee which takes me up to August. Yes I've had a ton of possible leads, I've bought four at an extra cost to me of £43.10 non of the customers allowed me to quote. In summary 1 decided to cancel his job altogether, 1 used someone local, and two used other people outside of rated people. I asked for a refund but all they do is give you a new free quote to replace the one taht you didn't get, so they always keep your hard earned cash. Now there promises seem true but bear in mind they allow 3 tradesmen to quote on each job, so ... more
  • 47 of 57 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    1 Star Quick review of Rated People by nickbabs1969 09/06/2009
    i have been a rated person now for 2 days. what a load of cobblers. i have had 55 texts messages(which i payed for in £10 blocks) telling me people need my services. then, wait for it, i log in to their site and have to pay between £12 - 18 to quote the job i have nt even got. tried £50 worth yesterday and have not had a single call. whats great about rated people is that the customers dont even answer the phone or return your messages. PANTS thats what it is !
  • 0 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    Picture of tidygaff

    Level 1 tidygaff

    Member since 04/05/2012

    Reviews written: 1

    1 Star MY BIGGEST MISTAKE FOR SOME TIME 04/05/2012

    Advantages Advantages Plenty of leads

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No incentive to become involved with such a dodgy setup.

    I found my involvement with this outfit quite disconcerting , .And they simply help themselves to your bank account.Of course they get your bank details when you try the introductory offer.I found myself inundated with leads, all with ridiculously low budgets. Since when did potential customers give you a budget? Thats for them to know and you to find out.They took £48 from my account.I was led to believe you paid, only for the leads.I appreciate a lead costs money to generate,but, I would require more information about a potential project before laying out the kind of money, this outfit is ... more
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