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Trading Standards Approval Process Underway

26 Jun 2017

Checked and Vetted are currently running all new members and all existing members through another two tiers of vetting.

Trustmark reveals that first time buyers fail to inspect property for major flaws!

22 Apr 2015

Passions have always run high when it comes to choosing a home but new research released today shows that letting your heart rule your head could end up costing thousands in unplanned maintenance costs.

Builders Jargon Explained

07 May 2014

Is your builder using terms that make no sense to you and feeling too embarrassed to ask for a simple explanation? Well this handy jargon busting list just might help!

Britain faces growing skilled tradesmen crisis (From The Daily Mail June 13th)

12 Dec 2013

Britain faces growing skilled tradesmen crisis after a drastic fall in the number of plumbers, bricklayers and carpenters. Figures for skilled tradesmen plummeted by 7% in the last year alone. Plumbers have been the worst hit with a 25% drop in the last four years. Only cleaners, chimney sweeps and female-run businesses are on the up.

Vetted Trades

09 Dec 2013

Recommended, vetted tradesmen in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham and Northumberland.

Checked and Vetted shortlisted for Regional Business Award 2013

07 Feb 2013

Checked and Vetted, has been shortlisted to the Regional finals of the 2013 NE Business Awards in the best Service Category

Checked and Vetted Builder Alan Kendal helps OAP

22 Jan 2013

Thoughtfulness means a lot in this day and age and this reference goes to show how goodhearted this Sunderland Builder truly is - and that's snow joke!

Gosforth Pensioner Conned Out Of Hundreds Of Pounds By Builders

07 Jan 2013

Gosforth Pensioner Conned Out Of Hundreds Of Pounds By Builders

How to avoid Distraction burglary and bogus callers

26 Oct 2012

This excellent article from west Midlands Police is worthy of reading as a timely reminder on how to protect you and your neighbours.

Conman gardener took £60,000 from vulnerable Sunderland pensioner

09 Oct 2012

Conman gardener took £60,000 from vulnerable Sunderland pensioner (From todays Sunderland Echo)

Newcastle Rogue Roofer fleeced hero of his life savings

24 Sep 2012

Newcastle conman fleeced hero of his life savings (Excerpt from The Chronicle)

Trading Standards warns consumers not to rely on printed MoT certificates

19 Sep 2012

After a Cleveland racket was revealed, Consumers are being warned by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) NOT to rely on the printed version of new-style MoT certificates when buying cars.

Happy consumer praises Checked and Vetted

13 Sep 2012

A delighted homeowner in East Rainten was so please with our service and our members that she wrote an article about us for her local newsletter in East Rainten - it has been delivered to 1200 homes in her immediate area. A big thank you to her (we have respected her anonymity as she is a lady who lives alone)

Checked and Vetted on BBC Newcastle Radio Again!

12 Jul 2012

Millie Warham will be a guest on the BBC Newcastle show again on Monday from 9am. We all love the Charlie & Alfie Breakfast show. A big thank you to the Beeb for the vote of condfidence! ....and as most of our members know, Millie can talk till the "Cowboys go home"

Bogus caller reminder for Sunderland Folk

27 Apr 2012

Northumbia Police issue warning -Rather worryingly fake Trademen are scamming homeowners on their doorsteps in Tyne & Wear

Pest killer Tommy Lincoln rescues family in Despair

11 Apr 2012

New member, PEST control expert Tommy Lincoln last June come to the rescue of a family plagued by rats.

Been affected by a Cowboy Builder?

12 Mar 2012

On the trail of the cowboy builders (from BBC website)

Rogue Alarm Installer from Washington sent to Jail

10 Mar 2012

Washington swindler receives jail sentence. (extract from the Sunderland Echo 10.03.2013)

Washington OAP swindled by Crooked Gardeners

09 Mar 2012

Bogus caller almost cons Washington OAP out of £5,000 (from The Sunderland Echo)

Tax ‘amnesty’: top tips for disclosing untaxed income

06 Mar 2012

Tax ‘amnesty’: top tips for disclosing untaxed income