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The Guardian - UK
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How do you find a reliable handyman?

Tools for a handyman
Tools of the trade: but how do you find a reliable handyman? Photograph: Luke Albert

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday's paper.

This week's question I know this is an age-old problem, but how do you find a handyman who will turn up when he says and do the job properly? My window has been leaking water, and each time I call someone they promise to come along but don't actually turn up. It has happened three times now. I'm quite happy to pay extra if I knew I wasn't going to be messed around. Please help!

What are your thoughts?

Have you got a personal finance question you want readers to answer? Email money@theguardian.com

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