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12 Guides

Home Service Guides

Expert guides to help you hire the right professional, pay the right price, and get work done right first time.

Hiring Guide

How to Find a Trusted Tradesperson: 10 Things to Check

Not all tradespeople are equal. This guide shows you exactly what to verify before handing over your home β€” and your money.

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Pricing

UK Home Repair Cost Guide 2026: What Should You Expect to Pay?

Real pricing data for 40+ home services across the UK. Know the fair price before you get a quote β€” so no one overcharges you.

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Trust & Safety

What Is a Home Service Warranty? How GeraHome Protects Your Bookings

How Gera Action Warranty works, what it covers, and why it matters when choosing a home services platform.

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Trust & Safety

How GeraHome Verifies Service Providers

A transparent look at our provider verification process β€” from ID checks to skills assessments, insurance, and ongoing review monitoring.

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Local Guide

Home Services in Yerevan, Armenia: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about booking reliable home service professionals in Yerevan β€” pricing, payment, and how to find trustworthy tradespeople.

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Emergency Guide

Burst Pipe? What to Do Right Now

The first five minutes matter most. How to stop the water at the stopcock, limit the damage, and what an emergency plumber should cost.

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How-To Guide

How to Unblock a Drain (and When to Call a Pro)

Safe DIY methods to clear a blocked sink, bath, or toilet β€” the warning signs you should stop, and what professional drain unblocking costs.

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Pricing

How Much Do Cleaners Charge Per Hour?

2026 UK cleaner hourly rates, deep-clean and end-of-tenancy pricing, and how to know whether a quote is fair.

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Pricing & Maintenance

Boiler Service Cost & How Often to Service

What a boiler service should cost, what a proper service includes, and why annual servicing protects your warranty, safety, and bills.

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Landlord Guide

Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Explained

The legal rules, cost, and process for the annual landlord gas safety check β€” and the penalties for getting it wrong.

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Hiring Guide

15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

A practical checklist to vet any builder, tradesperson, or contractor before they start work on your home.

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Safety & Maintenance

8 Signs You Need to Rewire Your House

The warning signs of failing wiring, what a full UK rewire costs, and how to hire a properly qualified electrician.

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