Waiting for tradesperson in Crediton

### The Access Problem

Boiler service is Wednesday at 2pm. You're at work. Your **rental property needs repairs** but you're 50 miles away. The window fitter can only come between 1-3pm. The carpenter needs to measure up but you've got a hospital appointment.

You need someone **reliable to let them in** - not a random neighbor who might forget, not a key hidden under a plant pot, but someone who'll definitely be there and can confirm the tradesperson actually arrived.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** This is especially useful for landlords managing properties in the Crediton area but living elsewhere. I can be your local keyholder for contractor access.

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### Why Not Just Leave a Key?

Sometimes you can. Sometimes that's a terrible idea:

| ✅ Proper Access Service | ❌ Hidden Key/Trusting to Luck | |-------------------------|--------------------------------| | Definite human presence | Key might not be found | | Confirm work is starting | No idea if they even turned up | | Answer basic questions | Tradesperson calls you repeatedly | | Property secured after | Did they lock up properly? Who knows | | Professional arrangement | Feels risky with strangers |

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### What You Get

**🔧 Access Service**

| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Preparation** | I arrive before tradesperson due | | **Access** | Let them in, confirm what work they're doing | | **Notification** | Text/call you to confirm they've arrived | | **Lockup** | Secure property once they leave |

**📦 Pricing Guide**

| Duration | What It Covers | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | **Short visit** (30 mins-1 hr) | Quick job, definite time | **£60** | | **Standard visit** (1-2 hrs) | Service call, small repair | **£60-110** | | **Extended visit** (2-3 hrs) | Longer job or vague timing | **£110-160** |

*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*

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### This vs. Full Supervision

Worth clarifying the difference:

| Basic Access (This Service) | Full Supervision (Different Service) | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Let them in and notify you | Active quality checking throughout | | Confirm they're working correctly | Monitor work, spot issues | | Answer basic property questions | Make decisions about unexpected problems | | £60-110 for typical visit | £110-210+ depending on duration |

If you just need someone to provide access, this service is cheaper. If you want the work properly checked, look at the supervision service instead.

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### Common Scenarios

✅ **Rental properties** - landlord not local

✅ **Working homeowners** - can't take time off

✅ **Annual services** - boiler, gas safety, electrical checks

✅ **Elderly homeowners** - want someone there for security

✅ **Urgent repairs** - emergency callout during work hours