The Loacally blog
Getting things sorted at home.
Practical, no-nonsense help for your London home. What jobs really cost, which trade you actually need, and how to hire someone you can trust.
How to Spot and Avoid Cowboy Builders in London (2026)
How to spot and avoid cowboy builders in London: the warning signs before you hire, how to check a tradesperson is genuinely registered and insured, what a fair contract and deposit look like, your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and how to report a rogue trader.
13 min read
Finding a Trusted Tradesperson in Camden: A Homeowner's Guide (2026)
How to hire a trusted tradesperson in Camden in 2026: the checks that matter (Gas Safe, NICEIC or NAPIT, TrustMark), how to compare quotes, and the local rules that catch homeowners out, from conservation areas and Article 4 directions to listed buildings and the Party Wall Act.
11 min read