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If water is flooding through your ceiling or you’re stuck on packed commuter train, you’re unlikely to reach for your laptop to find a decent plumber. Thankfully, Problem Solved has brought its database of reliable, local tradesmen direct to your mobile with its new ‘find a tradesperson’ texting service. (Charge 50p + standard network rate).

So, here’s how it works:

Simply text the type of tradesperson you want (e.g. PLUMBER) followed by your POSTCODE to 87233…

The trades available at the moment are:

Builder
Plumber
Electrician
Decorator
Roofer
Locksmith
Tiler
Handyman

… and Problem Solved will instantly reply with details of 3 reliable, local tradesmen from our database of 70,000 members.

Don’t expect your text to throw up any hapless handymen or dodgy decorators – Problem Solved membership is privy only to those who have been independently recommended or who can provide three top class references.