We began our business in 2007, after we decided we wanted to work for ourselves. This was quite  challenge for us at first. We had the skills we needed to install sidings, soffits and fascias, but now we had to do the paperwork as well.

As our business grew, we needed to hire in extra hands. At first we thought as long as they had the technical skills, any one would do. But alas that was not always the case. We discovered that the characteristics of good trades people are more than just their qualifications and experience.

Good Trades People Must Work Well In a Team

Our trades people working out in the field do more than just install sidings, soffits and fascias. They team with their colleagues to produce the superb work for which we are well known. But good trades people are also considerate of the folk whose homes they work on, and appreciate that they are their customers too.

The  characteristics of good trades people are  therefore more than just the ability to swing a hammer at a nail, or drill a straight hole. They also include the ‘soft interpersonal skills’ of good communication, and leadership where required. As well as  problem-solving ability, work ethic, time management, and teamwork too.

Our Top Three Criteria When Selecting Good Trades People

A Willingness To Do a Decent Days Work

A good trades person does not believe that the world owes them a living. Instead, they come to work every day with enthusiasm to contribute. They are not afraid of hard physical work, although in our game it is more a question of knowing their craft, and willingly accepting their tasks for the day.

An Openness to New Ideas and Challenges

Being open to change is one of the critical  characteristics of good trades people. We live in an evolving world. We expect our tradespeople to have an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a can-do approach to any task we ask them to do, within the bounds of their job.

A Commitment to Quality Every Time

Quality to us means fitness for purpose, and doing what we say we would do, every time. Quality trades people are committed to doing what they do to high business standards, and persisting until they get the job right. They are persistent problem solvers too, but are not afraid to ask for advice.

You Can Trust Valiant Exteriors to Get Things Right

We are committed to these same characteristics as a business too. We strongly believe in getting the job right every time, no matter what it takes. Please reach out to us if you need a job done that we will all be proud of.

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