Can Interior Decorators Now Work In A House?

[barnaclebill58]

I have a decorator lined up to paint the hallway and stairs and then do what we can the spare room which is used sometimes as an office. I'm not sure if he could have come anyway but has Bojo's announcement made things any clearer?

[elliemay1]

I'd say yes. You're providing work for a self-employed person who, I'm sure, needs the money and obviously can't work from home. Just maintain a safe distance from him

[Ken4155]

I had a gas safety inspection done a few weeks back. I'm surprised that anyone is having their' inspections delayed because of the virus given the fact that it is law to carry out such work no more than 12 months after the last one.
As a decorator, I have let all and sundry know that I am only willing to undertake work in unoccupied premises, such as the one I will be finishing tomorrow.

[riptide]

No

[New Judge]

//So let a friend into your house for a chat and say that he's a builder/decorator and that is OK. I don't think so.//

//I read those Gov regs as saying that only essential work should be carried out in the home, and if it can be postponed it should be.//

Perhaps you could point me to those regulations. Then I’ll chuck my builder out.

[NickorWan]

'You are a tradesperson carrying out essential repairs and maintenance in people’s homes, or are carrying out other work in a home such as cleaning or paid-for childcare in a child’s home. You can continue work, providing that you are well and have no symptoms. No work should be carried out by a tradesperson, cleaner or nanny who has coronavirus symptoms, however mild, or when someone in their own household has symptoms.

Tradespeople should assess whether the visit is essential or if the work can be safely postponed. There may be alternatives to a visit, such as a phone or video call. If the visit cannot be postponed you should agree the procedures in advance.'

I read that as saying that non essential work should be postponed.

I know for sure it was here in Spain, until last Monday.

[New Judge]

I think that's (among the huge amounts) of "advice". There's nothing in the actual legislation preventing such work. But it does indicate the confusion that is being sewn by various offices issuing advice which, in some instances is contradictory.

[Ellipsis]

> I have a decorator lined up to paint the hallway and stairs and then do what we can the spare room which is used sometimes as an office. I'm not sure if he could have come anyway but has Bojo's announcement made things any clearer?

If you're comfortable with the idea, and the decorator is comfortable with the idea, then go for it. Just "Stay alert" ... :|

For me, stay alert would mean treat him as if he may have coronavirus. That means, for example, don't go within six feet of him; don't let him use your kitchen; ideally, if you have more than one toilet in the house, designate one for him alone and clean it after he's gone each day (unless you don't plan on using it overnight); wipe down every surface he may have touched that you may touch within three days; and throw him out if he starts coughing or sneezing.

[AuntPollyGrey]

There is little if any risk at all to allow a tradesman to carry out work in your home if you can follow social distancing regulations. Its up to the Tradesman to assess the risk and make a decision. Working in a completely empty property I can see no reason not to, working in a house full of adults and kids in isolation -well no.....