All searches for tradesman start with the parish magazine, and then move outwards. I am very happy when a local tradesman brings an apprentice with them, but I feel happier if young people are supervised.
We have a kitchen fitter in at the moment, a man in his 40s I would say, we were discussing another job we need to have done and even though it wasn't his speciality, he understood the specific problems we have and the possible solutions and has recommended someone with the necessary expertise. It takes a while for a young person to gain that experience.
"Old fashioned" expressions that young people have never heard.
Threatened with legal action (follow on from potential scam thread)
