Hiring a Tradie? What Does "Master" Mean?

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Are you in the market for an experienced tradie, but you aren't quite sure what to look for? It's important to get multiple quotes, read online reviews, review portfolio photos, and ask as many questions as you need to get a good sense of the contractor you're considering hiring. However, you might have been advised to always hire a master trader, but what does that mean?

The Master Trader

Whether you're looking for a master painter or a master plumber, what you can rely on is a master being at the top of their trade. A master tradie is a member of a master association. To become a master, they have to prove a high level of expertise and certification in their chosen trade. This requires years of experience, extensive education, and in order to join a certified association, rigorous examination. 

Master Plumbers uphold a high standard of service, along with expert knowledge and a strict code of ethics. When you hire a master, you're paying for someone with an advanced knowledge of their trade. To become a master plumber, a tradie must complete the formal plumbing and gas-fitting training, gain hands-on experience, pass the relevant exams to gain a license, and stay up-to-date with the latest standards and regulations. 

Master painters follow a strict code of conduct, ensuring they follow environmental management best practices. They are fully qualified and proven to deliver the highest quality of workmanship with a keen attention to detail. They can provide professional advice and support, and though their quality of work is impressive, they also deliver second-to-none customer service. 

Why You Should Choose a Master Trader 

Tradies offer specialised work and charge based on their experience, but by hiring a master trader you ensure you're getting the highest level of work from a professional at the top of their trade. If a tradie isn't meeting their end of the bargain with a professional association, the association will remove them from their rolls. Anyone who has hired a tradie knows how costly hiring the wrong one can be and you can limit your risk by enlisting the services of the masters of their trades.

Master traders are highly committed professionals who pour everything into staying ahead of everyone else in their field. Masters associations provide their members with valuable resources and courses to ensure they deliver top-level service and operate in compliance with the latest regulations. By choosing a master you guarantee service of the highest standard.