9th April 2009, 03:21 PM
I do know of lots of other businesses run from people's homes; surveyors, structural engineers. It really is pretty common for subcontractors in the construction trade (which is what this guy is). From what you've said about the website, its not even misleading. I don't expect a sole trader builder to have a sparky or a corgi registered plumber on the books all the time, but I would expect him to be able to get one if I contracted him or her.
As for the notion that it isn't fair that you have higher overheads than them, well, life isn't fair.
As for the notion that it isn't fair that you have higher overheads than them, well, life isn't fair.