Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of fixit-first.co.uk (the “Site”), operated by FixItFirst. By accessing or using the Site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

You are responsible for:

• Assessing whether a task is within your skill level before starting
• Checking that you have the correct tools and materials for your specific situation
• Verifying that any repair complies with building regulations and local rules
• Obtaining any necessary permissions from your landlord, freeholder, or local authority
• Stopping work and calling a qualified professional if you are unsure at any point

Our guides include clear “Stop and call a professional” sections — please follow this advice. Some tasks (such as work on gas systems, electrical consumer units, and structural elements) must by law be carried out by a qualified professional. We note these restrictions where relevant, but you must check current regulations before starting any work.

The content on FixItFirst is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind (including but not limited to legal, structural engineering, electrical, plumbing, or surveying advice).

Every property is different. What works in one situation may not be appropriate for yours. If in doubt, consult a qualified tradesperson or professional.

FixItFirst participates in affiliate programmes including Amazon Associates and the Awin network. This means that when you click certain product or retailer links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This comes at no additional cost to you.

We clearly mark affiliate links on our guide pages. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships — we only recommend tools and materials that are genuinely useful for the task.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

When using FixItFirst you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content from the Site without our permission
• Post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Site

All content on FixItFirst — including text, images, illustrations, and code — is owned by or licensed to FixItFirst and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.

If you create an account you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FixItFirst and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or its content, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or loss of data.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed £100.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or related to these terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

We may update these terms from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions about these terms please contact us at hello@fixit-first.co.uk.