Hi Jimbob, if you go down the route of Sub-contracting, be aware that you need to register with the CIS people at HM Revenue and Customs as a contractor. it can take a few weeks to get set up and get your documentation through. You will also need someway of recording and reporting your deductions.Thanks guys your comments are humbling. My one concern is that I bite of more than I can chew, if this happens and it may have happened to some of you in the past what sort of arrangements can I come to with this other tiler, do I split the contract, sub him out. My problem is that my contacts far out weigh my experience, any suggestions as always greatly appreciated.