VERBS. CAUSATIVE HAVE AND GET

HAVE/GET + sth + done (cleaned, made,…)

Ÿ to ask sb to do sth for us

   I’ve just had my computer repeared.

Ÿ have is more formal than get

   Lisa has got some documents attached.

Ÿ it is unnecessary to say who did it for us, but it is possible

   I’m going to have my hair cut tomorrow by my mother.

Ÿ this structure can be used in any tense or for 

   He’s going to get his car decorated for the wedding.

Ÿ also to say we have been the victim of sth

   Carrie had her mobile stolen while she was talking with her friend.