Verified profiles
Identity, insurance and qualification checks are surfaced on vendor storefronts.
VERIFIED UK TRADESPEOPLE — UPDATED May 2026
Find a verified local tradesperson.
Pick your trade. Enter your postcode. Message a vetted tradesperson direct from their storefront. Free to browse, free to message — no card required.
5-step KYCInsurance checks48 tradesDirect messages
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How do I find a verified tradesperson in the UK?
Use the TradeMatch directory: pick your trade, enter your postcode, choose a radius. Listed tradespeople have verification checks recorded on their profile. You message them direct from their storefront — no middleman call-back queue, no shared lead list, no card details required to enquire.
GET FOUND BY HOMEOWNERS
List your business from £9.99/month.
Three practical ways a TradeMatch listing helps homeowners understand your business before they enquire.
ProfileShow services, coverage, qualifications and insurance in one storefront
InboxReceive direct homeowner enquiries without shared lead-list routing
ReviewsPublish review data only when completed TradeMatch jobs create a verified source
PostcodeSearch by local coverage area
VerifiedProfile checks before listing
NationwideUK-wide coverage
FreeNo-obligation enquiries
DIRECT TO THE TRADESPERSON
No call-back queues. No shared lead lists.
When you message a tradesperson on TradeMatch, you message them. Not a shared inbox bundled to four other vendors. Reply lands in your TradeMatch inbox and email — start the conversation, then decide if you want to hire.
LOCAL & RELIABLE — NATIONWIDE
Tradespeople near you, with verification signals up front.
Verified profilesCompleted-job reviews only when sourced
Direct enquiries
Messages go to the selected tradesperson, not a shared call-back queue.
Completed-job reviews
Review claims are published only after verified TradeMatch jobs produce source data.
Escrow-ready hiring
When you decide to hire, milestones can be agreed before payment is released.
HOW WE COMPARE
Why a verified directory beats Google search.
A Google result is a name and a phone number. A TradeMatch listing is identity-checked, insurance-verified and escrow-ready.
| Approach | Vetting | Insurance check | Reviews | Payment protection | Recourse if it goes wrong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED FOR HOMEOWNERSTradeMatch verified directory | 5-step KYC + register cross-check | verified annually | completed-job review policy | Stripe escrow + milestones | disputes mediated by TradeMatch |
| Generic listing site (Yelp / Google) | ❌ none | ❌ self-reported | ⚠️ open to drive-by | ❌ pay-direct | ❌ small-claims court |
| Cowboy off Facebook / WhatsApp | ❌ none | ❌ unknown | ❌ none | ❌ cash-in-hand | ❌ none |
PROFESSIONALS FOR EVERY TRADE
Browse all 48 trades A–Z.
Every trade we cover, alphabetised. Tap a trade to jump straight into the directory filter.
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FAQ
The questions homeowners ask before they message.
Is TradeMatch free for homeowners?
Yes. Browsing the directory, viewing storefronts and messaging vendors is free for homeowners forever. We only charge tradespeople for their listing (£9.99/mo or £95.90/yr) and a small platform fee on completed escrow jobs.
Are TradeMatch tradespeople verified?
Every listed tradesperson goes through a 5-step KYC pipeline: identity check, address proof, insurance verification, qualification check, and accreditation review. Vendors carrying gas, electrical or asbestos work are also cross-checked against the relevant statutory register (Gas Safe, NICEIC, ARCA).
How quickly will I get a reply?
Reply time depends on the tradesperson and the urgency of the job. Each storefront can show availability signals when supplied by the vendor. If you need an emergency callout, use /emergency/[trade] instead — that flow surfaces only vendors marked available now.
What happens after I message a tradesperson?
Your message lands directly in their TradeMatch inbox (and email). They reply through the same thread. If you decide to hire, switch to the Post-a-Job flow to set up an escrow milestone — payment is only released when each milestone is approved.
How is this different from posting a job?
"Find a Trade" is for browsing — pick a specific tradesperson and start a conversation. "Post a Job" is for being matched — describe the work and up to 5 vetted vendors compete with quotes. Use the directory if you want to choose; use Post-a-Job if you want options.
Can I leave a review?
Yes — reviews are tied to verified jobs only (no drive-by ratings). After a job completes through TradeMatch escrow, you get a review prompt by email; the tradesperson cannot edit or delete the review.
FOR TRADESPEOPLE
Are you a tradesperson?
Get listed in the TradeMatch directory from £9.99/month. Storefront page, customer messaging, verification signals, search visibility. Cancel anytime.