How do I find a tradesperson near me?

Start from your postcode. Post your job free on Find A Trade Local and tradespeople who work in that trade and cover your area can express interest, or browse by trade and location to see who works nearby.

How do I know a tradesperson is reliable?

Check insurance, any scheme registration relevant to the work, photographs of similar jobs and reviews from comparable work. Our guide on checking a tradesperson sets out the free public registers you can search.

Does it cost anything to find a tradesperson?

No. Finding tradespeople and posting a job is free for homeowners. Tradespeople pay a small flat fee to unlock a job they are interested in.

Find local tradespeople near you

Find A Trade Local connects UK homeowners with tradespeople working in their area. You can browse by trade or by town, or simply post what you need doing and let local tradespeople come to you. Posting is free, your contact details stay private, and there is no obligation to hire anyone.

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Three ways to find a tradesperson

Post your job

The fastest route. Describe the work once, add your postcode, and tradespeople who cover your area get in touch. No ringing round.

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Browse by trade

Know what you need? Go straight to the trade — plumbers, electricians, roofers, builders and more — and read what each job typically involves.

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Browse by area

Start from your town or region to see the trades active near you and what local homeowners are having done.

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What to check before you hire

Public liability insurance, in date and in the name of the business you are hiring.
Scheme registration where the work is regulated — Gas Safe for gas, a Part P scheme for most domestic electrical work.
Photographs of recent work that looks like your job.
Reviews from customers with comparable jobs.
A written quote with a breakdown, exclusions and payment terms.

Our full guides: how to find a reliable tradesperson, how to check a tradesperson and how to compare quotes.

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Covering 12 UK regions — see all areas.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a tradesperson near me?: Start from your postcode. Post your job free on Find A Trade Local and tradespeople who work in that trade and cover your area can express interest, or browse by trade and location to see who works nearby.
How do I know a tradesperson is reliable?: Check insurance, any scheme registration relevant to the work, photographs of similar jobs and reviews from comparable work. Our guide on checking a tradesperson sets out the free public registers you can search.
Does it cost anything to find a tradesperson?: No. Finding tradespeople and posting a job is free for homeowners. Tradespeople pay a small flat fee to unlock a job they are interested in.

Ready to find a tradesperson?

Post your job free and local tradespeople will come to you.