Find a local tradesperson
Not every job fits neatly into a category. If your job spans several trades, or you're not sure who you need, describe what you want to achieve and let local tradespeople tell you what's involved.
What tradespeople do
Find A Trade Local covers general and specialist work that doesn't fall into a single trade — from damp treatment and pest work to removals, security and one-off specialist tasks.
Typical tradesperson jobs
- Jobs involving more than one trade
- Specialist repairs and unusual installations
- Damp, condensation and ventilation problems
- Security, alarms and CCTV
- Property maintenance for landlords
- Anything you're not sure who to call for
When you might need one
- You don't know which trade the job belongs to
- The job spans several trades
- It's a one-off specialist task
What to include when you post the job
The more of this you give up front, the more accurate the quotes you get back.
- Describe the outcome you want, not just the task
- Add photos — they answer questions faster than text
- Say if you've already had someone look at it
- Give a realistic timescale
Questions to ask a tradesperson
- Have you done this exact type of job before?
- What could change the price once you start?
- Do you need any other trades involved?
- What insurance do you carry?
How Find A Trade Local works for tradesperson jobs
- Describe the job and add photos — it takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
- Enter your postcode so we only show the job to tradespeople who cover your area.
- Interested tradespeople unlock the lead and message you through the platform.
- Compare their profiles, declared credentials and reviews, then choose who to speak to.
- Your phone number and email stay private until you decide to share them.
Tradespeople FAQs
What if I don't know which trade I need?
Post the job under 'Other' and describe the problem. Local tradespeople will tell you whether it's their type of work and what's likely involved.
Does it cost anything to post?
No. Posting a job on Find A Trade Local is always free for customers — tradespeople pay a small fee to unlock a lead.
How many tradespeople will contact me?
Only those who cover your postcode and choose to express interest, so you're not flooded with calls.
Tradespeople by area
We cover the whole of the UK. These are some of the areas where we are matching jobs:
Can't see your town? Browse all locations or just post your job — matching is done by postcode, not by page.
Are you a tradesperson?
Find A Trade Local sends tradesperson jobs straight to tradespeople who cover the postcode. Your first leads are free, then it's a flat fee per lead — no subscription.
Join as a tradesperson