Checkatrade: Hire Tradespeople

Checkatrade

About this app

With the Checkatrade app, you can easily find, book, and review over 50,000 vetted tradespeople. From emergency plumbers and electricians to roofers and local builders, manage all your home improvement tasks in one place - whose skills and price range best match your needs.

Why use the Checkatrade app?

• Find the right trade, instantly: Search by trade type or job — from emergency plumbers and electricians to builders, decorators, and cleaners — and browse trades that match your budget and location.
• Post your job in minutes: Describe your job, upload photos, and let trades come to you — ideal for complex or hard-to-describe jobs like roofing or refitting a kitchen.
• Fixed price jobs, booked instantly with Express: Tell us what you need, get an upfront fixed price, pick a time, and book on the spot. No waiting, no back and forth. Ideal for straightforward jobs like painting a bedroom or moving house.
• Know what to budget: Browse job cost estimates for home improvement and renovation projects in your area before you commit.
• Stay connected securely: Chat and call your tradesperson directly through the app — no need to share your personal contact details.
• Track your project: Get real-time notifications and reminders for appointments and upcoming milestones.

Every trade is checked, so you don't have to:
• Up to 12 vetting checks: Every tradesperson on Checkatrade — from gas engineers to landscapers — is verified before they can take on work.
• 6.2 million+ verified reviews: Read honest feedback from real homeowners in your area to make confident, informed decisions.
• The Checkatrade Guarantee: We stand behind our trades. Guarantee your work and claim up to £1000 if things don't go to plan (T&Cs apply).

What’s new

Minor updates and improvements.