TradeWatch connects UK homeowners with rigorously verified tradespeople — qualifications checked, insurance confirmed, identity verified. Post free, hear back in hours.
Every tradesperson has passed our Trade Watch Standard — the UK's most thorough trade vetting process.
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12,500+
Vetted Tradespeople
40,000+
Homeowners Protected
£2bn+
Lost to Rogue Traders/yr UK
98%
Satisfaction Rate
Post a job in 2 minutes. Get matched with verified trades. Choose with confidence.
Takes 2 minutes. Tell us your trade type, postcode, and a brief description. Completely free.
TradeWatch identifies verified, available tradespeople in your area — all with passed vetting checks.
Vetted tradespeople contact you directly. Compare, ask questions, and choose confidently.
Once complete, leave a verified review. Help other homeowners and reward great tradespeople.
Other platforms let anyone pay to list. We verify everything independently. Here's the difference.
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TradeWatch UK
Verified community platform
Before any tradesperson appears in our network, they must pass every stage of our comprehensive vetting process. We don't just take their word for it — we verify everything independently.
Government-issued photo ID, proof of address, and National Insurance number — all checked before onboarding.
Gas Safe, NICEIC, CSCS, and other certifications verified directly with the issuing bodies — not self-declared.
Public liability insurance certificate verified with the insurer. Minimum £1m cover required. Annual renewal checks.
Company registration, trading history, and complaint records checked. No unresolved disputes or fraud history.
Compliance with relevant H&S regulations, licensing requirements, and industry standards verified and documented.
Random spot audits, customer feedback monitoring, and regular compliance re-checks. Non-compliant members removed.
The Trade Watch Standard Badge
Every business displaying our logo has passed all six stages. It's not a paid badge — it's earned through rigorous verification. When you see it, you can trust them.
Get verified, get found, and start receiving matched job requests from homeowners who already trust the TradeWatch name.
Cancel anytime. No long-term contracts.
TradeWatch UK was founded by professionals with backgrounds in trade intelligence, economics, and consumer protection. We exist to do one thing: protect UK consumers from rogue traders, and champion the ethical professionals who give the industry its good name.
We are not just a listing service. We work in active collaboration with law enforcement, Trading Standards, regulatory bodies, and consumer advocacy groups across the United Kingdom.
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Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
Sustainability
Community
£2 billion+
Lost by UK consumers to rogue traders every year. TradeWatch exists to reduce this figure — one verified trade at a time.
4.9★
Avg member rating
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All 12,500+ members
£1m+
Min. insurance req'd
All UK
Nationwide coverage
TradeWatch Helpline
0333 772 4058
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · info@tradewatchuk.org
If you've been defrauded, left with dangerous work, or targeted by a rogue trader — you are not alone. We work with Citizens Advice, Action Fraud, and Trading Standards to help victims recover.
Action Fraud
0300 123 2040
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
Citizens Advice
0808 223 1133
Trading Standards
Via Citizens Advice
Thousands of homeowners and tradespeople trust TradeWatch UK every day.
"Posted my job at 9am — had three quotes by lunchtime. All three tradespeople had their Gas Safe number and insurance certificate right there on their profile. Chose a brilliant electrician. On time, on budget, zero drama."
"As a single mum, I was nervous about letting a stranger into my home. TradeWatch gave me the confidence — I could see the credentials, the real reviews from local people, everything. That reassurance is genuinely invaluable."
"Joining TradeWatch was the best business decision I made this year. The leads are quality — customers who've seen my NICEIC number and reviews and chosen me specifically. Bookings are up 40% in six months."
TradeWatch UK brings consumers, tradespeople, and community groups together. We publish an official magazine, run events and webinars, and actively campaign against rogue traders.
Industry news, consumer protection stories, featured businesses, and trade insights — print and digital.
Read the latestLearn, connect, and share at our regular events across the UK — for consumers and trade professionals alike.
Upcoming eventsVolunteer, contribute knowledge, or join advocacy campaigns. Together we make the UK trade sector safer.
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