Stop paying to be found.
List your trade for free.
Checkatrade charges up to £2,000 a year. Rated People charges per lead. We charge nothing. Ever. Create your professional profile in 5 minutes and start getting enquiries from local homeowners.
Tradesperson photo
Join now as a Founding Tradesperson and establish your profile before the crowd.
Be one of the first. It costs nothing.
Everything you need, nothing you pay for
Your profile is your shop window. Make it work for you.
Your own professional profile
A shareable link that looks great on WhatsApp, Facebook, and business cards. Your own mini-website.
Work photo gallery
Showcase your best jobs. Let your work speak louder than any advert ever could.
Verified reviews
Only real customers can leave reviews. Build genuine trust, not paid-for testimonials.
Qualification badges
Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, FGAS, and more displayed prominently on your profile.
Direct messages
Homeowners in your area message you directly. No per-lead fees. No middlemen.
Local job alerts
When homeowners post work in your area, you see it first. Express interest with one tap.
See the real cost of other platforms
Numbers don't lie. Here's what tradespeople actually pay.
| Feature | Checkatrade | Rated People | MyBuilder | Tradesfolk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | £70 - £150+/mo | £20+/mo | Free | £0 |
| Cost per lead | £0 | £15 - £50+ | £5 - £35+ | £0 |
| Profile listing | Paid listing | Paid listing | Paid listing | Free |
| Messaging | Limited messaging | Limited messaging | Fees apply | Unlimited and free |
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Up and running in 5 minutes
Three steps. No credit card. No catch.
Create your profile
Add your trades, service area, qualifications, and work photos. Five minutes, tops.
Get found by local homeowners
They search by postcode and trade. You appear in results. No paying for position.
Win work on your reputation
Collect reviews, build your portfolio, grow your business. Let quality do the talking.
We just launched. Here is why that matters.
Early tradespeople get the most visibility as we grow.
Founding Tradesperson status
Join now and earn a permanent badge on your profile. Early members stand out from day one.
Less competition, more visibility
Fewer profiles means yours gets more attention. Establish your presence before the crowd arrives.
Shape the platform
We are building this for tradespeople. Your feedback as an early member directly influences what we build next.
Common questions
Yes, completely. No monthly subscription, no per-lead fees, no premium tier, no credit card required. We make money from partnerships with trade insurance providers, tool suppliers, and other services that tradespeople actually use. You will never pay us a penny to be listed or to receive enquiries.
Checkatrade charges tradespeople £70 to £150+ per month for a listing, and many tradespeople report paying over £1,000 a year before they have received a single lead. Tradesfolk is free because we do not charge users. We are funded through partner services. Your profile is not a "paid listing" that disappears when you stop paying.
We cover over 45 trade categories, from plumbers and electricians to kitchen fitters, roofers, landscapers, and specialist trades like damp proofing and EV charger installation. If your trade is not listed, get in touch and we will add it.
Homeowners search by postcode and trade category. If you are within their search radius and cover the trade they need, you appear in their results. They can view your profile, see your work photos, read your reviews, and message you directly. No algorithms hiding you behind paid placements.
Absolutely. Many tradespeople use Tradesfolk alongside Checkatrade, MyBuilder, or their own website. The difference is that Tradesfolk costs you nothing, so there is no downside to having a presence here. Some tradespeople use their Tradesfolk profile as their main online presence because it looks professional and is always free.
Since there is no subscription, there is nothing to cancel. Your profile stays live as long as you want it there. If you are not getting enquiries, try adding more work photos, collecting reviews from past customers, and making sure your service area is set correctly. The more complete your profile, the more likely homeowners are to get in touch.
Know other tradespeople?
Refer your mates and earn status. The more people you bring, the higher you climb.
Refer 3 tradespeople
Refer 5 tradespeople
Refer 10+ for permanent priority listing
We just launched. Get in early.
The first tradespeople to join get the most visibility. No fees now, no fees later. Your profile is ready in 5 minutes.
Our promise: free means free.
No free trials that become subscriptions, no lead fees after month one, and no premium tier. We generate revenue from partner services (like trade discounts and insurance), not from our users.
Ready to stop paying for leads?
Takes less than 5 minutes. No credit card. No catch.
Create your free profile