Help & frequently asked questions

Use the search on our homepage or the Find a Tradesperson page to choose a trade and enter your town or postcode. You’ll see relevant local tradespeople you can compare and contact.

Rated Local Trades helps you compare local tradespeople using their business profiles, service details and location information. You should always check qualifications, insurance and written quotations before work begins.

Reviews help you gauge a tradesperson’s reputation. As the platform grows, verified reviews and AI review summaries will be added to profiles.

Yes. You can send an enquiry describing your job, and relevant local tradespeople can respond with a quote.

Yes. Searching for tradespeople and requesting quotes through Rated Local Trades is free for customers.

Compare service areas, business details and reviews, ask for a written quote, and check insurance and qualifications before work begins.

Visit the List Your Business page and register your interest. We’ll help you set up a profile so local customers can find you.

Yes. A free listing includes your business name, trade, service area and basic contact details.

Enhanced and featured listings offer more visibility, a fuller profile, a photo gallery, a website link and priority placement. These options are being rolled out.

Yes. Once listed, you’ll be able to keep your profile, services and service areas up to date.

Customers can send quote requests and enquiries, which are passed to relevant local tradespeople.

A complete, accurate profile with clear services and service areas helps. Enhanced and featured listings offer additional visibility.