A calm, clear process from first enquiry to final finish.
No pressure, no cold calls, no surprises. Just a straightforward path from telling us about your project to shaking hands on a finished job.
The seven stages
What actually happens, step by step.
Step 01
Tell us about your project
Answer a short guided brief covering property, scope, timing and budget. Takes around four minutes and there is no cost to submit.
Step 02
We match and vet
Within 48 hours we introduce two or three vetted contractors whose skills, availability and price bracket match your brief.
Step 03
Meet on site
Contractors visit for a free measured survey, ask questions and go away to prepare a written, itemised quote.
Step 04
Compare like for like
You receive quotes in a consistent format so you can compare labour, materials and inclusions rather than headline numbers.
Step 05
Award the work
Choose your contractor. Sign a plain-English contract with staged milestone payments - never large upfront deposits.
Step 06
Build with support
Weekly progress updates, a single point of contact and the TradeTrust team available if anything needs mediating.
Step 07
Snag and sign off
A joint walkthrough closes out snags. Certificates and receipts are handed over and your guarantee period begins.
Vetting
How we check every contractor before you meet them.
Only around one in seven applicants make it onto the network. Every trade is checked against five hard requirements before they are introduced to any homeowner, and re-reviewed annually to keep standards high.
The five checks every contractor passes.
Identity checked
Company and director records verified.
Insurance verified
Public liability cover confirmed and in date.
References confirmed
Prior clients contacted directly for feedback.
Workmanship reviewed
Sample projects assessed against our standards.
Guarantee backed
Every match sits behind our workmanship guarantee.
Our promises
What you can expect from us.
No cost to homeowners
The service is free to homeowners. Contractors pay a modest matching fee only when a project is awarded.
No pushy sales
You will not be passed to a call centre or hounded by cold calls. Contact happens on your terms.
Your data stays private
Your brief is only shared with the shortlisted contractors you are matched with, never sold on.
FAQ
Common questions.
How long does the matching take?+
Most homeowners receive their contractor introductions within 48 hours of submitting a brief. Complex or specialist work may take a little longer while we confirm availability.
Is there any obligation?+
None. You can request quotes, meet contractors and decide not to proceed at any point. There is no fee to homeowners either way.
What if I already have a contractor in mind?+
You are welcome to include them in your comparison. We simply add two or three vetted alternatives so you can benchmark scope and price with confidence.
What if the project runs into problems?+
TradeTrust stays on hand throughout the build. If something needs mediating we step in, and every project sits behind our written workmanship guarantee.
Ready to start
Get your free quote today.
Tell us about your project. We will match you with vetted contractors within 48 hours.