How Trades Merchant connects homeowners with trusted local professionals
We operate an approved panel of screened local tradespeople and organise the quotation and booking process for homeowner jobs on their behalf — delivering a best-price per job, matched to your specific needs.
Tell us about your job
Use our simple job request form to describe the work you need done. Include the trade, a description of the job, your location and any timing preferences. The more detail you provide, the more accurately we can match you to the right tradesperson.
Post your job nowWe match your job to our panel
Our team reviews your job request and identifies the most suitable tradesperson from our approved local panel — based on their trade specialisms, service area, capacity and track record. Every panel member has been screened by us before joining.
All panel members have been through our screening process, including insurance verification and trade registration checks. Read how we screen tradespeople.
Receive your a best-priced quote
We obtain the best price from your matched tradesperson and present it to you — one clear, fair quote from a pre-screened professional. No inbox full of competing calls. No pressure to choose quickly. Just one quality match.
The quote covers scope, materials, labour and timeline
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Insurance and credentials already verified by our team
Accept and agree the job
If you're happy to proceed, simply let us know. We'll introduce you directly to the tradesperson to agree a start date and confirm the scope. You are under no obligation to accept — there is no cost to you at any point in this process.
Leave an honest review after the job
Once your job is complete, please leave an honest review on the tradesperson's Trades Merchant profile. Your feedback helps other homeowners make informed decisions and helps us maintain the quality of businesses listed on our platform. Reviews are moderated before publication.
Apply to join our panel
Submit your application online. We verify your business details, insurance and any relevant trade registrations (Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT etc.) before admitting you to the panel. There is no public profile created — your information is held internally by our team. The process typically takes one to three working days.
Start your applicationTell us your preferences and availability
Once approved, we take a brief from you covering your trade specialisms, preferred job types, service area and typical capacity. We use this to match you accurately — and to avoid sending you opportunities that don't suit your business. This information is not published publicly.
Receive matched job opportunities
When a homeowner submits a job that fits your trade and location, we contact you with the details. If it suits your schedule, you give us your best price and we quote the homeowner on your behalf. You are the only tradesperson being quoted for that job — there is no competition for the same lead.
Complete the job and build your panel standing
Once a homeowner accepts, we introduce you directly. Do excellent work, and post-job homeowner feedback feeds into your panel standing — resulting in more and better-matched opportunities over time. Strong, consistent feedback is the primary driver of how much work we direct your way.
Update your preferences as your business evolves
As your circumstances change — busier periods, new specialisms, expanded areas — let us know and we'll update your matching criteria. There is no online account to maintain, no advertising costs, and no public profile to manage.
Learn more about the panelCommon questions about how Trades Merchant works
Yes, completely free. Homeowners can search profiles, read reviews, browse cost guides and post job requests at no charge. There is no sign-up required to browse.
For most jobs we aim to come back to you with a quote within one working day. Timescales vary by trade, location and time of year, but we will always keep you informed. If your job is urgent, make that clear in your description and we will prioritise accordingly.
No. You are under no obligation to proceed with the quote we provide. There is no charge for receiving a quote and no pressure to decide quickly. Simply let us know if you'd like to go ahead.
All businesses on Trades Merchant have gone through our screening process before their profiles were approved. You can also read customer reviews written by previous homeowners. For full details of our vetting approach, visit our Trust & Safety page.
Ready to get started?
Post your job and receive a best-priced quote from our approved local panel — completely free, no obligation.