We take the process of job posting very seriously and here are the things we do to help ensure we only have genuine jobs on our site.

1.  All jobs are reviewed by a member of our team before approval. All telephone numbers have been verified and the job poster contacted. If we cannot verify the contact this way, we will not send you the job. We have even added a question to help weed out time wasters, asking... 'why do you need contact?'

2.  We do not accept jobs from other sources. If it was not posted on our site, it won't be shown on our site.

3.  We ask many detailed questions because we want to discourage people who are not serious. Many sites ask basic questions so as to not discourage people from posting jobs. It takes on average 12 minutes to post a job with us, 17 if photographs are added.

4.  We will never sell the job more times than the job poster has asked for contacts. They choose the number. 2, 3 or 4. You always know this number and therefore the maximum number of potential competitors, 1, 2 or 3.

5.  We capture the IP address of everyone who joins to ensure that we can trace people who are deliberately posting 'non' jobs. Unfortunately there are some people out there who like to post false jobs, including some tradespeople who try to test the system. When discovered they are removed from the site, reported and blocked.

6.  We have automated systems to report suspicious postings

7.  To make this easier for you we have a feature on the site called 'Report Contact Issue'. If you ever receive a job where no contact was possible or at first contact, the job was already gone within the contact period (despite the homeowner promise) we will investigate and refund where collaboration or no answer from the homeowner is received.

8. An exclusive reference number scheme protects both you and job posters, now only companies with a unique (1 time use only) reference number for the job will be accepted by the homeowner. It is almost impossible for companies to buy a job from us and sell it to others. This reduces the risk of extra competition for the same job. Our homeowners report duplicate numbers and we remove offending companies.

9. We have captured the pre-defined satisfaction criteria provided by the job author so you can: Tailor your estimates and proposal to win the business. Avoid any surprises about what is/was expected.

10. We tell the job poster that you have been matched to their job and will be contacting them so they are expecting your call/contact and can look up your details on the site. Don't forget to update your company details to help job posters choose you over your competition. A little extra time adding details to your account will give you an edge over those who have just provided basic information.

We know that our reputation and therefore success is in the hands of our customers, both tradespeople and homeowners and it is vital to us that we provide the service you all want, where we can bring you and homeowners together in the most effective and beneficial way.

Get familiar with your customers

We will take the information you provide to us on the join up form and create your standard free advert. As soon as your membership is approved your standard free advert will be available for our homeowner members to see. There is no charge for this service and your advert will remain online for as long as you keep your account active.

Once you have joined you will need to choose the specific types of work you wish to receive. Here you will also be able to specify the number, size, distance and types of leads you want. Once approved, your specific requirements are used to send you details of new jobs. You can change these job matching requirements at any time or simply turn off your profile when you have sufficient work.

We do not charge joining or membership fees, we simply offer a risk free 'pay as you go' service for the contacts you receive.
 
Also included is a 14 day free trial of Advert+ which includes:
 
   1.      Your own web page to use on your business cards, headed paper, vehicle etc.
   2.      A Gallery where you can upload up to 15 photos of previous work
   3.      Your contact details viewable by the general public
   4.      Your company image viewable by the general public

After the trial you can switch it off at any time in your account.

Ready to join and advertise....for free....Jump right in and start your free advert - Join as a Trade

Get matched to local jobs, often within minutes of being posted.

When you are matched to a job (using your specific job matching criteria), you are instantly sent a free text and email with the job details and full contact information. Prompt customer contact (and having a detailed FindaTrade profile) will give you a good likelihood of securing the work. Job authors are told to expect your contact and will view your FindaTrade profile to help make their selection.

With our job matching service you are in control:

• Change your job matching options at any time (24/7) as your needs change. You are in control, you decide what, when, who and how big  the work.
• We we only send you jobs that match your criteria so you only receive the leads suitable for you
• You choose if you want 1, 2 more jobs a month.... a week... even unlimited or if  discover you already have enough work, simply turn off your job leads and we will stop sending you jobs, until it is turned on again.

Our SecuriTrade unique referencing system will also ensure only 2, 3 or 4 trades/companies can contact the job poster, depending on how many estimates they requested.  SecuriTrade is exclusive to FindaTrade.

Provide estimates.........win the work

Once you have made contact with the homeowner and depending on the type of job, you will then need to provide them with an estimate for the job. In the Members area of our site we give you some detailed hints and tips and suggestions on some of the things you can do to improve your chances of winning the contract/business. One particular feature includes some predefined client satisfaction criteria that if used as part of the estimate, will certainly increase your chances of success.

In the tab called 'Advice to Homeowners' we will also show you the advice we give to homeowners on what to look for when choosing a company, which will also help you provide an estimate and proposal that is designed to win the business, deliver a quality result and meet all expectations.

Get customer ratings and grow your reputqation

If your quote is accepted, carry out the work and get the customer to come back to FindaTrade to leave you a rating and feedback comment.  Consistently high ratings will help you stand out from other tradespeople making it more and more likely to win more and more work.

As well as an overall rating, customers also rate you on individual criteria important to them which they select when they post the job (including: respect for property, accuracy of estimate versus invoice, on time completion, quality of advice given etc...).  These criteria are sent to you when you are matched to a job, so you know exactly what the homeowner wants before you even make contact, making it even easier to secure the work and get great ratings.

Why use us?

• Only receive job leads for the work you want. You can choose from over 300 types of work and further specify the size, frequency and distance of the jobs you receive. You can also select to receive leads for specific customer types (individuals/homeowners, business/commercial and other tradespeople/subcontract work).....You can even tell us how far you will travel based on the size of the job...
  

• No joining or membership fees. Unlike other similar services we do not charge a joining or recurring membership fee just to be registered on the site, this means you only pay when you want the work, not all year round whether you need jobs leads or not.

• Free Directory Listing. Your business is listed in our directory and your advert is displayed to customers searching for your skills in their area.

• Quality vetted jobs. Jobs received using our job matching system are called...  so you will know that all telephone numbers have been verified and the job poster contacted. If we cannot verify the contact this way, we will not send you the job. All jobs are posted directly on our site and we do not accept jobs passed on by third parties.

• Low competition. There will never be more than 1, 2 or 3 other companies contacting the job poster to provide a quote (the number of contacts required is chosen by the job poster). Our pricing reflects the level of competition, with jobs posted requesting more contacts priced at a lower rate.

• Reduced risk. An exclusive reference number (SecuriTrade ID) is given to both you and job author only. This means the customer will only expect contact from tradespeople who provide this unique reference number so that jobs cannot be passed on, keeping your competition low.

• Know exactly what the customer expects. Job posters select specific criteria important to them and their job, including: respect for property, accuracy of estimate versus invoice, on time completion, quality of advice given etc. These criteria are sent to you when you are matched to a job, so you know exactly what the homeowner wants before you even make contact, making it even easier to secure the work and get great ratings and feedback.

• Enhance your reputation and win more business. Once you have carried out the work customers will come back to FindaTrade to leave you a rating and feedback comment. Consistently high ratings will help you stand out from other tradespeople making it even easier to win more and more work.

• Save time and money finding new work. Our system is so simple to use, with leads starting from just £4 sent for free directly to your mobile phone so you can make immediate contact to secure the work. Leaving you more time to do the job and grow your business. (Even our largest jobs of more than a months work that only require 2 estimates/quotes is only around £27)
  

We know that our reputation and therefore success is in the hands of our customers, both tradespeople and homeowners and it is vital to us that we provide the service you all want, where we can bring you and homeowners together in the most effective and beneficial way.

Unlike other similar services we do not charge a joining or recurring membership fee just to be registered on the site, this means you only pay when you want the work, not all year round whether you need jobs leads or not.  Job prices range from £4 to around £27 dependant on the size of the job and the number of quotes required by the homeowner (the more quotes required the cheaper the price).

When you join you will need to complete our job matching form so that you are only matched to the jobs you want, here you can see all the job prices so you will know exactly what you will pay beforehand.  Once you are matched to a job you are sent a free text and email containing the specific requirements of the job and the customer contact details and your account is automatically billed.  You can change your job matching options at any time and once you have enough work, simply turn off your job leads until you require work again.  

Advert+ is optional and you decide if you do not wish to renew it.

All payments are made via debit or credit card through PayPoint.Net and your card details are stored on their secure server.  You can change your payment method at any time.  Automated billing means less hassle and less time spent on the FindaTrade website, leaving you more time to do the job.

What our members say

Why use us?....Because:

Our members not only provide us with suggestions to help us improve, they also tell us when we have helped them...here are a few of their comments

"We have found findatrade to be a vital part of our advertising campaign" - Steve & Sue

"Well done for creating such a useful source of information. Well done -The site improves every time I look at it." - Karen Jones

"Our first client recommended us to their friends so we are not only receiving work through Findatrade but also getting recommendations from previous clients through word of mouth."

"We now recommend the site to both Clients and other trades" - Steve & Sue Davidge

"Findatrade was recommended to us from a friend who had advertised his own trade on the site. We find the site very easy and user friendly as we only get emails from people who are looking for our particular trade and thus saves on wasted time visiting jobs that aren’t suitable."

"After just 2 weeks advertising with you we had two positive outcomes already"

Job Name: Construction of a new bathroom
Job Description: Originally a double bedroom with shower, loo and basin. All now removed. Looking to recondition old floorboards, waterproof and put in new shower, bath, loo and basins. 3 of 4 walls in decent condition
 
Job Name: Kitchen Extension
Job Description: Extension and refurbishment of a cottage kitchen. New cupboards/units, install appliances, some tiling and plumbing required
 
Job Name: Purchase & fit en-suite bathroom
Job Description: Fit en-suite bathroom upstairs. Fit shower, toilet, sink and tile as appropriate.
 
Job name: New bathroom, new kitchen
Job Description: My apartment requires a new bathroom (WC, basin & bath with shower attachment) and new galley kitchen (new wall cupboards, new sink unit, new cupboard doors & worksurface) & painting throughout the apartment. There needs to be some attention to tiling, plumbing and electrics as well. I need a reliable person to carry out the work in Nov or Dec. The apartment is not very big - 34 sqm in total. Help with sourcing the kitchen & bathroom would be appreciated.

Job Name: Plasterer
Job Description: Qualified plasterer needed for large house. Half is plaster-boarded already, the other half to be done in a couple of months, so the Job will be in 2 parts. the first half is for 3 bedrooms, a hallway and a kitchen. All taping and dubbing out already done. Needed as soon as possible.

Job Name: Painting and decorating
Job Description: I need a price to have my lounge decorated. It will involve papering the walls, painting the ceiling (and glossing the skirting boards, doors and windows. I have ALL the materials.

Job Name: Tiling large kitchen floor and 4 bathrooms
Job Description: We have the tiles on site, we require a tiler to tile approx 74 m2 of kitchen floor floor in 3 bathrooms and walls in one 1 small kitchen swimming pool shower and floor area 20 m2 work can start 1st week of sept

Job Name: Building work
Job Description: We are looking for a reliable builder to cut out and install two windows for us. We want the work carried out in august, we have drawings indicating what needs to be done. We also need two bathrooms renovated, plus kitchen and extensive work to the outside of the house including the garden.

Job Name: New internal walls
Job Description: A new internal wall to be built to make one room (18' by 14') into 2 rooms. This will include fitting 2 new internal doors and making a cupboard in each room. Needs to be ready for plastering, but no plastering required at this stage.

Job Name: Conservatory
Job Description: Build a conservatory of approximately 15 metre square to rear of house on a house within a protected area. Roof in polypropylene, front wall 0.80m.

Job Name: Villa Extension & renovation & new pool
Job Description: New extension to house, also the complete renovation of existing house and relocation of swimming pool to rear of property (filling in existing pool at side of property) and significant garden landscaping (terraces and steps). Also addition of balcony/terrace to upstairs of existing house.

Job Name: New timber framed house. Foundation work
Job Description: We are going to to build timber framed house approximately 87square meters. We would like to get quotes about doing the foundation of house asap, it is urgent work,so please contact me asap.

Job Name: Concrete Floor
Job Description: I need a 35m2 suspended timber floor removed and replaced by a proper insulated and damp proofed concrete floor. Void under existing floor varies between 100mm to 250mm. Also 2 new doorways created within the old internal walls.

Job Name: Hedge cutting and garden maintenance
Job Description: Small garden needs taking care of for two busy professional people. We like doing the small stuff but have no time for the big stuff! Can you help. Experienced Gardner required. Thanks Julie

Job Name: Renovation of a small house
Job Description: Seeking architect/building/project manager to design and oversee the renovation of a small house [3 levels, 750m2]. Works include: new kitchen, bathroom, toilet, laundry, en suite and walk-in-closet, minor repairs, and masonry work for realigning the main gate. There is very little structural work to be undertaken as the building is generally in good condition and does not require major capital works. Architect to also advise on the future scope of a possible 2nd phase renovation. This could include the renovation of up to five vaulted cellars, including the transformation of the cellars into a wine cellar, bedroom, small media room, and kitchen/studio. This would include the sanding of the stone walls, refurbishment of cellar doors, concealment of some existing plumbing, installation of small fuel-efficient wood stoves etc. Depending on the cost of works, the above may be undertaken at the same time as the 1st phase. Very keen to use recycled building materials, as well as explore alternative materials, such as concrete.

Job Name: Complete rebuild of property
Job Description: We currently have planning permission for a demolition and rebuild project. It is a two storey detached house, plans by local architect, looking for builders who can start now (General description. The architect plans can be viewed when contact is made)

Job Name: Renovation
Job Description: We have just purchased a cottage and need all new electrics, plumbing, internal walls re-rendering and skimming, lower floor levelling, stairs repositioned, roof re-done, upstairs floors replaced, bathroom, new doors and windows, rear entrance doorway. We would like to receive quotes within a week of tradespeople/companies looking at the Job

Job Name: Planning permission for barn conversion
Job Description: I need a set of drawings and Project Plan for my barn

Job Name: Restoration of farmhouse
Job Description: Plans to be drawn up for restoration of farmhouse. + Project manager to oversee all restoration work for the farm house.

Job Name: Alterations to house
Job Description: I am looking for an architect to draw up a plan of the house as it is and also to draw 3 elevations to show where I would like to position an outdoor spiral staircase, change an existing window into a small door and put 2 Velux windows in.

Job Name: Wiring a loft extension
Job Description: The ground floor of the house has been rewired. We are extending into the loft and have two lots of work 1). install wiring for ceiling lights and wall sockets in two bedrooms + 2). install wiring for landing, bathroom and two further bedrooms

Job Name: Water Solar heating
Job Description: Solar heating required for hot water system for 2 bathrooms 1 kitchen and Laundry room + All radiators (12) – Quote for parts and work.

Job Name: Plumber
Job Description: plumber needed to plumb 3 bathrooms and connect 15 central heating radiators already in position – All material supplied by us

Job Name: Plumbing work
Job Description: I need my kitchen tap changed, a leak fixed and the thermostat checked on my immersion heater. This work is urgent.

Job Name: Rewiring
Job Description: Have an old section of our house that requires rewiring. Some parts of the wiring only seem to be fused to the main house fuse, rather than be on the smaller fuses. A quote for a bedroom with 4 plug points, a 2 way light switch and adding additional central overhead light required. Plus stairway with 2 way switch and wall light. An office with 4 wall plugs plus, 1 wall light and 4 overhead lights. Kitchen (where mains electricity enters the house) make safe 7 wall plugs, change 2 overhead lights fittings. Also wiring here for outside spot light. I would need the Job to be viewed and then quoted.

Job Name: Roof overhaul
Job Description: We are buying a large detached village house, we expect to complete in October. The house is in a protected village next to the Church so this will have to be taken into consideration if the canal tiles are changed. The house is 17th century and has a footprint of 300m2, the roof area is about 390m2. There are eight chimneys and some of these will need to be rebuilt above the roof level. The wooden structure does not use the expected over sized timbers normally found, some of the timbers need to be replaced/reinforced, the roof has sagged in places and has leaked in numerous areas, so it is a major Job . The house in on a road on the front and one side with good access one the other two, the roof is double hipped, well triple as one end wall is staggered. We would be hoping to get the work done this year if at all possible. Thanks

Job Name: Refurbish roof
Job Description: Strip existing tiles and battens from roof. Remove old fibreglass insulation. Treat timber (fungicide etc - certificated) Insulate roof with thermo-réflecteur multi-layered material. Replace battens as required (treated) Re tile using new tiles. Approximately 3,750 tiles (20 x 30cm)

Job Name: Replace Roof
Job Description: 2 x 80m sq roof to be replaced in townhouses Old tiles to be reused. Most existing framework replaced either concrete or timber

Privacy and Security

We understand that personal privacy and the protection of personal data is very important to our members. We also know that our members use us because we go further to ensure the highest level of service.

We therefore thought you would like to know the following:

• When you promise to contact a homeowner, you will both be given an identical reference code unique to that job for your company, which the homeowner can ask for at any time.

• We comply fully with the Data Protection Act and never sell or pass on your personal details (save for the purpose of securing work) to any third parties who are not members, without your knowledge or permission.

• We only pass your contact information on to homeowner members who are looking for tradespeople

• We will normally only contact you by email, however we may call you if it is in regard to details you have posted or events regarding jobs posted, where it is to your advantage to resolve a question about those details / events.

• All information is stored remotely on our secure server

For more detailed information please click the Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page.