Before you pay a deposit — check your tradesperson
Is Your Tradesperson Safe to Hire?
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For limited companies, type the exact company name as shown on Companies House. Self-employed? Use their trading name.Type exact company name for limited companies, or trading name for self-employed.
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A recent survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) found that 37% of UK adults have hired a tradesperson who turned out to be unreliable or unqualified. As a result, homeowners have lost an estimated £14.3 billion to cowboy builders over the past five years.
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We do the digging so you don't have to. Every report gives you a clear, plain-English verdict: safe to hire, or walk away.
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Looks safe to hire
One clear score — no guesswork, just a verdict you can trust.
What your report tells you:
Is the business legitimate?
Trading history and financial health in plain English
Any red flags or warnings?
Legal and financial issues flagged clearly
Who's really behind it?
Director links and background — anything worth knowing
What do real customers say?
Verified reputation, summarised honestly