Trusted Local Providers Directory

Pick the trade you need, then enter your full UK postcode. Full postcodes improve distance accuracy and make results more relevant.

Use a small radius first (10-15 miles). If results are limited, expand gradually. Larger radius often means longer travel times and higher quotes.

Start with nearest providers. Then sort by verification score or years trading to find more established businesses before requesting quotes.

Map view helps you see which providers are truly local. Click a pin to open provider details and compare location with your search radius.

Select up to three providers to compare distance, verification score and trading history. This is useful before requesting final quotes.

Price ranges in this tool are benchmark estimates, not fixed quotes. Use them to sense-check bids and ask providers why a quote is much higher or lower than expected.

The verification score combines real Companies House signals: active registration (50 points), 3+ years trading (30 points), and 10+ years trading (20 extra points). Platinum (90–100) indicates a long-established, verified business. Gold (70–89) means verified with at least 3 years of trading history. These scores measure business continuity, not guaranteed workmanship — always request references and insurance proof.

Benchmarks show a regional hourly-rate and call-out range for each trade, adjusted by city multiplier. London is typically 30% above average, while cities like Glasgow and Newcastle sit 5–8% below. Use these ranges to sense-check any quotes you receive — if a bid is far above or below the range, ask for a clear breakdown of labour, materials, and call-out fees. For a wider view of your household spending, try the UK Budget Income Planner.

This directory does not currently include customer review datasets, complaint rates, or insurance policy validation. It verifies that a company is registered and active at Companies House. Use normal due diligence before signing any contract — especially for larger projects where you can use the Home Maintenance Deferral Planner to prioritise urgent jobs.

Ask for references from at least two recent customers. Request a written scope of work, payment milestones (never pay 100% up front), and proof of public liability insurance. For gas work, confirm Gas Safe registration. For electrical work, check Part P competence. Use this directory as a shortlist tool, then complete final checks directly with each provider.

Benchmark prices are adjusted by city to reflect regional cost differences. London carries a 1.3× multiplier, Bristol and Edinburgh 1.05×, while cities like Birmingham and Glasgow sit at 0.92–0.95×. If your area falls outside the 15 listed cities, UK-average pricing is shown. These multipliers reflect typical labour rates, not material costs.