How it works

From the job on your list
to a job well done.

Tell us what needs doing, connect with local tradespeople and choose who’s right for your home. Here’s what happens at every step.

Create a job

You can prepare and review your job now. Posting, quotes and payments are coming soon; this guide explains the planned service.

  1. Post your job

    Start with the essentials so local tradespeople can understand what you need and where the work will take place.

    • Job type: choose the trade or service you need.
    • Location: enter your full UK postcode and address. Use the second address line if needed.
    • Description: explain the work, where it is in your home and anything the trade should know, in up to 500 characters.
    • Photos and video: add up to 10 images and 1 video to show the area and the work needed.

    Review your details before posting so trades have an accurate picture of the job.

  2. Request quotes from up to 3 local trades

    Select up to three local tradespeople who offer the service you need. Look through their profiles and request a quote from those you’d like to hear from.

    They’ll receive your job details so they can consider the work and respond with a quote. Be ready to answer questions or discuss a visit if they need a closer look.

  3. No quotes after 72 hours? We widen the search.

    If you haven’t received any quotes from your initial selected trades within 72 hours of requesting them, your job is also posted out to all trades in your selected trade type.

    This gives more tradespeople the opportunity to respond. You don’t need to post the job again, and you still choose who to hire.

  4. Choose a tradesperson you’re happy with

    Compare the quotes and consider what’s included, the proposed timing and whether the tradesperson is a good fit for your job.

    Ask any questions before deciding. Agree the work, price and expected completion date with your chosen tradesperson so you both know what to expect.

  5. Make your payment

    Once you’ve chosen your tradesperson and agreed the job, make your payment through Find Good Trades.

  6. Job completed. Time to check the work.

    Your tradesperson completes the agreed job. Take a look over the finished work and check it against what you agreed.

    Confirm when you’re happy so the held payment can be released. If something isn’t right, raise it during the protection period of up to 14 days after completion so Find Good Trades can step in if required.

What’s on your to-do list?

Start with a few details about the job you have in mind.

Create a job