Lead generation · Ireland
Tradesmen.ie
Ireland’s largest trade-lead marketplace — homeowners post a job, up to 4 tradesmen bid
Market position
An Ireland-native, long-established quote marketplace (the "largest of its kind in Ireland") with 6,000+ active tradesmen and jobs in 180,000+ Irish homes. Homeowners post free; the platform texts/emails interested tradesmen, and the first four who respond within 15 minutes get the customer’s details. It is a pay-per-lead marketplace, not a passive directory.
Ireland-specific note
Purpose-built for the Irish market, nationwide. Note this is tradesmen.ie (plural) — distinct from the singular tradesman.ie and from Onlinetradesmen.ie.
Pros
- + Genuine Irish-native presence with a large active base (6,000+)
- + Clear lead mechanic (top-4, 15-minute window)
- + Vetting (registration fee + references or recognised qualification)
- + 14-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- − Pay-per-lead credit model (you pay to bid even if you don’t win)
- − Only the first 4 fast responders get the lead
- − Bidding inflates cost on high-value jobs
- − Upfront registration fee + prepaid credits before any return
Typical Ireland pricing
Pay-per-lead via prepaid credits (min bid scales with job value) + registration fee; exact €/credit not public
Why this matters for Ireland trades
Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.
Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.
Frequently asked
Is Tradesmen.ie a good fit for Ireland trades?
An Ireland-native, long-established quote marketplace (the "largest of its kind in Ireland") with 6,000+ active tradesmen and jobs in 180,000+ Irish homes. Homeowners post free; the platform texts/emails interested tradesmen, and the first four who respond within 15 minutes get the customer’s details. It is a pay-per-lead marketplace, not a passive directory. Purpose-built for the Irish market, nationwide. Note this is tradesmen.ie (plural) — distinct from the singular tradesman.ie and from Onlinetradesmen.ie.
What does Tradesmen.ie cost in Ireland?
Pay-per-lead via prepaid credits (min bid scales with job value) + registration fee; exact €/credit not public. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Tradesmen.ie recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Ireland directory for lead generation, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.