Lead generation · United Kingdom
TrustATrader
UK trade directory that limits members per trade in each area and charges no commission or lead fees
Market position
TrustATrader is a UK online trade directory run by Trustatrader.com Ltd of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Customers search by trade and postcode and contact traders directly by phone, text or email, then leave reviews. TrustATrader says it limits the number of members for each trade in each region, charges no commission or lead fees, and in September 2026 it reported about 494,000 searches in the previous 30 days.
United Kingdom-specific note
TrustATrader says every member has public liability insurance and provides proof of qualifications and membership of the relevant trade association, and its about page asks for at least two years' experience in the trade. Places are limited per trade in each region, so there may be no opening for your trade in your area.
Pros
- + Limited number of members per trade in each area
- + No commission and no charge per lead, according to TrustATrader
- + Customers contact you directly by phone, text or email
- + Branding materials and TV and radio advertising included, TrustATrader says
Cons
- − No membership prices published
- − A place may not be open for your trade in your area
- − Requires trade association membership and at least two years' experience
- − Contract length and trader terms are not shown on the join page
Typical United Kingdom pricing
Membership fee not published; apply online or by phone for a price. TrustATrader says it charges no commission and nothing per lead
Why this matters for United Kingdom trades
Gas Safe Register is the register approved by HSE: a business must be on it to legally do gas work within the scope of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and HSE prosecutes unregistered gas fitters. For electrical work in dwellings, NICEIC (Certsure) is one of several authorised competent person schemes, alongside BESCA, Blue Flame Certification, NAPIT and OFTEC, that let installers self-certify instead of getting building regulations approval, and OFTEC is one of six schemes authorised for oil appliances. The payroll tools listed here are on HMRC’s list of recognised payroll software, while CIS returns may need an add-on or a separate product; insurers such as Hiscox and AXA note that employers’ liability insurance is a legal requirement once you employ staff.
UK trades vendor selection is shaped by the Gas Safe Register for gas work, competent person schemes such as NICEIC and OFTEC that let installers self-certify building work, payroll duties (HMRC RTI reporting, workplace pension auto enrolment and, in construction, CIS returns), VAT, and lead services such as Checkatrade, MyBuilder and TrustATrader.
Frequently asked
Is TrustATrader a good fit for United Kingdom trades?
TrustATrader is a UK online trade directory run by Trustatrader.com Ltd of Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Customers search by trade and postcode and contact traders directly by phone, text or email, then leave reviews. TrustATrader says it limits the number of members for each trade in each region, charges no commission or lead fees, and in September 2026 it reported about 494,000 searches in the previous 30 days. TrustATrader says every member has public liability insurance and provides proof of qualifications and membership of the relevant trade association, and its about page asks for at least two years' experience in the trade. Places are limited per trade in each region, so there may be no opening for your trade in your area.
What does TrustATrader cost in United Kingdom?
Membership fee not published; apply online or by phone for a price. TrustATrader says it charges no commission and nothing per lead. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current United Kingdom pricing on the vendor's site before committing.