Business details
We check the trading name, Companies House record where applicable, and that the business operates in the area it claims to cover.
How we match you with a local tradesperson
HouseQuote is new, and we are onboarding tradespeople area by area. We don't publish a public directory — you tell us about the job, and we introduce you to a small number of firms who cover your postcode and specialism.
What we ask for before anyone contacts you
We are honest about the limits of vetting: these checks reduce risk, they don't remove it. HouseQuote is an introduction service and does not carry out or guarantee any work.
Public liability insurance
We ask for a current certificate with the policy dates, and we ask again when it expires.
Legally required registrations
Where the work requires it — gas, electrical, and similar — we ask for evidence of the relevant registration before the trade can take that type of job.
Your own checks still matter
Always get a written quotation, confirm the registration number yourself on the official register, and never pay a large deposit up front.
What happens after you send your job
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You get an indicative cost
A realistic price range for the work, based on scope and location.
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We match your postcode
We look for firms covering your area that handle this type of job.
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A maximum of three contacts
Your details are never sold on or passed to anyone else.
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You choose who visits
You are under no obligation to accept a quote or arrange a visit.