Step 1 of 4 · The trader
Who are you checking?
Just what you already have. Nothing the trader needs to know about.
First and last name required — used to search the individual insolvency register.
Where the job is happening — used to find the right local business. Not shared with the trader.
Their contact details
We verify these against public records. If we can't find anything, we won't charge you.
Used to match their Google Business listing and online profiles.
We check it's real, how old the domain is, and whether it matches their quote.
Add the quote — optional
PDF or photo works fine. We scan it for the red flags that appear in real fraud cases — missing company numbers, large deposits, vague scope.
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Confirming identity…
We're checking public records to pin the right business before you pay.
Is this the right business?
We found the following record. Confirm it matches your trader before we run the full check.
Searching for another match…
We can't verify this trader
We searched Companies House, trade registers and public records for this business in your area — nothing came back that we could confirm.
That doesn't mean they're untrustworthy. Some excellent traders — especially sole traders who've worked locally for years — simply aren't visible in public records. But without something to verify, we'd be charging you for nothing.
What to do instead: ask them directly for a company number or trade association membership, get at least two more quotes to compare, and keep any deposit small and tied to milestones.
We'll check it's a real, established site and use it to confirm their identity.
No charge — we only charge when we can verify.
Good call.
Before you go — here are three things to ask every trader you quote:
- Can you give me your company number, or confirm you operate as a sole trader?
- Can you provide proof of public liability insurance?
- Can payments be staged against milestones rather than a large deposit upfront?
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