Testimonials
Checkatrade is a business built on word of mouth. The best person to give a recommendation is always the customer - so see for yourself what our members say about Checkatrade.
All of the comments below are unprompted and come to us in letters and emails from our members. We link back to the company's details so you can check for yourself that their comments are genuine.
"Mark joined Checkatrade in May 2003 because he believes in getting rid of the cowboys. He works to a very high specification that he likes to keep up through everything he does and said “I would like to keep mediocrity off the street so to speak!” When asked why he joined Checkatrade, Mark said “It’s actually done very well. It starts with the initial contact and I then receive recommendations and calls to come back all the time. Checkatrade members all work together; we stop and compare notes and pass on work and information. Checkatrade has made a big impression.”"
"Jason joined Checkatrade in July 2004 for his customers’ reassurance and to compliment his existing reputation. When asked what Checkatrade has done for his business, Jason said “It’s been really good for customer satisfaction, enabling them to check us out. It has also generated more business, without a shadow of a doubt.”"
"Terry joined Checkatrade in March 2006 because he didn’t want to be associated with the rogue traders within his trade category. When asked what Checkatrade has done for his business, Terry said “It has put our reputation up high. We often get calls from customers who have seen our advert and who will only use companies that advertise with Checkatrade."
"Peter joined Checkatrade in November 2000 because he was struggling to get established – Thomson Local didn’t work and Checkatrade sounded like the sort of thing he was looking for. When asked what Checkatrade has done for his business, Peter said “I have never looked back. It has been brilliant. It is the best form of advertising – better than Yellow Pages or Thomson. It sells itself for you because people like the product and you don’t have to waste time giving third and fourth estimates.”"
"Dave joined Checkatrade in May 2006 because he was impressed by the operation. He was impressed that someone was actually taking the time to get rid of cowboys and give people peace of mind. When asked what Checkatrade has done for his business, Dave said “What can I say – excellent! It has trebled business and I haven’t had a day off since I started.”"
"Colin joined Checkatrade in May 2001 because he liked the concept and didn’t want to be associated with the cowboys. He also liked the idea of someone checking his company out and doing the ‘donkey work’ for him by giving customers security. When asked what Checkatrade has done for his business, Colin said “We have had a good response and it has been a reliable source of contacts for work.”"
"Joined 6 months ago. After a slow start, once the results of my work started to come in and I worked hard at maintaining a good score, calls started to flow. I now get at least two calls a week and have a full book for the next two months - not bad for a new business. Customer recommendations and comments are most valuable."
"I am proud to be a Checkatade Member. Potential customers can read our profile and what previous clients have said. It proves without doubt that we are a bona fide company with nothing to hide."
"Pleased I joined Checkatrade. It helped to get my business up and running not coming from the area."
"It has been good for business. Plenty of customers. I have had to let work go because I could not take on any more."
"Checkatrade is first class and has really helped my business gain more work and a better quality of customer."
"90% of our calls come from Checkatrade"
"Since being a member of Checkatrade we are delighted with the response from members of the public who have contacted us with the confidence of being assured that we have been vetted and are monitored by such a reputable source. It makes 'first contact' so much easier. Well done."
"I have found Checkatrade to be very beneficial in providing me with continual work. I do not need to advertise anywhere else, although I constantly get calls asking me to do so. Thanks very much."
"Checkatrade has given confidence to my customers that I'm an honest tradesman."
"We have been reasonably happy with the volume of sales leads and inquiries received since joining Checkatrade in relation to the cost of our annual subscription charge."
"Checkatrade has provided regular genuine customer enquires with positive results for me, well worth it!"
"The reason I went with Checkatrade is because I am an installer of double glazing not a salesman. This helps me when closing a deal as from a clients point of view they know what they are getting as we are vetted and monitored - this says we can do the job that we are claiming that we can do and have nothing to hide. This is the kind of recommendation and these are the sort of leads we want."
"Checkatrade works really well for me as it gives me the edge on my competition. And people can check me out before calling for a quotation!"
"I advertise through various websites which all get directed to my web page. In turn my potential clients then click on the Checkatrade banner and my testimonials speak for themselves."
"Since joining Checkatrade in 2002, we have not had time to look back. Our telephone is always ringing and we never have empty slots in the diaries. All other advertising was ceased in 2003 and we have not had to use any other form of advertising since. We are 100% committed to Checkatrade and thank you for all your help over the past 6 years. Well done to you all."
"My personal opinion of Checkatrade is that it is the best form of advertising money can buy having been in the diectory since it started. I have also been in Thomson Local and Yellow Pages and none come close to Checkatrade."
"Becoming members of Checkatrade is the best thing we have ever done with regards to advertising and is much more cost effective than other companies we have used to advertise our business. Our customers trust Checkatrade and it's members. We will most definitely be signing up for new areas when they become available."
"Checkatrade has allowed me as a Director to analyse feedback from customers and gauge which technicians are performing best. Weaknesses in service provision can easily be identified and corrected."
"Since the directory has come out Checkatrade has doubled my work load, and has helped establish my company as a reliable and reputable business."
"I have recently joined Checkatrade and have had some calls, all through Checkatrade, and got all but one of the jobs which I think is excellent. Thank you to Checkatrade."
"It has made an incredible difference to business. Most of our work now comes from Checkatrade."
"Checkatrade keeps me busy at those times of year when most people are finding it quiet."
"Checkatrade has given our customers the peace of mind they deserve when choosing a flooring company."
"Checkatrade has really worked for us and most of our new business comes in via our Checkatrade membership."
"We always give our customers the Checkatrade website or telephone number and the feedback we receive is excellent regarding our scoring from customers and their comments."
"More business has been received and customers seem more at ease when Checkatrade is mentioned."
"Checkatrade has vastly increased the amount of enquiries we have received since joining nearly two years ago. Our enquiry levels must have doubled and we are securing much more work via Checkatrade enquiries. The cost of membership is nothing in comparison to the returns membership has provided us with and the Checkatrade team are constantly improving their services. An excellent service."
"Checkatrade has done what they said they would do. It has been a great help to my customers, giving them confidence before using me, but also a great help to me by generating work through the Checkatrade advertising."
"It's as good as getting recommendations from customers' friends and family, which are always the best recommendations. An excellent Bench Mark for our installers to maintain exceptionally high standards of customer care and value for money. "
"Very positive reaction from potential new customers who have checked us out on the site."
"It has worked very well for us and gives customers confidence to try us out initially, then its up to us to build on that."
"Checkatrade membership has probably been one of the most successful associations we have ever been affiliated with."
"Gives peace of mind to our customers and reassures them that they are dealing with a reputable company that is confident in it's quality."
"Checkatrade has been a great way to find new customers and a great way for new customers to find me."
"Most of us like to do a good job - Checkatrade just inspires more customer confidence. I could join the FMB if it was just about money as they don't check anything - its only about your subscription!!!!!
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"Fantastic - 80% of all my work comes through Checkatrade."
"As a new Checkatrade member, only 5 months, I have been very pleased with the response and have easily covered any costs involved with being a member."
"We love Checkatrade. Joining is the best thing we have ever done. We promote it on everything that has our name on it and I think our scores say it all."
"Since being a member of Checkatrade, we rely heavily on the results of feedback cards which in turn will give prospective customers confidence in our products and services. It also highlights where we may have gone wrong as we cannot keep everyone happy. In all, being a member of Checkatrade is the best thing I have done and as a result do not require any further form of promotion."
"Superb marketing tool. When quoting for work against competitors it can be invaluable in securing the job, even if your quote is a little higher!"
"If you're proud of your work, and want your next customer to see what your last customer has to say, then "join Checkatrade" and hold your head up high..."
"If you're proud of your work, and want your next customer to see what your last customer has to say, then "join Checkatrade" and hold your head up high..."
"In my experience Checkatrade is the only advertising available actually worth paying for. A forward thinking, progressive, professional company. 99.9% of all my business comes directly from Checkatrade. If you are good at what you do, then Checkatrade is the way forward."
"Checkatrade is a good marketing tool for us; our clients like the peace of mind it offers."
"Customers are always pleased to find out that we are members of Checkatrade."
"Have managed to secure work from Customers outside of Hampshire (buy-to-let) thus widening the catchment area. Always advise customers to visit the Checkatrade website both to confirm my competence and when in search of other trades."
"We are pleased that customers can view feedback from other people as maintaing a high level of service is crucial to us."
"Checkatrade has worked fantastically well for us. We've been members since 2002 and have annually increased our advertising spend on Checkatrade - that should tell anyone how high we rate the quality of leads we receive."
"Brilliant idea, which helps clients to pick your company from 2 silimar priced quotes. Also it is good to see the nice things people write about the hard work we do.
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"Constant business - nice clients to work for - Checkatrade helpful - if business is slack, best advertising available - plenty of repeat business."
"Checkatrade has worked very well for our business. Thank you."
"Since becoming a member of Checkatrade there has been a steady flow of business with all customers appearing satisfied and relieved that they are able to choose tradesmen from a trusted source."
"Fantastic amount of work since being with you.
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"Checkatrade is responsible for nearly 100% of our business whether it be new calls or recommendations through previous customers. It has enabled Handy Homes to grow into a more professional and skilled company. As the demands of the consumer change with the freedom of data and credit challenges its essential that value, honesty and skilled workmanship can be guaranteed."
"Checkatrade is without a doubt, the best organisation available for consumers to find a reputable tradesperson. I am a member of several other such organisations but none of these others have asked me for proof of my qualifications or checked up on any of my clients ratings."
"Checkatrade has worked very well for my business."
"Our work has had an enormous boost since joining. It is comforting to know that the customers that contact you are serious customers and are interested in a good quality service."
"This is the best form of advertising going - always produces results. Excellent."
"Checkatrade has been fantastic for us. It shows potential customers that we are accountable in an industry where anyone can call themselves a tree surgeon and advertise in the Yellow Pages. Incorrect tree surgery damages irreparably, or can kill an otherwise healthy tree - consumers need to know you are reputable to make an informed decision. Checkatrade is now our only form of marketing which speaks volumes for it's sucess."
"The affect Checkatrade has had on our business has been great.We have nearly 600 feedback cards - this speaks volumes."
"I managed to manage without Yellow pages, Thompsons and BT phonebook easily. I now get all work from recommendations. These come from previous customers and Checkatrade. I have built the business around Checkatrade membership and now I am relocating out of the area, I have had to use Yell and Thompsons to build the profile faster. These ads will be cancelled as soon as possible (hopefully in a year) and again, I plan to only run from Checkatrade. I just get quality calls and good service, that's why I have used Checkatrade for more than 5 years. Checkatrade works very well. Constant supply of QUALITY enquiries. I wouldn't run any trade based business without them."
"Checkatrade has been fantastic for our company. 85% of enquiries come from the Checkatrade membership. The support we receive in areas like printing and website is brilliant. All of the team are so friendly and helpful. It is like being part of a community."
"Checkatrade is a great way for clients to check you out before they place an order with you. It's as good as a personal recommendation for both our showroom customers and also visitors to www.garagedoor-buyersguide.co.uk."
"Checkatrade has increased the number of enquiries we get from potential customers and has made them feel more secure in their choice of trader from the register. We do not need to advertise elsewhere anymore!"
"Checkatrade works well for me and my customers. I see it is as a personal challenge to get 10 out of 10 for every customer. The customers respond well when I tell them to look me up, and others, on the Checkatrade website."
"Since I have joined, Checkatrade has already helped me to secure future work. Also I find getting feedback from my clients very helpful to improve my future jobs."
"Gets you out there to the serious interested customers - not the time-wasters."
"Checkatrade works very well for our business and is a great foot in the door. Thankyou."
"Having been a member of Checkatrade for some years now, I can honestly say that their service is second to none. Checkatrade offers the opportunity for customers to make sure that the trader concerned is reputable and trustworthy. I have found that my clients are very happy with the service Checkatrade provides and that, by contacting me through them, they are ensured of a reliable, cost effective and professional service."
"Checkatrade has become such a valued part of our business as people have the recommendations and security of knowing that we are a reputable, trusted and fully vetted company."
"Could not have done better for me."
"I hand out a Checkatrade form to all my new customers - it really helps them to understand who they are dealing with."
"I have been a member of Checkatrade for around 5 years now and have found this area of advertising to be absolutely brilliant. Quite often we win the work just because of our recommendations on the website alone. Since we started with Checkatrade our turnover has literally tripled. This year we have decided to stop advertising with Yellow Pages and Thomsons completely (a big gamble) but one that we feel is worth trying as these two adverts alone are costing us in the region of £20,000 a year. For anyone thinking of coming on board with Checkatrade I would say 'don't hesitate'. You may not see an immediate change in your work load but once the customers see you are in the register regularly and your comments list starts to grow you will see a significant growth in your work load."
"Checkatrade has made my company grow and grow."
"Although I am in Yellow Pages and Yell.com, 90% of my work comes through Checkatrade, its been excellent for me."
"Since being one of the early members to join Checkatrade, business has got better every year."
"Checkatrade has worked for my company very well. I find the customers from Checkatrade very good."
"Our customers have been given peace of mind in knowing we are a reputable local company, whom they can trust."
"Our customers trust us because of our Checkatrade feedback."
"It has been brilliant so far. We are a very new company and have had lots of calls, and work already completed. Best advertisment so far - thanks."
"Checkatrade has given my business life! Without it I'd probably be a subby on site somewhere. A brilliant idea that's well executed. Well done!"
"What can I say, since joining Checkatrade, work has increased due to that fact the customers can see that we can be trusted and are accountable."
"We have had a good steady flow of work from a wide selection of customers, and we are now extending our range to take on more. We would recommend this service to all honest and hard working tradesmen and women!"
"Checkatrade is a great way to offer potential customers the chance to view what previous customer experiences have been. Unlike Trading Standards Buy with Confidence, the Checkatrade reply card complies with Data Protection, and the Company can immediately see what the customer feedback says, thus enabling the Company to do something about it without the long-winded involvement of Trading Standards. Checkatrade is a fantastic motivator for our staff and a very good customer service monitoring system for us. Well done Checkatrade."
"Checkatrade has taken our business to a new level. Now people can view all about you knowing that 'what you see is what you get' - brilliant."
"Checkatrade is good value for money."
"When I first joined I was sceptical as to whether it would achieve what it said. I have spent money advertising before with no real comeback. This is the best thing I have done to promote my business since I first went self employed. Have and will recommend."
"Checkatrade has worked well for my business. I used to advertise in the local papers and pull my work in through them. Now my only form of advertising is through Checkatrade. I like the idea of potential customers being able to see how previous customers have rated my work!!!!!"
"We only joined Checkatrade in order to give reassurance to potential customers. Not only have we achieved this but Checkatrade now accounts for around 70% of our new enquiries!"
"We have had lots of enquiries and work since joining Checkatrade and our customers have been pleased with our work. Thank you Checkatrade."
"Checkatrade is another form of advertising for my company. It covers it's costs and is a useful selling tool for enquiries from other media sources."
"Checkatrade are the most important business partner we have. My customers are secure in the knowledge we are monitored by other customers, the best recommendation of all.
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