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News and trends from the construction and homeowners market with updates from the Checkatrade team
Checkatrade issues warning: illegal fake reviews are on the rise, and consumers are at risk
Consumers are at an increased risk from rogue trades, owing to a spike in websites attempting to sel...
A home to come back to: our Band of Builders project for Henry
When a family is facing the toughest time of their lives, the last thing they should have to worry a...
Checkatrade warns of cowboy builder surge as October planning reforms loom
Checkatrade has seen a surge in unqualified tradespeople trying to join its network. The increase co...
Checkatrade Group acquires selected assets from Rated People
Checkatrade Group, home of the UK's largest trade platform Checkatrade, has announced the acquisitio...
Spider warning: Britain’s palm-sized house spiders are back - BUT now there is a professional service for anyone too scared to catch them
Arachnophobes look away now. Spider season is upon us, and experts at Checkatrade are warning that B...
Scam Watch: Protecting You From Rogue Traders
A Checkatrade guide to the latest scams targeting consumers, and how to stay safe.
Britain's record heatwaves send air conditioning demand soaring in Checkatrade's Q2 Index
Two record-breaking heatwaves have defined the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Check...
The UK’s coolest town: where does your town rank?
As UK summers continue to heat up, more and more households are searching for ways to stay cool. Rec...
Checkatrade reveals 'What's New' for tradespeople in Summer 2026
Checkatrade shares the newest tools and technology built to help trades win more work, grow their re...
Checkatrade responds to NEETs crisis, launching new report, support for young trades and inaugural Skills Summit at Leeds Rhinos
Checkatrade and Leeds Rhinos will co-host a Skills Summit at AMT Headingley Stadium on Friday 10 Jul...
NEETs crisis sees nearly half of young people considering a career in the trades, but barriers remain
With more than a million 16- to 25-year-olds out of work and the wider job market in flux, growing n...
Checkatrade urges homeowners: look out for the trades keeping your home running this heatwave
As the Met Office issues a Red Extreme Heat Warning, with temperatures expected to climb to at least...