Advice Centre News
News and trends from the construction and homeowners market with updates from the Checkatrade team
Checkatrade takes the hassle out of home improvement with the launch of Checkatrade Express
Checkatrade has launched Checkatrade Express, a new online booking service which could revolutionise...
Britain’s best tradespeople wanted: Checkatrade Awards return for 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Checkatrade Awards, celebrating the tradespeople who are takin...
Checkatrade app inside ChatGPT brings consumers a new way to find vetted tradespeople
Checkatrade has today announced the launch of its new app inside ChatGPT, enabling consumers to find...
Tricks for the Trade: How to Spot Risky AI Tools Before They Cost Your Business
Small businesses are being flooded with AI tools promising to save time, cut costs and transform the...
Nearly half of UK home improvement jobs exceed the original quote - on average by over £1,000. But don’t blame the builder!
Close to half of home improvement jobs are subject to ‘renoflation’ and end up costing more than the...
Checkatrade and Leeds Rhinos announce partnership to address lack of skills, opportunities and apprenticeships for young people in the North
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has today announced a strategic partnership...
Average building costs fall by around a quarter from 2023 peaks according to Checkatrade figures - as material costs and labour inflation fall
The period of hyper-inflation in the UK home improvement sector appears to have ended, with average...
What the Warm Homes Plan means for you
The government has announced its new Warm Homes Plan — a £15bn investment designed to help household...
Checkatrade announces Band of Builders as charity partner for 2026
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has today announced Band of Builders as its...
Checkatrade launches ‘Santa-Safe’ drone roof checks as rogue roofer spike prompts winter warning
The UK’s first ‘Santa-Safe’ drone roof checks have been launched. But there is a serious message beh...
Checkatrade Names UK's Top Tradespeople at Wembley Awards Final
The UK's best tradespeople celebrated at the Checkatrade Awards grand finale at Wembley Stadium, fol...
Checkatrade Awards 2025: Meet Our National Finalists
After an incredible run of Regional Awards celebrating the very best tradespeople across the UK, we’...