Checkatrade Awards 2025: Meet Our National Finalists

After an incredible run of Regional Awards celebrating the very best tradespeople across the UK, we’re thrilled to announce our National Finalists!

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Across the South, London, Midlands & Wales, North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, we’ve recognised exceptional craftsmanship, community spirit, and professionalism, and now these regional champions are heading to Wembley for the grand National Final.

All winners were carefully selected by a judging panel against our official Checkatrade Awards judging criteria. With over 2,000 nominations received this year, choosing our finalists was no mean feat, each winner has truly earned their place in the spotlight.

Here are our National Finalists:

Builder of the Year (sponsored by Fix Radio)

• W D O'Neill Builder Limited – William O’Neill (South)

• Focus Build Ltd – Jack Hartigan (London)

• Carters Restoration Services – Liam Hilbrown (Midlands & Wales)

• Andy Kille Building and Property Maintenance – Andy Kille (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Carpenter of the Year

• 1st Carpentry – Dean Hopgood (South)

• MB Carpentry & Building Services – Matt Bailey (London)

• C.M. Dewey – Craig Dewey (Midlands & Wales)

• Pavs Flooring & Carpentry – Pavels Korcagins (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Community Hero (sponsored by Wickes TradePro)

• Future Refurbishments Ltd – Glen & Russell Bungay (South)

• The Gas Expert – Shoaib Awan (London)

• Riskfire Ltd – Ben Smith (Midlands & Wales)

• Garry Ferguson Decor – Garry Ferguson (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Electrician of the Year (Sponsored by Sage)

• A.G Electrical & Lighting – Ashwin Ganger (South)

• Secta Building Services Ltd – Dagmara Robinson (London)

• ACE Property Maintenance Services Ltd – Luke Ellis (Midlands & Wales)

• Home and Garden Electrics – Steve Mulgrew (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Landscaper of the Year (sponsored by ABAX)

• Willingdon Garden Services – John Hurst (South)

• Green Earth Gardens Ltd – Jamie MacGregor (London)

• TP Landscapes – Tom Price (Midlands & Wales)

• GLM Driveways Ltd – Garry McDonald (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Painter & Decorator of the Year

• Mrs Homeforce – Tina Dalziel (South)

• Richard Mace & Sons Limited – Richard Mace (London)

• Expressions Group Ltd – James Noll (Midlands & Wales)

• Cherrytree Interiors – Clinton Hobson (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Plasterer of the Year (sponsored by TradePoint)

• EVE Plasterers – Nicholas Eveleigh (South)

• Affe’s Decor – Affan Masood (London)

• RLM Plastering – Russ Matthews (Midlands & Wales)

• Ace Damp Proofing & Plastering Ltd – Abdulla Humaidan (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Plumber of the Year (sponsored by BestHeating.com)

• A W Plumbing and Heating – Aaron Willcox (South)

• The Gas Team Plumbing & Heating – Chris Efthymiou (London)

• High Acre Developments Limited – John Buglass (Midlands & Wales)

• Pro Property Ltd – Dean Staniland (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Rising Star (sponsored by Vistaprint)

• PCB Secure Ltd – Scott Capstick (South)

• Spotless Property Solutions – Sophie Murphy (London)

• E and J Servicing – Edward Wright (Midlands & Wales)

• All Dry Damp Proofing Ltd – Nixon Johnson (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Roofer of the Year (sponsored by Superscript Insurance)

• G J Smith Roofing – Gary Smith (South)

• Sargeant Roofing – Steven Sargeant (London)

• Kingsman Roofing Ltd – Edward Mulvenna (Midlands & Wales)

• Dennison Roofing Services – Kevin Dennison (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Sustainability Champion (presented by Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

• Vertaproof – Jonathan Walker (South)

• Callum Martin Energy – Callum Brazier (London)

• Island HVAC Systems Ltd – Philip Davis (Midlands & Wales)

• GM Heating Ltd – Gianne Merriman (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Technology Champion (sponsored by Amazon Business)

• Bear Electrical – Mike Kelly (South)

• RyGroup – Ryan O’Sullivan (London)

• A & M Digi Home Solutions Limited – Graeme Atkinson (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Trade Champion (presented by TradeMore)

• ATL Plumbing & Drainage – Alice Davies (South)

• Roberts Roofing – Ross Roberts (London)

• J G Asbestos Services – Jamie Gatley (Midlands & Wales)

• Warmlight Trading Ltd – Charlotte Hunt (North of England, Scotland & NI)

Woman in Trade Champion (sponsored by HSS The Hire Service Company)

• She Paints Ltd – Karri Burgoyne (South)

• Carpets 4U – Holly Cruttenden (London)

• Reputation Windows Ltd – Florence Jordan (Midlands & Wales)

• Regent House Property Maintenance Limited – Lori Griffiths (North of England, Scotland & NI)

The Road to Wembley

The National Final takes place at Wembley on 19th November 2025, where these outstanding regional winners will compete to be crowned Checkatrade’s National Award Winners 2025.

We can’t wait to celebrate the talent, dedication, and hard work that define the UK’s tradespeople, the true backbone of our communities.

Stay tuned to our channels for updates, live coverage, and the big reveal of our National Champions!