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Last updated: 15 October 2024

Find, chat to, and book high-quality trades on the new Checkatrade app

Imagine a world where getting home improvements and repairs done is as easy as ordering a takeaway. The launch of the new Checkatrade app is just the start to get you there. Find your next tradesperson on our app!

Find, chat to, and book high-quality trades on the new Checkatrade app

We listened to you, our customers, about your experience hiring and working with trades.

One thing was clear: we needed to make the process easier for you.

With the FREE Checkatrade app, you can:

  • Find quality trades at your fingertips

  • Share photos of the job you need doing

  • Keep all trade conversations in one place

  • Receive, review and compare quotes sent to you on the app

  • Book appointments that work for you and the trade

  • Get notifications on your project’s progress and appointments

Finding, chatting with, and booking high-quality trades has just got easier.

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Here's what people are saying about the app so far

Millie: "Love it. So much easier than emails. I have been using Checkatrade for years and this app makes so much difference. Currently using it for 3 jobs so having all the messages in the same place is perfect and I can see which Trades are interested."

Vin: "Love this business and the fact that they give confidence to people looking for trades. App is really good too, makes it easier to access tradespeople. Highly recommend!"

Maxwell: "I used Checkatrade to find a waste removal company. They put me in touch with 3 local businesses who got back to me quickly and got the waste removed. Nice and simple."

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The easier way to chat with tradespeople

Gone are the days of trying to remember which trade you spoke to and where you spoke to them.

With the Checkatrade app, your messages are all stored in one place.

That means finding messages, responding, and keeping track of those conversations is simpler, helping you get your job booked in easier.

Add photos to get more detailed quotes

‘One picture is worth a thousand words’. And one picture may help you to better explain your job and needs to a trade.

Now you can add photos to your job requests on the Checkatrade app, this helps tradespeople to get a better idea of what it is you need, helping them to quote accurately.

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Manage your jobs on the move

You can keep everything moving while you’re out and about by accessing all your job requests, quotes, and messages in the Checkatrade app.

If you need to send a new job request, you can do that in seconds using the app too.

Book trade visits at times that suit you

Pick a time that works for you and your trade with the app's handy new appointment booking feature. Save time trying to compare diaries and book direct.

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More features coming soon

This is just the beginning! We’re already working on new features for the app to make it even easier to find quality tradespeople and get jobs booked.

Have feedback about the app? Let us know

If you have ideas on how we can improve the Checkatrade app, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether there’s a new feature you’d like added or an improvement to existing features, we’re all ears.

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