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Last updated: 6 June 2022
Top trades in Scotland
Checkatrade.com reveals the highest rated trade experts across Scotland Checkatrade has revealed Scotland’s top tradespeople, as decided by the consumers who used them. With over 44,000 members, Checkatrade’s ‘best of the best’ were selected by using the 5 million verified reviews left by customers
Checkatrade.com reveals the highest rated trade experts across Scotland
Checkatrade has revealed Scotland’s top tradespeople, as decided by the consumers who used them.
With over 44,000 members, Checkatrade’s ‘best of the best’ were selected by using the 5 million verified reviews left by customers. Those which made the cut achieved consistently brilliant customer feedback, going above and beyond in everything they do.
Top trades include Fern Plumbing and Heating, Glasgow who has secured an average review score of 10.00, and Scott Drum, a Plasterer from Airdrie who also has generated an average review score of 10.00 in the last 12 months – the highest score achievable on Checkatrade.
The top five Scottish trades based on the best average review score across the following categories include:
Builders
“Absolutely delighted with the work carried out by the team at MCP. Always arriving on time and the place was always left in the same condition as it was found. I will be using the company for all future works as I think I even prefer this kitchen to my own! Great job folks!” – Review for MCP Contracting Ltd, Paisley
MCP Contracting Ltd, Paisley
Alpha Business Contractors Ltd, Edinburgh
First Choice Painters & Joiners, Edinburgh
ACS All Trades, Shotts
Carpenters
“Brilliant! Fast, clean and did exactly what he was here to do. So polite and nice too. I would recommend him to anyone who needs it.” – Review for Chris Kyriacou Joiners, Glenrothes
Chris Kyriacou Joiners, Glenrothes
HE-R Joinery, Glasgow
FH joinery Services, Edinburgh
S&B Joinery 24/7, Glasgow
JC Joinery, Dunfermline
Landscapers & Gardeners
“Fantastic job carried out professionally to a high standard from the planning of the initial idea to completion of the works within the timeframe specified by [Michael]. Very happy with the communication throughout the work and the aftercare advice of the fencing and grass, as well as the great price. Highly recommend.” – Review for Landscaping and Building, Kirkcaldy
Brooks Landscaping and Building, Kirkcaldy
T L Contracts, Glasgow
MF Gardening & Landscaping, Longniddry
Stewart Improvements Ltd, Kirkcaldy
Painters & Decorators
“Extremely efficient, friendly and very courteous throughout. [Rafal] couldn't have been more helpful. Everything was left tidy. I would definitely recommend, and I am using again to do further rooms.” – Review for Quality Décor, Edinburgh
Quality Décor, Edinburgh
Grant Clarke Painter & Decorator, Edinburgh
Renfrew Decorator, Renfrew
Steven Allison Painter & Decorator, Cowdenbeath
L&G Painting & Decorating Ltd, Edinburgh
Plumbers
‘’[Jamie] exceeded my expectations. He was punctual, extremely tidy, competitively priced and did a fantastic job. I can highly recommend him and will definitely call him again for more jobs.’’ - Review for Fern Plumbing and Heating, Glasgow
Fern Plumbing and Heating, Glasgow
Alba Plumbing Services, Edinburgh
Borders All Trades Ltd, Dalkeith
Fisher Heating & Maintenance, Aberdeen
SNT Plumbing and Heating, Airdrie
Plasterers
“Great job done. [Scott] turned up bang on time when he came round to quote for my plastering work - always a good sign. I have been very impressed throughout, not just on the quality of the finish, but also the fact that he kept me up-to date all the way through. I would highly recommend.” – Review for Scott Drum, Airdrie
Scott Drum Plasterer, Airdrie
Perfection Plastering, Glasgow
Aces, Peterhead
M H Home Improvements Ltd, Glasgow
Highlands Plastering Services, Glasgow
Tilers
“Paul did a splendid job of our bathroom. It was not an easy task because of the dimensions of the room and its awkward shape but our bathroom is now transformed. We are absolutely delighted.” – Review for Paul Jaconelli Pro Tiling, Johnstone
Paul Jaconelli Pro Tiling, Johnstone
Dean Birrell Tiling, Kirkcaldy
Versatile Ceramics, Kirkcaldy
Paisley Pro Tiling, Paisley
Caledonia Tiling, Glasgow
Roofers
“Work done to a very high standard, happy with completed work, also happy with price, would not hesitate in recommending [Tony] for any future work for myself or others.” – Review for Tony McCorisken Roofing and Building Services Ltd, Bathgate
McGill Roofing and Roughcasting, Kirkcaldy
Action Roofing (Scotland) Limited, Airdrie
Watson Roofing Ltd, Edinburgh
Property Care Roofing, Kelty
Mike Fairman, CEO of Checkatrade, said:
“Currently, over one million customers visit Checkatrade every month to find reputable trade experts in their local area. We wanted to recognise the local tradespeople who go above and beyond and consistently deliver excellent work, so homeowners can find recommendations they can rely on the next time they need a tradesperson.”
Checkatrade carries up to 12 checks on every member that joins the site, ensuring homeowners are put in touch with properly insured and checked tradespeople, whose reviews have been verified.
