TRADE
Build Trust & Lead the Way
Updated 10/26
By: Alex Peters
Here's a quick summary of just one of the updates we made to help you continue to build trust with people and win more work.
We know that trust is key when it comes to winning work. That’s why at Checkatrade we’re committed to helping you stand out by giving customers total confidence in choosing you for the job.
To do this, we made a few updates to our vetting process, in line with the regulatory guidelines introduced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 1st April 2025.
Why this is great news for you
In line with these changes, we widened our vetting process to cover you, your employees, subcontractors and all your onsite workers, ensuring that every job meets the highest standards.
So, what do you need to do next?
Anyone in the following categories needs to be added in the My Team section of the app under My Account and we carry out 5 simple vetting checks.
Onsite workers (directors, business partners or employees on your payroll who work on-site)
Onsite subcontractors (tradespeople, consultants, or agency staff)
Once approved, your team will appear in the app with a vetted badge which you can show to your customers. To learn more about the checks we carry out, watch the short video below:
CMA Compliant
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its Trader Recommendation Platform Guidance in 2024. Checkatrade has worked directly with the CMA, and is compliant with the guidance.
Checkatrade complies with the CMA guidelines for Trader Recommendation Platforms