Your Vetting Checklist

To join our platform, we need to complete a few checks. These steps are about proving your identity, showing that your business has a good trading history and ensuring you have the necessary experience and qualification to carry out your trade safely and professionally.

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Verifying your Identification

This is a quick way to confirm your identity, whether you're a sole trader or a company director. All applicants must complete this step

We use a third party, Mitek ID Verification. You will need to take a live photo of yourself (a 'selfie') and a live picture of your ID document. Our system handles the rest and will tell you if we need anything else.

Acceptable Forms of ID:

1. Drivers License (best choice, as it simplifies your Proof Of Address check)

2. Passport

3. Proof of Age Standards (PASS) card

4. Residence Permit

5. Identity / Citizen Card

Requirement:

1. Applicants must be >18 years old

Once your ID is verified, we complete additional steps, using your information, to ensure you meet Checkatrades' Trust and Safety standards. Some of those checks could mean we need some more information from you to get you vetted

Proof of Address

This check confirms the address for the business owner/director or the main trading address for your business.

• If you use your driving licence for ID, we will match the address on it to your application address.

• If you use a different ID, we will try to match your application address to the address on the electoral roll.

• If we can't match it this way, you will need to submit one of the documents listed below.

Other Accepted Documents to Prove Your Address

1. A Council Tax Bill (2024/2025) – it must be the full-page and the original copy

2. A Utility Bill or Bank Statement dated within the last 3 months

3. A Signed Rental Agreement between you and your landlord

4. A Mortgage Statement clearly displaying the address on your application

5. A Credit Card Statement with at least one transaction

Company Search (Checking Your Trading History)

This check is to confirm that you or your company have a solid trading history and do not owe money to customers or homeowners through a County Court Judgement (CCJ). If a CCJ is found, you may need to provide evidence to show it meets our acceptance criteria.

Accepted Documents for CCJ Clarification:

• Judgement of Claimant Form – A court document showing the type of CCJ.

• Court Confirmation Emails – Emails confirming the type and amount of the CCJ so we can verify it is not related to a customer or homeowner.

• Solicitor Documentation – Correspondence confirming the type and amount of the CCJ.

• Proof of Payment to Customers – Evidence that any customer/homeowner-related CCJs have been paid and resolved.

Technical Skills Verification

These checks ensure you have the necessary experience and official qualifications (accreditations) to carry out your trade safely and professionally.

Established Business Check

All Roofers must prove they have at least 6 months of roofing experience. You can show this with:

1. A supplier invoice over 6 months old

2. Third party reviews over 6 months old

3. LTD incorporation dates, over 6 months old, showing a roofing business type 

Accreditation Requirements & Documentation

Fluorinated Gas

• Description: Required for businesses and technicians working with F-Gases in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems to ensure environmental compliance and safety.

• Accepted Documentation: FGas/Refcom (Contact Refcom), Bureau Veritas Certification (Contact Bureau Veritas).

• Sub-categories: Air Conditioning Servicing, Emergency Air Conditioning Service, Air Conditioning Repair, Air Conditioning Installation.

Part P or Select (Scotland)

• Description: Ensures electrical work in domestic dwellings is safe and compliant with building regulations (Part P for England/Wales, SELECT for Scotland).

• Accepted Documentation: NICEIC (Contact NICEIC), Napit (Contact NAPIT), Select (Contact SELECT), ECA Part P (Contact ECA).

• Sub-categories: Electric Gate Installation, Electrical Installation, Rewiring, Electrical Repair, Fuse Box/Consumer Unit Installation, Electrical Inspection & Testing.

Gas Safe Register

• Description: The official gas registration body for the UK and surrounding islands; it is a legal requirement for any engineer working on gas appliances.

• Accepted Documentation: Valid Gas Safe ID card or registration certificate (Contact Gas Safe).

• Sub-categories: Gas Boiler Installation, Gas Boiler Servicing, Gas Boiler Repair, Gas Cooker/Hob Installation, Gas Fire Installation, Gas Safety Certificate (CP12).

HETAS

• Description: The UK's official body for approving solid fuel domestic heating appliances and the registration of competent installers and chimney sweeps.

• Accepted Documentation: HETAS Certificate of Compliance or registered installer ID (Contact HETAS).

• Sub-categories: Wood Burning Stove Installation, Chimney Sweeping, Biomass Boiler Installation.

OFTEC

• Description: A trade association that manages registration for installers of oil-fired heating, solid fuel, and renewable energy technologies.

• Accepted Documentation: OFTEC registration certificate or technician ID card (Contact OFTEC).

• Sub-categories: Oil Boiler Installation, Oil Boiler Servicing, Oil Boiler Repair, Oil Tank Installation.

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)

• Description: A quality assurance scheme that certifies low-carbon energy technologies and installers to ensure high standards and consumer protection.

• Accepted Documentation: MCS Certificate or installer registration details (Contact MCS).

• Sub-categories: Solar Panel Installation, Air Source Heat Pump Installation, Ground Source Heat Pump Installation, Solar Thermal Installation.

Associated of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC)

• Description: A trade body and government-approved competent person scheme for the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales.

• Accepted Documentation: APHC Membership certificate or CPS registration (Contact APHC).

• Sub-categories: Plumbing Installation, Plumbing Repair, Bathroom Installation, Hot Water Cylinder Installation.

Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)

• Description: The professional body for the plumbing and heating industry that awards professional status to competent individuals.

• Accepted Documentation: CIPHE membership or professional accreditation credentials (Contact CIPHE).

• Sub-categories: General Plumbing, Water Softener Installation, Drainage, Central Heating Installation.

Architects Registration Board (ARB)

• Description: The statutory regulator for architects in the UK, maintaining the official register and ensuring professional standards are upheld.

• Accepted Documentation: Proof of registration on the Architects Register (Contact ARB).

• Sub-categories: Architectural Design, Planning Permission Services, Building Regulations Drawings.

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

• Description: A professional body for architects that provides international accreditation and promotes excellence in the field of architecture.

• Accepted Documentation: RIBA Chartered Membership certificate (Contact RIBA).

Sub-categories: Architectural Design, Project Management, Interior Architecture.