This week we investigate Checkatrade, a site which connects people with approved local tradespeople. Customers are encouraged to leave reviews so that others can verify their traders are genuine and ...

Website says its tradespeople are ‘guaranteed’, but some customers say they have lost thousands after using it A woman claims she was conned by a convicted criminal, and another householder says he ...

Checkatrade has announced a strategic partnership with Leeds Rhinos, built on shared values of hard work, pride and resilience, and a joint ambition to support skills, opportunity and economic growth ...

Partnership empowers tradespeople to grow their businesses with highly relevant ads Koddi, the leading retail and commerce media technology for enterprises, announced today a new partnership with ...

Checkatrade can still do more to protect customers from rogue traders despite blocking a record number of applicants last year, its chief executive has said. Jambu Palaniappan, speaking during the ...

Trusted trader website, Checkatrade is introducing new rules for roofing trades in a bid to tackle what it deems one of the most under-regulated professions. The site is demanding new members show ...

Checkatrade has updated its brand and has launched a new ad campaign. The campaign will feature a major TV advert, supported by a new media and creative approach. The refreshed brand, developed by Re ...

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HomeServe has bought majority stakes in two large home repair and improvement review sites. The emergency repairs business announced on Friday it has bought a 40 per cent stake in Checkatrade, a UK ...

Find out what else you should do to avoid rogue builders HOMEOWNERS can now use a new tool that will help stop them getting ripped off with quotes for DIY work. Checkatrade has launched its Job ...