🏢 About Trade2Join

About Trade2join

We’re changing the way people connect with trusted Traders across the UK. Whether you’re a business, homeowner, or builder— Finding skilled and experienced professionals and quality outcome has never been this simple.

Find a Tradesman Today → List Your Business
8,500+
Verified tradespeople listed across the UK — and growing every week
500+
UK towns covered
19
Trade categories
4.9★
Platform rating
Free
For homeowners — always
Our Story
Our Story

Our Story

The idea for Trade2Join started with a simple question: *Why is finding a reliable tradesman so complicated? * From homeowners needing repairs, renovations to small business owners ordering uniforms for bulk merchandise, the process was always the same — long searches, complex designated platforms, absence of one-to-one communications, unreliable quotes and wasted time. That’s why we built an online marketplace that connects customers directly with verified and skilled traders — so you get faster responses, fair pricing, and high-quality end results.

What We Stand For

Our Mission

To build the UK’s most trusted and affordable trades online platform— where customers find reliable services quickly, building professionals and printers grow their businesses without chasing clients.

🔍
Transparency First

No hidden fees, no paid rankings disguised as organic results. Every tradesperson on Trade2Join is listed based on merit — their reviews, their work and their verified credentials.

✅
Genuine Verification

We check qualifications and identity before any tradesperson appears in search results. A verified badge on Trade2Join means something — it is not just a tick anyone can buy.

🤝
Fair to Both Sides

Homeowners search for free. Tradespeople pay an affordable subscription — not per-lead fees that punish them for every enquiry. We believe both sides deserve a fair deal.

📍
Local at Heart

We are built for local search. Not national call centres pretending to be local. If you search for a plumber in Rochdale, you will only see plumbers who genuinely work in Rochdale.

📈
Supporting Small Business

The vast majority of UK tradespeople are sole traders and small businesses. Trade2Join exists to help them compete and grow without needing a marketing budget.

🔒
Privacy & Trust

We never sell user data. We never share contact information without permission. Trade2Join is a place people can use with confidence on both sides of the transaction.

The Platform

Who We Work With

Our platform is built for anyone who needs custom printing, home or business repairs and constructions — whether you’re creating branded apparel or renovating your home.

🏠 For Homeowners
1
Search by trade and postcode
Enter your location and the type of tradesperson you need. Instantly see verified professionals who actually serve your area.
2
Compare profiles and reviews
Read detailed profiles, verified reviews from previous customers and check qualifications — all in one place, no registration required.
3
Contact directly — no fees
Reach out to your chosen tradesperson directly via message, phone or WhatsApp. No lead fees, no middlemen.
4
Leave a review
After the job is done, leave a verified review to help other homeowners make the right choice.
👷 For Tradespeople
1
Create your free profile
Sign up, add your trade, coverage area, services, photos and qualifications. Takes less than 10 minutes to get started.
2
Get verified
Our team checks your credentials and verifies your identity. Once approved, your verified badge appears on your profile immediately.
3
Get found locally
Your profile appears in area-specific search results when homeowners in your coverage area search for your trade.
4
Build your reputation
Collect reviews from customers. The better your profile, the higher you appear in local results — no advertising spend required.
Our Journey

Trade2Join Milestones

2021
Founded in Scotland
Trade2Join launched in Glasgow with the first 50 tradespeople listed across Scotland.
2022
UK Expansion
Expanded to England and Wales. Reached 1,000 tradespeople listed across 100 UK towns.
2024
5,000 Tradespeople
Surpassed 5,000 verified listings. Launched area-specific category pages across 300+ towns.
2026
8,500+ Professionals
Now covering 500+ UK towns across 19 trade categories with 12,000+ verified customer reviews.
What People Say

Trusted by Homeowners
and Tradespeople

"

Trade2Join is an excellent platform, we moved from a similar platform though very expensive, customers will reach out for a quote but would hardly show commitment because we were quoting unrealistic fees because of the overhead cost of subscription on expensive platforms. Trade2join offers realistic monthly subscription which makes us quote customers lower and more turnaround for our business. Thanks for finding this platform, we would not have been happier.

J
Joseph
City Electricals
"

I have always used Facebook Marketplace to search for customers, I am a small business owner, and not fluent in English. However, Trade2Join platform was easy for me to sign up and use. Just few minutes of signing up, a customer service officer contacted me and helped me to register and use the platform. I would recommend Trade2Join to my friends.

M
Marek
Fast Handyman
"

I'm loving Trade2Join since I joined last week. My business was only just registered in November 2025 without any clear idea of where to search for customers apart from Gumtree. I heard about Trade2Join from our local radio station and boom, here comes my first customer requesting for a quote. I will highly recommend.

C
Chibuzo
Crystal Cleaning
"

As a restaurant business owner, we always need regular services from cleaning to maintenance. I am glad I discovered Trade2Join and I have reliable quotes from the professionals on this platform. The platform is easy to use with real trusted traders. Unlike other platforms that sends you bug emails claiming they are real providers. I recommend this platform for anyone looking for affordable quotes from providers.

S
Aderonke
Aderonke Restaurant
"

Our business has picked up since registering on this platform and Trade2Join is part of the reason. We hope to even get more value as we continue to join the Traders community on this platform.

S
Stephen
Property Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common questions from Customers and Printers.

🏠
For Customers
5 questions

Simply search by location or service type, browse Printer profiles, check reviews, and contact them directly through the booking button or WhatsApp.

Yes. You can book Printers through our direct chat system. If not, you can contact them instantly via WhatsApp.

You can check verified badges, read customer reviews, and view samples of their past work on their profiles.

No. Searching, browsing, and booking Printers is completely free for customers.

We encourage you to leave an honest review on the Printer’s profile. This helps other customers and keeps quality high across the platform.

👷
For Printers
5 questions

Sign up for free, create your profile, and add your services and photos. To appear in customer searches and listings, you’ll need an active subscription.

Joining is completely free. You only pay when you want your business to be visible in the listings.

We offer flexible subscription plans — so you can choose what works best for your budget. Check out our pricing plans here.

Yes. You can switch between plans or cancel at any time, giving you full control over your visibility on the platform.

Customers can reach you through direct booking, WhatsApp, or email — depending on what you’ve enabled on your profile.

👷
For Tradesman
4 questions

Joining is completely free. You only pay when you want your business to be visible in the listings.

We offer flexible subscription plans — so you can choose what works best for your budget. Check out our pricing plans here.

Yes. You can switch between plans or cancel at any time, giving you full control over your visibility on the platform.

Customers can reach you through direct booking, WhatsApp, or email — depending on what you’ve enabled on your profile.

Join the Printing and Trades Revolution

Whether you’re a customer looking for high-quality prints, a printer ready to grow your business or own a tradesman business, Trade2join is the place to be.

Find a Tradesman → List Your Business