Checkatrade,Mybuilder, Myhammer ratedpeople etc etc.. Your views?

[Johnuk]

no there not, just a waste of money

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

Rated People & My Builder did very well for me when times were quiet, I had to travel but never lost a week day, not all my jobs were from these companies but like i said they infilled when times were quiet

 

[chrish_1977]

I was asked if I wanted to join checkatrade, when I asked what certs they wanted from me, they didn't want to see any, so told them no thanks

 

[bigbaddave]

I signed up to rated people.. 50 / 50 if id recommend it to anyone, Got couple of bits from it but also got a lot of time wasters that cost me few quid buying there details for me to call and not be able to quote.. Although your supposed to receive a refund that's not always the case.

Go for the free trial and then make your own decision..

 

[craigday]

Thanks all

 

[Racing Green Bo]

I've been with checkatrade for years and they are a very professionaly run business, not cheap, but easily pays for itself and allows you to prove you are an honest reliable tradesman even to potential customers who have not found you through their website. Unlike a previous post I had to jump through quite a few hoops to prove qualifications, references, insurances etc. before they would take me on. One advantage of checkatrade to the customer over some of the others is that in an emergency situation they have your number instantly from your profile. The others require a lead buying process first not good for a customer stood in a cold dark house. I do well because I am one of the few Domestic Installers in my region. If you are down south (where they started years ago with their original marketing) there's a lot more of the same trades in a concentrated area. Hope this helps.

 

[craigday]

Yes helps loads thank you

 

[LlandrilloSpark]

Years???, Christ , fledgling company I thought!, never heard of them until about 3 months ago, are you sure you don't work for them!??

 

[Racing Green Bo]

I know I should be on commission! Can only speak from personal experience, have gained some decent jobs and lots of returning customers as a result of checkatrade. I've been with them for over 4 years.

 

[markythesparky]

i used one of these sites some 8 years or so ago and found it to be totally worthless. I had a call from my brother last night who told me that his brother in law swears by Mybuilder. I looked at its t an c's but it looks the same if not worse than the one I tried. Whats you experience with these sites?