How Arkadia Connect Works
Whether you need a tradesperson or you are one, getting started is straightforward.
For Customers
Find a trusted tradesperson in just a few simple steps.
Create a free account
Sign up in minutes. No subscription required.
Post your job
Describe the work you need, add your location, category and any photographs.
Traders respond
Relevant tradespeople see your job, and up to 3 can respond.
Review trader profiles
View each trader's profile, trade categories and any customer reviews.
Contact the trader
Reach out to discuss the job, scope and price.
Agree the details
Agree scope, timeline and payment directly with the trader.
Work is completed
The trader carries out the work as agreed.
Leave a review
Once complete, leave a verified review on the trader's profile.
Customers use Arkadia Connect completely free of charge.
For Traders
Grow your trade business and connect with customers looking for your skills.
Create a trader account
Sign up and create your Arkadia Connect account.
Choose your membership plan
Select the plan that suits your business — from a professional profile to nationwide access.
Professional profile, no job access
Free for 3 months for new traders who join by 31 Dec — no card needed.
Up to 2 trade categories, within approximately 10 miles
Expanded trade categories, within approximately 30 miles
Unlimited trade categories, nationwide access
Choose monthly or annual billing
Save around 16.7% by choosing annual billing.
Complete your card subscription
Secure recurring card billing handled by Stripe.
Complete your business profile
Add your trade, description, location and business details.
Select your trade categories
Choose the types of work you offer to customers.
Access relevant jobs
See job opportunities matching your membership coverage area.
Contact customers
Reach out to customers and agree the details directly.
Manage through your dashboard
Jobs, availability, quotes and invoices all in one place.
Request reviews
After completing work, request a verified customer review to build your reputation.
Trader Membership Plans
Compare plans and find the right fit for your business.
| Feature | Profile | Starter | ProPopular | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £9.99/mo Free for 3 months for new traders who join by 31 Dec — no card needed. | £19.99/mo | £39.99/mo | £59.99/mo |
| Job Access | None | Approx. 10 miles | Approx. 30 miles | Nationwide |
| Trade Categories | Profile only | Up to 2 | Expanded | Unlimited |
Profile
£9.99/moFree for 3 months for new traders who join by 31 Dec — no card needed.
- Job AccessNone
- Trade CategoriesProfile only
Starter
£19.99/mo- Job AccessApprox. 10 miles
- Trade CategoriesUp to 2
Pro
£39.99/mo- Job AccessApprox. 30 miles
- Trade CategoriesExpanded
Unlimited
£59.99/mo- Job AccessNationwide
- Trade CategoriesUnlimited
Save around 16.7% by choosing annual billing on any plan.
What we check
A trader's profile can show badges for the checks our team has made. Each badge is dated, and you can open it to read exactly what we did.
- ID checked: We checked a photo ID document the trader sent to us.
- Insurance uploaded: The trader has uploaded an insurance document to us. Insurance is optional, and we do not assess the cover.
- Gas Safe number checked: We checked the trader's registration number on the public Gas Safe Register.
- NICEIC number checked or NAPIT number checked: We checked the trader's registration number on the public NICEIC or NAPIT register.
- Other membership checked: We checked a membership of another trade body that the trader told us about.
- Companies House: active company: We checked the trader's company number on the public Companies House register and it was shown as an active company.
- Our team checks the trade registers by hand. The Companies House check looks up the company number on the public Companies House register.
- Every check is dated.
- Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, other membership and Companies House badges are hidden 12 months after the check, until we check again. If a trader changes the number they gave us, the badge is hidden until we check the new number.
- A badge is not a guarantee of work quality. Please still ask for a written quote and check anything important yourself.
Ready to get started?
Post a job for free, or join as a trader and start getting local job alerts.