Tradespeople Near You

Can't see your trade? Post your job anyway: describe what you need and local tradespeople can quote.

What tradespeople can help with

On Arkadia Connect, tradespeople take on jobs such as these. If your job is not on the list, describe it in your own words and pick the closest trade.

• Handyman jobs
• Odd jobs and repairs
• Assembly and installation
• Small maintenance jobs

Not every job fits a listed trade. If yours does not, describe the work in your own words and choose Other, and a local tradesperson who can do it can reply.

What to include in your tradesperson job post

The clearer your description, the easier it is for a tradesperson to quote accurately. A good job post includes:

• Your postcode, so the right local traders are alerted
• What needs doing, and roughly how big the job is
• Photos or a short video of the work area, plus parking and access details
• Any deadline, and whether the job is urgent
• Explain what you need, where it is, and why it matters, in as much detail as you can.

How to choose a tradesperson

Each profile shows badges for the checks our team has made, such as ID checked or Insurance uploaded. A badge tells you what we looked at, not that we recommend the trader, so read the profile and ask questions. Reviews on Arkadia come from jobs booked through Arkadia, so every review is real.

Worth checking before you hire:

• Public liability insurance for the type of work you need
• A written quote that makes clear what is and is not included
• References or photos from similar jobs
• A clear agreement on timescales and payment in writing

Ask for a written quote that says clearly what is and is not included.

How Arkadia works

• Posting your job is free.
• Only up to 3 local tradespeople can take up each job, so you hear from a few people who want the work rather than a crowd.
• If your job is urgent, tick the urgent box. Traders who are Available now see it first.
• You compare the replies and choose who to hire, or choose nobody. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.

Post your job free – up to 3 local tradespeople can respond

Describe the work, give your postcode and add photos. Local tradespeople who cover your area get an alert, and you choose who to hire. Posting is free.

Post your job free

Find tradespeople in your town

These pages explain how Arkadia works in the towns and cities we cover.

• Find a tradesperson in Manchester
• Find a tradesperson in London
• Find a tradesperson in Birmingham
• Find a tradesperson in Leeds
• Find a tradesperson in Liverpool
• Find a tradesperson in Bristol
• Find a tradesperson in Bolton
• Find a tradesperson in Edgbaston
• Find a tradesperson in Sutton Coldfield
• Find a tradesperson in Sale

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tradesperson cost?

Prices depend on the size of the job, the materials and how easy the work is to reach, so the most reliable way to know is to compare written quotes. Post your job for free and local tradespeople can quote for the work you need.

Should I get more than one quote?

Yes. Comparing two or three written quotes for the same work, materials and timescale helps you spot anything missing or unusually priced.

How can I check a tradesperson is insured?

Ask to see their public liability insurance certificate before any work starts, and check it covers the type of work you need. Look for the Insurance uploaded badge on a profile, but we do not assess the cover, so confirm the insurance yourself.

How many tradespeople will contact me?

Only up to 3 traders can take up each job, so you hear from a few tradespeople who want the work rather than a crowd. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.

What should a written quote include?

A clear description of the work, the materials and who supplies them, the price or payment stages, the start date and estimated timescale, and what happens if the job changes.