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How FixItBuildIt Works

FixItBuildIt is built for customers who want to choose a trade with confidence. Search locally, compare badges and reviews, and pick the right person — without relying on guesswork.

Verified checks
Manual checks by our team
Clear badges
You can see who is verified
Free for customers
Search and post jobs at no cost

Customer Journey

Everything is designed to keep decisions simple and safe.

1

Search by town

Start typing your town and select it from the list. We use the county behind the scenes for local matching.

2

Choose a trade

Select the trade you need (builder, electrician, plumber, etc.) and see the best matches first.

3

Compare badges & reviews

Gold and Verified appear first. Standard trades are listed too, but they’re clearly shown as not verified.

4

View profile / Request quote

Check experience and reviews, then request a quote or post a job to receive replies.

Trade professional reviewing plans

Badges & What They Mean

We make it obvious who has been checked — and who hasn’t. You’re always in control.

★ Gold Trusted
Highest trust visibility
  • Displayed first in search results
  • Verified status and strong trust positioning
  • Great option if you want the lowest risk choice
✓ Verified
Checked and approved
  • Verified by our team
  • Badges show what they’ve been verified for
  • Ideal balance of trust + choice
• Standard
Not verified
  • Listed on the platform
  • Not verified — no checks completed yet
  • Customers take more responsibility for due diligence
Important: Standard listings are useful for choice and competition, but they are clearly not verified. If you want verified-only options, simply filter by badge in the directory.

Our Verification Process

When a trade applies to become Verified, we don’t just tick a box — we review the evidence. Verification exists to reduce risk for customers and reward genuine professionals.

ID

Business information checks

We confirm the business details provided match real trading information, where applicable.

Reference checks

We contact references supplied by the trade to confirm past work and reliability.

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Work examples & photos

We review submitted images and examples to ensure they show real completed work.

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Insurance & compliance

Where needed, we confirm evidence of insurance and key compliance documents.

What You Can Expect

Will I only see verified trades?

No. You can see Gold, Verified, and Standard. Standard is clearly shown as not verified. You can filter to show verified-only.

Why match by county?

Customers search by town, but matching by county gives reliable “local-ish” results and supports trades that cover multiple areas.

How do I choose the right trade?

Compare badges, reviews, and profile info. Gold and Verified members offer extra reassurance through checks and visibility.

Ready to start?

Post a job for free, or browse trades in your county and compare the trust badges.

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