Start with how you want to find and engage the right people.
MyBuilder
Tradespeople respond to posted jobs; clients review profiles, work history and reviews before choosing who to contact.
Compare BuildConnect with MyBuilder →Checkatrade
Search and request quotes from checked trades, with profiles, qualifications, reviews and examples of work.
Compare BuildConnect with Checkatrade →TrustATrader
Search a directory of reviewed tradespeople and contact suitable businesses directly for quotes and project discussions.
Compare BuildConnect with TrustATrader →Rated People
Homeowners post jobs and receive responses from tradespeople; the service is now part of Checkatrade Group.
Compare BuildConnect with Rated People →Houzz
A broad home-design and renovation platform for discovering professionals, portfolios and project services.
Compare BuildConnect with Houzz →BuildConnect UK
Construction-focused project opportunities with controlled introductions, private client contact details and dedicated routes for contractors and built-environment professionals.
See the BuildConnect client process →BuildConnect UK is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MyBuilder, Checkatrade, TrustATrader, Rated People or Houzz. Service features can change; check each provider's current terms before deciding which service to use.
Use a marketplace route that matches the stage of your construction project.
Need to find a builder?
Start with local contractor discovery and due-diligence guidance before deciding which companies to approach.
Find a builder or contractor →Looking for construction work?
Contractors can review public project information and assess location, value, scope and programme before requesting an introduction.
Browse UK construction leads →Refurbishment specialist?
Go directly to refurbishment and renovation opportunities rather than browsing unrelated project categories.
Refurbishment projects UK →What should you compare between platforms?
Compare how each service handles project information, company profiles, verification or checks, reviews, fees, private contact details and the point at which a client and contractor are introduced. The best route depends on the project and the level of control you need.
Prepare before posting.
Build a project brief, organise the budget and understand how you will compare quotations before approaching contractors.
Use free toolsReview opportunities before introductions.
BuildConnect is designed around construction project information so companies can assess relevance before requesting a connection.
For contractorsArchitects, surveyors and consultants.
BuildConnect includes a professional network alongside contractor discovery and project opportunities.
Professional network