NITrades
Northern Ireland’s trades directory
Find a tradesperson you can trust. Post your job free and get matched with vetted local trades. No spam, no obligation, and your details stay private until you choose who to contact.
Vetted at application: ID, insurance & references
Up to 3 responses, never spammed
Free to post, your details stay private
For homeowners
Simple to use. Safe by design. How posting a job actually works, and the checks every tradesperson clears before they appear on the platform.
Manually vetted at application
Insurance checked at application
Profiles gated to your matches only
How it works
Post a job in under 2 minutes Your details stay private. Tradespeople see only your job, never your contact info until you choose.
1
Create your free account
Sign up in 60 seconds. Your account keeps jobs, notifications, and matched tradespeople in one secure place.
2
Post your job
Describe what needs doing and your NI location. Tradespeople see only the job, never your contact details.
3
Get notified of interest
When a vetted tradesperson expresses interest you get a notification. Maximum 3 per job, no spam.
4
Choose and connect
Only profiles of tradespeople interested in YOUR specific job are revealed. You decide who to contact.
Every tradesperson. Properly checked. Application-stage verification on every business: ID, insurance, references and credentials. No anonymous traders.
Public liability insurance
Min £1m cover evidenced at application stage. Cover can lapse afterwards. Customers must verify current insurance directly with the tradesperson before any work or payment.
Photo ID checked at application
Government-issued photo ID checked before any listing goes live.
Two contactable references
References nominated by the tradesperson and contacted by us via email or phone only. We do not visit sites or inspect any work. Customers should contact references directly themselves before hire.
Trade credentials
Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, CSCS and others checked against the relevant public register at application. Always re-check on the public register before commissioning regulated work.
From homeowners
Real reviews, real jobs ★★★★★
"Brilliant service. Found a tradesperson within hours and work was completed to a high standard. Can't recommend NI Trades enough."
Jennifer M.
Bathroom fitting
★★★★★
"Quick, professional, trustworthy. The vetting process gave me confidence to hire someone I'd never met before."
★★★★★
"Finally a platform where homeowners feel safe. Every trade was properly vetted and responsive."
Sarah L.
Plumbing & heating
Why tradespeople choose NI Trades
Built for the trades. With the trades. Real leads on the left. Real promises on the right. The two halves of how we work with every tradesperson on the platform.
For tradespeople
Grow your business with real leads One flat monthly fee. No per-lead charges, no fake jobs. Genuine homeowners across Northern Ireland.
3 months
Starter free trial
✓ Unlimited job notifications in your trade & area✓ Verified badge that homeowners trust✓ Profile only shown to homeowners whose jobs you've expressed interest in✓ No contracts, no hidden fees, cancel anytime
We break the norm of pay-per-lead . Monthly billing only. One-click cancel. Sixty days notice on any price change. No silent renewals, no exit fees.
One-click
Cancel in dashboard
✓ Plain-English pricing, published with no hidden fees✓ No silent renewals. We always ask first✓ Price held for your full subscription term✓ Seven enforceable promises in writingFrom the trades
What tradespeople say ★★★★★
"Finally a platform that doesn't charge per lead. Flat fee, real jobs, homeowners who actually respond."
Michael C.
Plumber, Belfast
★★★★★
"Got my first three jobs in the trial period. The vetting gave homeowners confidence to pick me."
Sarah R.
Electrician, Derry
★★★★★
"The dashboard is brilliant. I can see matching jobs and respond instantly."
Paul O.
Carpenter, Lisburn
The suppliers behind every great NI home Whether you're a tradesperson sourcing materials or a homeowner choosing tiles, fixtures and fittings, our partners stock what you need.
All 11
NI councils covered
Free
For homeowners to post
£79/mo
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Want to reach tradespeople and homeowners across Northern Ireland?
Reach NI tradespeople & homeowners from £79/month. Cancel anytime.
Helpful guides
Practical NI guides for homeowners and tradespeople Cost benchmarks, vetting checklists, platform reviews and the regulatory NI quirks UK-wide directories miss. Written and edited in Belfast and Bangor.
For homeowners
Rogue traders and doorstep scams in NI
How to spot the patterns Trading Standards keeps warning about, and exactly how to report.
Read the guide →
For homeowners
Extension costs in NI, 2026 benchmarks
Realistic NI 2026 price ranges by size, broken down trade-by-trade.
Read the guide →
For homeowners
Verify a tradesperson’s credentials in NI
Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, OFTEC, HETAS, FENSA - the public-register checklist for day of hire.
Read the guide →
For tradespeople
Is Checkatrade worth it? A 2026 review
What it really costs after the 2025 reset, and where the model still works for NI trades.
Read the guide →
For tradespeople
How to win more local work in NI
Google Business Profile, reviews, response times, quotes that convert.
Read the guide →
For tradespeople
OFTEC registration in NI, 2026 guide
What it costs, what the categories cover, and why oil heating is the biggest NI trade niche.
Read the guide →
Ready to get started? Post a job free in under 2 minutes, or apply to list your trade business.