Why we built NI Trades
Finding a reliable tradesperson in Northern Ireland used to mean asking around, hoping a Facebook group thread would surface someone trustworthy, or paying premium rates to advertise on mainland-UK directories whose vetting standards were unclear.
We thought NI homeowners deserved a directory built specifically for the local market — covering all 58 towns across the 11 statutory council districts, vetted properly, free to post a job, and with a clear, honest set of rules about how listings work.
How we operate
Independent and homeowner-first
We are not owned by any trade body, franchise group or large contractor. Our only customers are the homeowners and tradespeople who use the platform.
Application-stage checks
Every tradesperson is identity-checked and must evidence current public liability insurance before their profile goes live. Our checks happen at application only — they are not ongoing. Insurance and credentials can lapse afterwards, so customers must always verify cover and credentials directly with the tradesperson before any work begins or any money is paid.
No bidding wars
Tradespeople express interest in your job — they do not bid against each other. Up to three are surfaced. You choose who to contact.
Privacy by default
Your contact details are never published. Tradespeople only see your job description until you choose to connect with one of them.
Read more
- How we vet tradespeople — our vetting checklist, explained.
- Editorial standards — how guides and category pages are written.
- Complaints policy — how we handle reports and disputes.
- Contact us — address, email and how to reach a real person.