New Trades App helps you find fresh leads faster

    The new Rated People Trades App helps you manage your work and find fresh leads faster. Download the app today…

    This Year’s Biggest Trends in Home Improvement, Renovation and Interior Design

    For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement…

    Business owner and electrician of 12 years encourages women to join trade industry

    7 September 2022 If young women take up a trade at the age of 18, they could easily be earning…

    My trade experience: plumber and heating engineer Nathan Martin Nicholls

    7 September 2022 Nathan Martin-Nicholls is a black British-Caribbean gas engineer, who has worked in the industry for over 17…

    The trade industry is rarely brought up in careers advice in schools

    7 September 2022 A student shares her experience 17-year-old college student, Gemma Grey (to protect the privacy of a minor,…

    Rated People launch new campaign: “If you’ve got the skills, we’ve got the jobs”

    6 September 2022 Rated People works to improve diversity in the trades industry Facing one of the worst workforce shortages…

    Campaigning for more inclusive language in the trade industry, starting in school career advice

    6 September 2022 We, at Rated People, are highlighting the need for greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the trades…

    Introduction to the Trends Report 2022

    For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement…

    Tradesperson spotlight

    The tradesperson spotlight is where we’ll be regularly featuring one of our tradespeople in our newsletters and on ratedpeople.com. It gives…

    How tradespeople can capitalise on the home improvement boom

    For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement…

    The UK home improvement boom: demand is up 50% into 2022

    For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement…

    The Rated People Empowering Tradeswomen Programme

    The Rated People Empowering Tradeswomen Programme helps women to work in trades.JOIN THE PROGRAMME  There is a shockingly low representation…

    Using our service

      Rated People Trades app: how to enable push notifications

      If your push notifications aren’t coming through, we’re here to help. Below is a step by step guide explaining how…

      Connect with homeowners easily using in-app calling

      First impressions are everything when it comes to winning trades work. Our new in-app calling feature makes it easier and…

      How to get credit back when you can’t quote

      Sometimes, a homeowner may give a job to another tradesperson before you can quote, or they might provide an incorrect…

      Update your Rated People profile

      Want to boost your chances of being chosen for a job? Harriet from our Customer Success team is here to…

      Share your ratings on social media

      We’ve recently launched the Rated People social sharing feature – so when a homeowner leaves you a rating you can…

      It’s easy to manage your leads using the Trades app

      See all your money-making leads in 1 place Looking for the latest app news? See What’s New in the app. …

      Business advice

        Local SEO for tradespeople, contractors, and home improvement companies

        As you know, being a tradesperson requires you to be out and about meeting and working with people every day.…

        Admin tips and tools to make marketing easier

        A tradesperson’s job can seem never-ending at times. You’re completing trades work, sorting out business admin and focusing on providing…

        Important admin deadlines for small businesses

        From tax to payroll, there are plenty of important admin deadlines that you need to be aware of as a…

        How to grow your trades business

        Demand for tradespeople is still very high. UK homeowners that re-evaluated their housing priorities during the coronavirus pandemic are enjoying…

        5 ways to protect yourself from tool theft

        Having your tools stolen is one of the most common setbacks that a tradesperson can experience. In 2020, tool theft…

        Top 5 digital tools to beat business admin

        Business admin is one of those tasks that seems simple at first. But, it can quickly snowball into a time-consuming…

        How online reviews help tradespeople win more work

        Did you know that 88% of people trust online reviews just as much as personal recommendations (according to Search Engine…

        Why you should look into switching van insurance policies

        Once you’ve secured a good van insurance policy, you might be tempted to stick with it to avoid extra admin…

        Becoming a tradesperson

          The trade industry is rarely brought up in careers advice in schools

          7 September 2022 A student shares her experience 17-year-old college student, Gemma Grey (to protect the privacy of a minor,…

          The Rated People Empowering Tradeswomen Programme

          The Rated People Empowering Tradeswomen Programme helps women to work in trades.JOIN THE PROGRAMME  There is a shockingly low representation…

          Standing up for tradeswomen

          For insights on the biggest trends in renovation and home improvement, take a look at the Rated People Home Improvement…

          How to become a number 1 electric underfloor heating installer

          Electric underfloor heating is becoming more popular than gas, due to changes in SAP calculations and the Government’s announcement to…

          Why become an apprentice?

          Trades apprenticeships are a popular way to get into the construction industry. For individuals, they’re a way to earn whilst…

          How to become a number 1 electrician

          Great electricians will always be in demand. Whether it’s for everyday jobs such as appliance repairs or unique work such…
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