How we vet

On VettedHome, vetted means we require every trade we list to meet a clear set of standards: the recognised accreditation for the work, public liability insurance, and a real, contactable business. We are open about which of those we can verify on a free public register and which are self-declared by the firm, we limit how many trades each enquiry reaches, and we show you exactly how to check a trade yourself before any work starts.

We think the honest version of vetting is more useful than a vague badge. Accreditation membership is publicly checkable, so the strongest thing we can do is require it and then point you to the official register so you can confirm it for free. Other things, such as insurance and references, are declared by the firm, so we tell you to confirm them directly. That way you know exactly what stands behind the word "vetted".

The standards we require

The right accreditation for the work

We require a trade to hold the recognised accreditation for the job: Gas Safe for gas work, NICEIC or NAPIT for electrical work, MCS for solar, heat pumps and other small-scale renewables, and TrustMark or the Property Care Association where they apply. MCS certification is also what lets a heat pump qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.

How it is checked: Publicly verifiable. Each body keeps a free public register you can search by name or postcode.

Public liability insurance

We require listed trades to hold valid public liability insurance for the work they carry out.

How it is checked: Self-declared by the firm. Always ask to see a current certificate before work starts.

A real, contactable business

We require a named business with working contact details, so you are dealing with a traceable company rather than an anonymous lead.

How it is checked: Partly verifiable. Company details can be checked on Companies House where the trade is a registered company.

Limited, fair lead sharing

We pass each enquiry to only a small number of vetted local trades, so you get a few usable quotes rather than dozens of cold calls. Repeated, substantiated complaints get a trade removed.

How it is checked: This is our own policy, applied by us.

Check a trade yourself

Accreditation is free to verify and is the single most reliable check. Search the relevant official register by the trade's name or your postcode before any work starts:

Then ask the trade for a current public liability insurance certificate and recent references or examples of similar work, and get the quote and scope in writing. Accreditation confirms a trade is registered and able to do the work; it does not on its own guarantee workmanship or that insurance is current, which is why these direct checks matter.

What happens after you enquire

  1. You tell us the work your property needs.
  2. We match you to a small number of vetted local trades that hold the right accreditation for the job.
  3. Those trades contact you to quote. We do not sell your number to dozens of firms or to cold-call diallers.
  4. You compare quotes, check each trade on the official register, and choose if and who to go ahead with. There is no obligation.

Sanity-check your quote: indicative UK costs

Knowing the typical cost of a job helps you spot a quote that is far too high or suspiciously low. These are indicative UK figures from named sources; your own quote will vary with your property, location and specification.

Figures reviewed June 2026. For most other jobs, costs depend heavily on the property, so we suggest getting a written quote rather than relying on a single headline price.

Verified homeowner reviews

We are setting up independent, verified reviews so homeowners can see real feedback on the introductions we make. We will only publish reviews we can verify, and we will show the genuine rating and number of reviews, never an inflated figure. This space is intentionally blank until that is live.

Common questions

What does "vetted" mean on VettedHome?

It means we require every trade we list to meet a set of standards: the recognised accreditation for the work, public liability insurance, and a real, contactable business. We are transparent about which of those we can verify on a public register and which are self-declared by the firm, and we tell you how to check each one yourself before work starts.

Do you check every individual tradesperson yourself?

We set the standards a trade must meet to be listed and we limit how many trades each enquiry reaches. The single most reliable check, accreditation, is one you can confirm for free on the relevant official register, and we point you to it. We do not claim to audit every firm continuously, which is why we also show you how to verify a trade yourself.

Is checking a Gas Safe or MCS number really vetting?

Accreditation is the baseline, not the whole picture. It confirms a trade is registered and legally able to do the work, but it does not by itself guarantee workmanship or that insurance is current. That is why we also ask you to confirm insurance and references directly, and why we limit lead sharing and act on complaints.

How many trades will my enquiry be shared with?

Only a small number of vetted local trades, so you get a few usable quotes rather than being sold to dozens of firms or cold-call diallers. You are under no obligation to proceed with any of them.

VettedHome is an independent UK home-services comparison and introducer, operated by Best Business Loans Ltd (company number 16833937). We are not a lender or installer. Our editorial standards and sourcing are overseen by our editor, Adam Parker. Last reviewed .