Checkatrade can still do more to protect customers from rogue traders despite blocking a record number of applicants last year, its chief executive has said. Jambu Palaniappan, speaking during the ...

This week we investigate Checkatrade, a site which connects people with approved local tradespeople. Customers are encouraged to leave reviews so that others can verify their traders are genuine and ...

Partnership empowers tradespeople to grow their businesses with highly relevant ads Koddi, the leading retail and commerce media technology for enterprises, announced today a new partnership with ...

Trusted trader website, Checkatrade is introducing new rules for roofing trades in a bid to tackle what it deems one of the most under-regulated professions. The site is demanding new members show ...

A "rogue trader" warning has been issued to people who use Checkatrade. The Guardian newspaper reports Checkatrade promises customers “guaranteed” traders, “rigorous checks” and “recommendations you ...

HomeServe has bought majority stakes in two large home repair and improvement review sites. The emergency repairs business announced on Friday it has bought a 40 per cent stake in Checkatrade, a UK ...

Find out what else you should do to avoid rogue builders HOMEOWNERS can now use a new tool that will help stop them getting ripped off with quotes for DIY work. Checkatrade has launched its Job ...

Checkatrade has updated its brand and has launched a new ad campaign. The campaign will feature a major TV advert, supported by a new media and creative approach. The refreshed brand, developed by Re ...

A building firm whose owners were jailed over "bodge" roof repairs remained listed on an online trade directory after they were sentenced. Dean Smith and brothers Matty and James Rossiter were jailed ...

Large sections of slate began to slide off of the roof, posing a risk to parked cars and the public (Collect/PA Real Life) A Lancashire couple is considering selling their "dream home" after builders ...