Articles
Guides and advice on finding trusted local professionals.
Platform Guide
Platform GuideYour Provider Dashboard
A step-by-step guide for approved providers on reading your DomusVesta dashboard, from key numbers and your bookings pipeline to trust badges.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideUpload Documents and Get Verified
Learn how to upload your insurance and certifications on DomusVesta, what each document status means, and how getting verified lets households trust you.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideSet Your Availability
A step-by-step guide for approved providers on setting weekly availability, time slots and holiday exceptions in your DomusVesta calendar.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideSearch for a Local Service Near You
Need help with a job around the home? Here is how to search DomusVesta for trusted local providers and understand the results you see.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideRequesting a Booking
Ready to get a job done? Here is how to request a booking on DomusVesta, send your enquiry, and message the provider directly afterwards.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideRegister Your Interest in a Service
Is the service you need not yet available locally? Register your interest and we will let you know the moment a provider becomes available.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideManage Enquiries and Bookings
A step-by-step guide for approved providers on handling enquiries, confirming bookings, messaging households and completing jobs on DomusVesta.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideLeaving a Review for a Provider
After a completed booking, you can leave a review to help others choose well. Here is how to write one, step by step, and what each field means.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideJoin as a Founding Member
A step-by-step guide for tradespeople to register on DomusVesta and claim one of the first 500 Founding Member places: six months free, then £1.99 a month.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideHow We Check and Approve Providers
Learn exactly how tradespeople are verified on DomusVesta, from submitting business details and insurance to review, approval and earning trust tiers.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideHow Reviews Work
Understand how DomusVesta reviews work: only households with a completed booking can review, with star ratings, verified badges and responses.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideHow DomusVesta Works
A plain, end-to-end guide to how DomusVesta connects local households with trusted, checked local providers, from search to review.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideGet and Respond to Reviews
A step-by-step guide for approved providers on viewing your ratings, responding to reviews and understanding the trust badges you earn on DomusVesta.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideCreate Your Free DomusVesta Account
Joining DomusVesta as a household is free and takes only a few minutes. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to create and verify your account.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideComplete Your Professional Profile
A clear, step-by-step guide to setting up your tradesperson profile on DomusVesta, from your business identity to submitting your profile for review.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideChoosing the Right Provider
A provider's profile tells you everything you need to choose with confidence. Here is how to read it, from verification badges to reviews.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Platform GuideAdd Your Services and Pricing
Learn how to add your services and set fair, transparent pricing on your DomusVesta profile, with fixed price, hourly rate or quote options you control.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Hiring Trusted Help
Hiring Trusted HelpHow to Compare Quotes From Local Tradespeople (and Spot the Red Flags)
Learn how to compare builder quotes like for like, what a fair quote includes, and why both the cheapest and the vaguest are risky choices.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Hiring Trusted HelpFinding a Carer or Home Helper You Can Trust for an Elderly Parent
A gentle, practical guide to how to find a carer for an elderly parent in the UK: what to check, the right questions, and protecting their dignity.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Hiring Trusted Help10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Tradesperson
Ten clear questions to ask a tradesman before hiring, with what each one tells you and what a good answer actually sounds like.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Hiring Trusted HelpHow to Find a Trusted Tradesperson in the UK (Without Getting Burned)
A practical checklist to find a reliable tradesperson in the UK: what to verify, where to look safely, and the red flags worth taking seriously.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Trust and Safety
Trust and SafetyWhat Makes a Review Trustworthy? How to Spot Fake Ones
Learn how to spot fake reviews and judge which ones are worth trusting, plus why reviews tied to real completed work matter for everyone.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Trust and SafetyInsured and Verified: Why It Actually Matters When You Hire
Should a tradesman have insurance? Yes. Here is what public liability cover and verification really mean, and why they protect your home.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Trust and SafetyHow to Avoid Rogue Traders and Tradesperson Scams in the UK
Learn how to avoid rogue traders in the UK: the warning signs, how to protect yourself, and what to do if a job goes wrong.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your Trade
Grow Your TradeSetting Your Prices as a Self-Employed Tradesperson
How to price jobs as a tradesman in the UK: knowing your true costs, day rate vs fixed quotes, materials markup, and pricing with confidence.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeHow to Get Reviews That Actually Win You Jobs
How to get more reviews as a tradesman: when and how to ask, simple scripts that work, and how to respond well, even to the occasional critical review.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeCheckatrade, MyBuilder, or Something Fairer? Winning Work in 2026
An honest look at Checkatrade alternatives in 2026: directory sites, pay-per-lead, word of mouth and social media, plus what a fairer model looks like.
Wayne Scott
23 Jun 2026
Grow Your TradeHow to Get More Work as a Tradesperson Without Paying for Leads
Learn how to get more work as a tradesman without paying for leads, using reviews, repeat customers, photos and a strong local reputation.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Home Guides
Home GuidesThe Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for UK Homes
A season-by-season home maintenance checklist for UK homes, covering the jobs people forget and which ones are safe DIY or best left to a provider.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Home GuidesWhat Should You Pay an Electrician in the UK? 2026 Rates Explained
A clear 2026 guide to electrician cost in the UK: hourly and day rates, call-out fees and indicative prices for common jobs, explained in plain English.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026
Home GuidesHow Much Does a Boiler Service Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide)
A plain-English guide to boiler service cost in the UK for 2026, what a proper service includes, what affects the price and the red flags to watch.
Jihan Shanabli
23 Jun 2026