Who are they?
Understand the business, its credentials and trading history.
Guides
Know what to checkbefore you hire.
Practical, trade-specific guidance to help you understand credentials, evidence, warning signs and the questions worth asking - so you can make a safer, more informed decision.
Three things every good check should answer.
What evidence supports them?
Know which registrations, reviews and documents are relevant for this trade.
What should you agree before hiring?
Get clarity on scope, price, payments, timings, warranties and a written agreement.
Trade-specific guidance
Featured trade guides
Builder
How to check a builder before you hire
Key checks, credentials and contract considerations.
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Plumber
How to check a plumber before you hire
What to verify and the questions worth asking.
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Electrician
How to check an electrician before you hire
Essential checks and electrical certifications.
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Heating engineer
How to check a heating engineer before you hire
Gas Safe, certifications and practical questions.
Read the guideThe Lionsa point of view
Why trade checks can be complicated.
Every trade is different. There are many registries, certification bodies, directories and review sites - and none of them tells the whole story. Lionsa Guides cut through the noise, highlighting what really matters for each trade, so you know what to look for and which questions to ask.
Learn more about our approach
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