TradeWise UK is an independent website that helps people across the UK understand the real cost of home improvements and find genuine routes into skilled trades.
What we do
ServiceGuide UK is an independent website that helps people across the UK understand the real cost of home improvements and find genuine routes into skilled trades.
What we do
Hiring a tradesperson or planning an upgrade can be confusing. Quotes vary widely, rules are hard to find and grant schemes change often. We publish clear, practical guides that explain:
- typical prices for common jobs, from boiler replacements to rewiring and roofing;
- what a fair quote should include and the warning signs to look out for;
- the rules and certificates that apply, such as Gas Safe, building regulations and MCS;
- grants and funding available for energy-saving upgrades;
- free and funded training for people who want to become electricians, plumbers, heating engineers or green energy installers.
How we research our guides
Our content is written by James Whitmore and based on published information from official and industry sources such as GOV.UK, Ofgem, the Energy Saving Trust, MCS, the Gas Safe Register and recognised trade bodies, cross-checked against typical installer pricing across the UK. We review our guides regularly and update them when rules or schemes change.
Our independence
We do not sell products, carry out work or run training courses, and we are not paid by installers or training providers to recommend them. When we link to another website, it is because we believe it is a useful official or reputable source for our readers.
Get in touch
If you spot something that needs updating or have a suggestion for a new guide, we would like to hear from you. Visit our Contact page.