How do I compare quotes from different local tradespeople
Blake FolgadoCo-founder, Tradehand
Compare quotes from different local tradespeople on Tradehand by matching scope, exclusions, timing and scheme status, then price the job on /quote or open claimed listings and book the one that fits. Searching and quoting are free for homeowners, and details stay with the business you contact.
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What to compare on every quote
Scope of work
What is excluded
Timing and access
Scheme status
Tradehand vs a shared lead list
On MyJobQuote's homepage, homeowners are told that up to three local trades will then be in touch. That can mean three call-backs and three overlapping quotes for the same job. Tradehand is a marketplace: you search, get a price on /quote, or book on a claimed profile. Side-by-side for trades: Tradehand vs MyJobQuote. Trades pay no monthly fee and no lead fee; after the fee-free allowance Tradehand earns 5% only on collected invoice payments.
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| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Scope written out | Stops a cheap quote growing on site |
| Materials in or out | Supply-only looks cheaper until you buy parts |
| Certificates named | Gas, electrical and water regs work need proof |
| Start date | A low price with no diary slot is not available |
| One trade contacted | Avoids three cold calls for the same job |
Prefer browsing first? Search local tradespeople on the homepage, then compare listing details before you book.
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Blake FolgadoCo-founder, Tradehand
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare quotes from different local tradespeople?
Compare scope, exclusions, timing and scheme registration, not only the headline number. On Tradehand, get a priced job on /quote or open claimed listings on tradehand.com and read listing details before you book. Your details stay with the trade you contact.
Should I always take the cheapest quote?
No. The cheapest line often excludes materials, certificates or making good. Match like-for-like scope first, then price.
How is Tradehand different from a lead site when comparing?
Lead sites often put several trades in touch for one job. MyJobQuote tells homeowners that up to three local trades will then be in touch. On Tradehand you contact or book one business direct, so you are comparing listing facts and a priced job rather than sorting three cold call-backs.
Source: MyJobQuote: up to 3 local trades will then be in touch (homeowner homepage)
Does comparing quotes on Tradehand cost me anything?
No. Homeowners do not pay Tradehand to search, get a quote or contact a trade.
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MyJobQuote homeowner wording checked against its homepage on 15 September 2026.