Platform vetting

TrustATrader approved

TrustATrader checks traders' identity and qualifications before listing them and collects customer reviews. "Approved" means the trader passed the platform's vetting when they joined.

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16,859traders with a TrustATrader approved entry in the public data we track

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to 10 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

Check a specific trader

Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current TrustATrader approved status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where TrustATrader approved holders are

  • London1,216 entries tracked
  • LocationUse my location590 entries tracked
  • Chelmsford Essex152 entries tracked
  • Nottingham Nottinghamshire151 entries tracked
  • Birmingham West Midlands126 entries tracked
  • Manchester Greater Manchester115 entries tracked
  • Bedford Bedfordshire113 entries tracked
  • Colchester Essex95 entries tracked
  • Glasgow93 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

Roofer · 3,836Builder · 3,810Plumber · 1,183Electrician · 1,114Landscaper · 733Window / Door Fitter · 680Heating Engineer · 642Painter / Decorator · 541Carpenter / Joiner · 261

TrustATrader approved holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current TrustATrader approved entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is TrustATrader approved?

TrustATrader checks traders' identity and qualifications before listing them and collects customer reviews. "Approved" means the trader passed the platform's vetting when they joined. (Platform vetting.)

How many traders hold TrustATrader approved?

We track 16,859 traders with a TrustATrader approved entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 10 Jul 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds TrustATrader approved?

Check the official register at https://www.trustatrader.com/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.