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Trusted Tradesman

Ireland's trusted platform connecting homeowners with verified local tradespeople.. Trusted Tradesman is a two-sided marketplace that helps Irish homeowners find reliable, verified tradespeople for their home improvement projects. The platform features real Google Reviews integration, a job board system, real-time messaging, and a subscription model that gives tradespeople a 6-month free trial before a €20/month fee.

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Trusted Tradesman
The Problem

The Challenge

Irish homeowners faced significant challenges finding trustworthy tradespeople, while skilled professionals struggled to connect with local customers efficiently.

01

Trust & Verification Gap

Homeowners struggled to find reliable tradespeople, often relying on word-of-mouth with no way to verify credentials or see genuine customer reviews.

02

Fragmented Communication

Both parties juggled phone calls, texts, and emails to coordinate quotes, leading to missed opportunities and frustration.

03

No Central Job Marketplace

Tradespeople had no efficient way to find local work, while homeowners had to contact businesses one by one hoping for responses.

The Approach

The Solution

We built a full-stack web application using React, FastAPI, and MongoDB that creates a seamless connection between homeowners and tradespeople. The platform pulls real Google Business reviews to establish trust, provides a structured quote request system, and includes a job board where tradespeople can proactively find work. The mobile-responsive design ensures both parties can manage everything from their phones, while the admin panel gives the client full control over user management, content, and platform moderation.

Google Business Integration

Tradespeople connect their Google Business Profile to display verified reviews, ratings, and business information—building instant credibility with potential customers.

Two-Way Quote System

Homeowners can request quotes directly from tradespeople OR post jobs to the public board. Tradespeople submit priced quotes that homeowners can accept or decline with one click.

Real-Time Messaging

Built-in chat system allows homeowners and tradespeople to communicate instantly, share photos, and coordinate project details without leaving the platform.

SEO-Optimized Blog & Directory

32 locally-focused blog posts drive organic traffic, while the searchable directory with filters (trade type, location, rating) helps homeowners find the right professional fast.

Screenshots

Project Gallery

Project Job Board

Project Job Board

Client Profiles

Client Profiles

Tradesperson Registration

Tradesperson Registration

SEO-Optimised Blog

SEO-Optimised Blog

The Outcome

The Results

Within the first month of launch, Trusted Tradesman achieved impressive organic growth with multiple blog posts ranking #1 on Google for local search terms.

435
Clicks in First 28 Days
36k
Impressions in First 28 Days
Fully Mobile-Responsive Platform — Both homeowner and tradesperson dashboards optimized for mobile, with 60%+ of users accessing via smartphone.
Streamlined Quote Flow — Reduced average quote response time by eliminating back-and-forth—tradespeople submit priced quotes directly, homeowners accept with one click.
Admin Control Center — Complete back-office solution with user management, email opt-out tracking, blog CMS, and moderation tools—giving the client full operational control.
SEO Success — Multiple blog posts ranking #1 on Google for local Irish tradesperson search terms within the first month.

Multiple blog posts ranking #1 on Google for local search terms