What Approved Means on TradeKind

If you are looking for a tradesperson in Sussex, an Approved profile on TradeKind means it has been manually reviewed before being allowed to appear publicly.

This gives you a useful starting point when comparing local tradespeople. You can read the business information, look at examples of previous work and decide whether the tradesperson appears suitable for your job.

Approval does not guarantee the quality, price or outcome of any work. You should still read the profile carefully, ask questions and carry out any checks that are important for your project.

What does Approved mean on TradeKind?

Every business profile submitted to TradeKind is reviewed before it can appear publicly.

If a profile is approved, it means TradeKind has accepted it for display on the platform. The business can then appear in relevant searches and be viewed by homeowners looking for tradespeople in Sussex.

This helps prevent profiles from appearing automatically without first going through TradeKind’s review process.

What does TradeKind check?

TradeKind reviews each submitted profile to decide whether it can be published on the platform.

This review may consider the information provided, the services offered and whether the profile appears suitable for TradeKind’s Sussex trades directory.

However, approval does not automatically mean that every statement made by the business has been independently confirmed.

Unless a particular check is clearly stated on the profile, approval does not confirm:

• the identity of every person working for the business
• qualifications or trade memberships
• insurance cover
• previous workmanship
• background or criminal record
• current availability
• prices or estimates
• suitability for your particular job
• the final quality or outcome of the work

An Approved profile is therefore a helpful starting point rather than a guarantee.

What should you look for on a tradesperson’s profile?

The profile itself can help you decide whether a business is worth contacting.

Start by checking whether the trade offered matches the work you need. A business may offer several services, so read the description rather than relying only on the main trade category.

You should also look at:

• the areas of Sussex the business covers
• the types of work it says it carries out
• photos of previous work, where available
• the level of detail in the business description
• answers to frequently asked questions
• reviews or comments, where available
• any qualifications, insurance or memberships listed

The more relevant detail a profile provides, the easier it is to decide whether the business may be a good match.

For example, a decorator who shows examples of interior work, explains how surfaces are prepared and lists the towns covered is easier to assess than a profile containing only a short, general description.

Ready to start comparing local businesses? Browse approved tradespeople across Sussex.

Are the details on an Approved profile guaranteed?

No. Most of the information shown on a TradeKind profile is supplied by the business.

TradeKind’s approval means the profile has been reviewed and accepted for public display. It does not mean every photograph, claim or piece of business information has been independently verified.

Use the profile to help narrow down your options, then ask the tradesperson about anything that matters to your job.

If a profile is unclear, incomplete or too general, you may want to ask for more information or compare it with other local businesses.

What questions should you ask before choosing a tradesperson?

Once you find a tradesperson who appears suitable, ask questions that relate directly to your project.

Useful questions include:

• What work is included in the quote?
• Is anything excluded from the price?
• Are materials included?
• Who will supply the materials?
• How long is the work expected to take?
• Who will carry out the work?
• Will any work be passed to another person or business?
• Is a deposit required?
• When will payments be due?
• What happens if extra work is discovered?
• Is insurance needed for this type of job?
• Are any qualifications or approvals legally required?
• Is the work covered by a guarantee?

The checks you need will depend on the job. A small repair will usually require fewer questions than a major renovation, installation or structural project.

Why should you get important details in writing?

For larger jobs, ask for the quote and important details in writing.

A written quote should clearly explain what work will be completed, what materials are included, how much it will cost and when payments are due.

This makes it easier to compare different tradespeople and reduces the risk of disagreements later.

Keep copies of quotes, messages, invoices and any agreed changes throughout the project.

Example: choosing an Approved decorator

Imagine you need several rooms decorated.

You find an Approved decorator on TradeKind whose profile shows similar interior work and confirms that your area of Sussex is covered.

Before choosing them, you could ask:

• Does the quote include filling cracks and holes?
• Is sanding and surface preparation included?
• Who will supply the paint?
• How many coats are included?
• Will furniture be moved or protected?
• Is cleaning up included?
• How long will the work take?

The answers to these questions will help you understand exactly what you are paying for.

The Approved status tells you the profile has passed TradeKind’s review. The profile information and the decorator’s answers help you decide whether they are suitable for your particular job.

How do you decide whether to make contact?

A useful way to compare tradespeople is to consider four things:

1. The trade: Do they carry out the type of work you need?
2. The location: Do they cover your part of Sussex?
3. The profile: Does it provide clear and relevant information?
4. The response: Do they answer your questions properly?

If all four match your needs, the business may be worth contacting.

If the information is vague or the answers are unclear, continue comparing profiles until you find someone who appears better suited to the work.

Does Approved mean recommended by TradeKind?

Approved means the profile has been reviewed and accepted for display on TradeKind.

It should not be treated as a personal recommendation, a guarantee of workmanship or a promise that the business will be right for every homeowner or project.

Every job is different. A tradesperson who is suitable for one project may not be the best choice for another.

Use the Approved status alongside the profile details, written quotes, relevant checks and your conversations with the business.

What should you do before work begins?

Before agreeing to the work:

• confirm the full price or how the price will be calculated
• agree what is included and excluded
• check who will supply materials
• confirm the expected start and completion dates
• agree how and when payments will be made
• ask about insurance where relevant
• check any qualifications required for regulated work
• get important details in writing

Avoid paying the full amount before the work has started. Any deposit should be reasonable for the size of the project and clearly included in the written agreement.

In summary

An Approved profile on TradeKind means it has been manually reviewed and accepted for public display.

It does not guarantee every business claim, the quality of future work, the price charged or the final result.

Use approval as a starting point when comparing Sussex tradespeople. Read the full profile, look for relevant examples, ask clear questions and get important details in writing before agreeing to any work.