An independent research database · 33 trades · 2,037 homeowner quotes
Hiring a tradie
shouldn't feel
like a guess.
We read every Reddit post, Whirlpool thread and tradie forum we could find — 2,037 real questions from Australian homeowners across 33 trades. Then we wrote the answers. No directory politics. No paid placement above proof.
Why this exists
Published claims don't move money.
Proof underneath does.
Every tradie's website says "licensed and insured." Every quote says "best price guaranteed." Almost none of it tells you what to actually ask for — the licence number, the certificate, the variation clause, the receipt.
This site is the homeowner's side of that gap. For each of 33 trades, we publish the ten questions homeowners ask most, the answers grounded in state regulation, and the exact thing to request before you sign.
If a tradie can answer all ten properly, they earn the work. If they can't, they don't.
The 33 trades
Pick your trade.
- 01 ArboristLive →
Tree removal, council permits, storm damage.
- 02 BricklayerLive →
Brick, block, stone. Repair to new build.
- 03 BuilderLive →
Luxury, custom, new build, major renovation.
- 04 CarpenterLive →
Framing, joinery, cabinetry, handyman-plus.
- 05 ConcreterLive →
Driveways, slabs, polished, decorative.
- 06 DeckingLive →
Timber, composite, balcony, pool surround.
- 07 DemolitionLive →
House removal, asbestos, partial strip-out.
- 08 ElectricianLive →
Switchboard, EV, three-phase, compliance.
- 09 ExcavationLive →
Site cut, drainage, rock breaking, retaining.
- 10 Pressure CleaningLive →
Driveway, roof, brick, render, soft wash.
- 11 FencerLive →
Colorbond, timber, pool, security.
- 12 FlooringLive →
Timber, laminate, hybrid, carpet, vinyl plank.
- 13 Garage DoorsLive →
Sectional, roller, tilt, motor and remote.
- 14 GlazierLive →
Window, splashback, balustrade, mirror.
- 15 GutteringLive →
Replace, leaf guard, downpipe, fascia.
- 16 HandymanLive →
Small jobs and the licence ceiling.
- 17 HVAC / Air ConLive →
Split, ducted, multi-head, refrigeration.
- 18 InsulationLive →
Batts, blow-in, acoustic, retrofit.
- 19 LandscaperLive →
Hardscape, retaining, garden design.
- 20 LocksmithLive →
Rekey, lockouts, smart locks, master key.
- 21 PainterLive →
Interior, exterior, heritage, lead paint.
- 22 PavingLive →
Pavers, exposed agg, permeable, edging.
- 23 Pest ControlLive →
Termites, general, rodent, pre-purchase.
- 24 PlastererLive →
Plasterboard, render, cornice, repair.
- 25 PlumberLive →
Emergency, hot water, drains, gas.
- 26 Pool BuilderLive →
Concrete, fibreglass, plunge, equipment.
- 27 Renovation BuilderLive →
Kitchens, bathrooms, extensions.
- 28 RooferLive →
Restoration, replacement, leak repair.
- 29 ScaffoldingLive →
Residential and commercial scaffold hire.
- 30 Solar & BatteryLive →
PV, inverter, battery, rebate.
- 31 TilerLive →
Bathroom, kitchen, outdoor, waterproofing.
- 32 WaterprooferLive →
Wet area, balcony, basement, AS 4654.
- 33 Window CleaningLive →
Residential, high-access, solar, gutter.
Template lock
Every page uses the same ten-question template. Same structure, same standards, different trade. Built from real homeowner research per state. The Roofer page is the quality bar.
How this is funded
No tradie pays for placement here. Ever.
Most "find a tradie" sites earn from the tradies, then write content to keep you on the page until you click their referral. We earn separately, on the supply side — printing letterbox flyers for trades who can answer all ten questions properly. The homeowner-facing pages stay editorial. The two never mix.