TrustATrader vs YourHouseFix
TrustATrader vs YourHouseFix: how do they compare?
Our view, written September 2026. Prices checked 26 September 2026 from the platform's own pages and public reviews. Details change, so check the platform for the latest.
TrustATrader is a privately owned directory based in Stevenage, advertised nationally on television and radio. Homeowners search it and contact a trade directly; there are no leads to buy. Membership is a fixed fee, the price is given by phone, and the number of members per trade in an area is capped.
We are YourHouseFix, so this is our view. The figures come from TrustATrader's own join page and public reviews, named below.
At a glance
| YourHouseFix | TrustATrader | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A job board where homeowners post a job and the first verified local trade to answer gets it | A directory homeowners search and contact trades from directly |
| Free for homeowners | Yes | Yes |
| Who pays and how much | £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead for Founding Members, locked for life. Declining a lead is free. Later joiners pay £15 a month. | £20 to £55 a month, or £600 to £1,000 a year, depending on trade and area. The price is only given by phone. No per lead fee |
| Leads shared with | You get first look, then never more than three | Not shared; the homeowner contacts you directly. Members per trade per area are capped |
| Contract | None. Monthly rolling, cancel in two taps | 12 months |
| Prices published | Yes, on the page | No, quoted by phone |
| Trustpilot | Too new to have a score | 4.6 from 8,689 reviews |
What TrustATrader does well
No per lead fee and a cap on members per trade per area, so you are not competing with twenty other plumbers on the same page. For a trade that already gets enquiries from a directory listing, a flat fee is easy to budget.
Where YourHouseFix differs
It is a job board rather than a directory: homeowners post a job and it comes to you, with first look and a three trade cap, so you are not waiting to be found. The price is on the page rather than quoted by phone, there is no 12 month contract, and you pay for jobs you accept rather than a flat fee whether or not anyone rings. Public reviews of TrustATrader mention patchy coverage in some areas and an unreliable website; our listing shows a response time on every profile so a homeowner can see who answers.
Which should you use?
If you want a flat fee, no lead charges, and are happy to commit for a year, TrustATrader is a reasonable directory with a capped field. If you want jobs sent to you, a published price and the freedom to leave any month, YourHouseFix is the closer fit.
The verdict
TrustATrader's flat fee and area cap are genuine positives. Its 12 month contract and phone-only pricing are not. YourHouseFix publishes £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead, has no contract, and sends jobs to you first. Prices checked 26 September 2026.
Common questions
How much does TrustATrader cost?
£20 to £55 a month or £600 to £1,000 a year depending on your trade and area. The exact price is given by phone. There is no per lead fee. Checked 26 September 2026.
Does TrustATrader have a contract?
Yes, 12 months. YourHouseFix has no contract.
Is TrustATrader a lead platform?
No. It is a directory. Homeowners search and contact trades directly. YourHouseFix is a job board where a posted job is sent to you.
What does YourHouseFix cost?
£10 a month plus £10 per lead you accept, locked for life for Founding Members. Declining is free.
Sources: TrustATrader join us page (www.trustatrader.com/join-us); Trustpilot, TrustATrader (uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.trustatrader.com). Prices checked 26 September 2026.
Why trades list on YourHouseFix
- The price is on the page: £10 a month plus £10 per lead you accept. Nobody will ring you to quote
- No contract. Monthly rolling, cancel in two taps
- A job goes to you first, and never to more than three trades
- Decline is free. No credits, nothing expires
- If the homeowner goes silent within 72 hours of your accept, the £10 comes back
- Your reviews are yours to export any time
List your business on YourHouseFix
Free to list. 30 days free, then £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead, locked for life for Founding Members. No contract.
List your businessNeed something fixed at home? Post your job free and hear back from a verified local tradesperson.