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 directory where homeowners search by trade and postcode, pick one business and request a quote. The request goes only to that business | A directory homeowners search and contact trades from directly |
| Free for homeowners | Yes | Yes |
| Who pays and how much | Free during the Founding period, every lead included. When paid plans start, £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead for Founding Members, locked for life, first month £1. Declining a lead is free. Later joiners pay the same, without the lifetime lock. | £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 | Nobody. Each job goes only to the business the homeowner picked | 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
Homeowners request a quote from your listing and the request comes straight to you by email and text, and goes to nobody else, so you are not waiting for the phone to ring. The price is on the page rather than quoted by phone, there is no 12 month contract, and when paid plans start 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.
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 is free during the Founding period, publishes £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead for when paid plans start, has no contract, and sends each job only to the business the homeowner picked. 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. On YourHouseFix a homeowner picks your business and the quote request is sent to you.
What does YourHouseFix cost?
Nothing during the Founding period: every lead is free. When paid plans start it is £10 a month plus £10 per lead you accept, locked for life for Founding Members, first month £1. 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: free during the Founding period, then, when paid plans start, £10 a month plus £10 per lead you accept. Nobody will ring you to quote
- No contract. Monthly rolling, cancel in two taps
- Each job goes only to the business the homeowner picked. It is never sold to several firms
- Decline is free. No credits, nothing expires
- When paid plans start we will publish a clear refund rule for leads where the homeowner never replies
List your business on YourHouseFix
Free to list. Every lead is free during the Founding period. Then £10 a month plus £10 per accepted lead, locked for life for Founding Members. No contract.
List your businessNeed something fixed at home? Find a tradesperson near you and request a quote free.