Paying £10–£40 Just to Quote
Bark, Checkatrade and others charge a lead fee before you've lifted a tool. You spend money for the chance to bid, even if you never win the job.
Quote on verified local jobs for free. No lead fees, no subscription, 0% commission — not now, not ever. Join 1,500+ tradespeople who already got smarter about finding work.
Bark, Checkatrade and others charge a lead fee before you've lifted a tool. You spend money for the chance to bid, even if you never win the job.
Time-wasters posting vague jobs cost you hours every week. Chasing customers who don't reply — or never had a real job to begin with.
No idea how many others are quoting. No idea where you stand. You price lower and lower just to stay in the running — and still lose.
Checkatrade and Rated People charge every month, even in your quiet season. The platform profits regardless of whether you win a single job.
No lead fees. No monthly subscription. 0% commission. This is our model, our promise, and why 1,500+ tradespeople switched from Bark and Checkatrade. Not now. Not ever.
Join Free Today →No lead fees, no monthly subscription, 0% commission on every job you win. We don't earn from your work — we earn when the platform grows. Your success is our success.
We cap every job at 3 providers and show you your position — 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Never quote into a crowd of 10+ again. Know instantly whether it's worth your time.
Every customer verifies their phone before posting. Our AI assistant structures the job so you receive photos, measurements, and specific requirements upfront — no chasing.
Import your Google and Facebook reviews to build an instant Trust Score — without starting from zero on a new platform. Your track record arrives with you.
Stop chasing customers for basic details. AI-structured job posts mean you have everything you need to price accurately before you even open your mouth.
Download the app and start quoting in minutes. No setup fees, no contracts, no commitment. Post your profile today and start seeing local jobs immediately.
| Feature | Ace Services | Checkatrade | Bark | MyBuilder | Rated People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None | £50–£180/mo | Not required | None | £15–£60/mo |
| Cost to submit a quote | £0 — always | Included in sub | £5–£40 credit | Shortlisting fee | Per-lead fee |
| Commission on jobs won | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Max competitors per job | 3 maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | ~5 | ~5 |
| See your queue position | Yes — 1st, 2nd or 3rd | No | No | No | No |
| Customer phone verification | Yes | No | No | No | No |
† Information based on publicly available pricing pages from each platform, as of April 2026. Subject to change.
Download the app and link your Google or Facebook profile. Your existing reviews build your Trust Score instantly. Takes 5 minutes.
See structured job requests from verified customers in your area — with photos, requirements, and budget range. Quote with full confidence.
When a customer accepts your quote, you receive their contact details directly. No middleman, no fees, no commission. 100% of the job is yours.

Quote with confidence. Keep everything you earn.
Finally, a platform that gets it. I quoted on 4 jobs in my first week and won 2. Not a penny spent.
The phone-verified customers make a real difference. No more chasing ghosts. These people actually want the work done.
I was sceptical, but it's genuinely free. Three months in and I've won jobs I'd never have found on Bark or Checkatrade.
Knowing I'm only competing with 2 others changes everything. I actually put real effort into my quotes now — and it shows.
Importing my Google reviews gave me an instant edge. Customers could see my track record straight away.
I was on Bark spending £200 a month on credits. This is just free. Same quality jobs, zero cost. Total no-brainer.
Finally, a platform that gets it. I quoted on 4 jobs in my first week and won 2. Not a penny spent.
The phone-verified customers make a real difference. No more chasing ghosts. These people actually want the work done.
I was sceptical, but it's genuinely free. Three months in and I've won jobs I'd never have found on Bark or Checkatrade.
Knowing I'm only competing with 2 others changes everything. I actually put real effort into my quotes now — and it shows.
Importing my Google reviews gave me an instant edge. Customers could see my track record straight away.
I was on Bark spending £200 a month on credits. This is just free. Same quality jobs, zero cost. Total no-brainer.
Yes — no lead fees, no monthly subscription, and 0% commission on every job you win. This is our current model and our promise. We earn through platform growth and premium tools we will offer in the future, not from your earnings.
We cap every job request at 3 providers maximum. You will also see your queue position (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) before you quote, so you always know whether it is worth your time.
We cover all major home services: plumbing, gas engineering, electrical, boiler installation, window cleaning, general cleaning, carpentry, painting, landscaping, and more. If it is a home service, we likely cover it.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play, create your profile, and link your Google or Facebook page. Set your service area and the trades you cover. You can start quoting within 5 minutes.
Every customer must verify their phone number before posting a job. Our AI assistant also structures the job request, so you only receive detailed, serious enquiries — not vague or half-finished posts.
Absolutely. Many tradespeople on Ace Services use multiple platforms. Since Ace is completely free, there is no reason not to add it to your toolkit — and most find it quickly becomes their preferred source of work.
No contracts, no minimum term, no cancellation fee. Download the app, create your profile, and start quoting. Leave whenever you like. (Most people do not want to.)
Join 1,500+ tradespeople already using Ace Services. Download the app, create your free profile, and start seeing verified local jobs in minutes.
