Find a local tradesperson who's genuinely available.
See which local tradespeople are genuinely available today, this week or for emergency call-outs — without the fuss of calling around.
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Available near
Brighton, BN1
James Hollis
4.9(214)Electrician · 1.2 miles
Priya Shaw
4.8(168)Plumber · 2.6 miles
Tom Beckett
4.7(91)Carpenter · 3.4 miles
The problem
Everyone is guessing who's available.
FOR HOMEOWNERS
Stop calling tradespeople just to find out they're fully booked.
BookTrades shows you local tradespeople based on when they're actually available — so you can find the right trade at the right time.
FOR TRADESPEOPLE
A cancellation shouldn't mean a day with no income.
Keep your availability live and let BookTrades connect your spare diary space with local homeowners looking for your trade.
Find local tradespeople who are actually available.
Tradespeople update their availability in one tap. Homeowners instantly see who's genuinely available nearby. BookTrades connects both sides in real time, making it faster to find work and faster to find the right tradesperson.
Available right now, ready to quote.
Slots open in the next few days.
Honest status, so nobody wastes a call.
How it works
Four steps, either side.
Both journeys end in the same place: a local tradesperson who is genuinely available.
For homeowners
- 1
Search
Tell us the trade you need and where you are.
- 2
See availability
See when they're available — now, today, tomorrow or this week.
- 3
Choose a tradesperson
Compare ratings, portfolios and distance in seconds.
- 4
Make contact
Message or call someone who can actually turn up.
For tradespeople
- 1
Create profile
Photos, reviews, service radius and the jobs you take on.
- 2
Update availability
One tap: available today, this week or fully booked.
- 3
Receive enquiries
Homeowners nearby see you the moment you're available.
- 4
Fill cancelled days
Turn a dead diary day into paid work by lunchtime.
Features
Everything built around availability.
Live availability
Real-time status kept honest by one-tap updates.
Reviews from real jobs
Reviews tied to genuine, completed jobs only.
Project gallery
A portfolio of real projects, shown properly. No stock photos.
Local map search
See available tradespeople near you, based on the areas they actually cover.
Emergency jobs
Filter for trades who can be there within hours.
Diary Gap Filler
A cancellation instantly puts you in front of local demand.
Trade referrals
Pass work to trades you rate when you're fully booked.
Why trust BookTrades
Why homeowners trust BookTrades
Badges you can read at face value
Insurance details are shown as provided by the trade.
Live availability
See who's genuinely available today, this week or for emergency work.
Free for homeowners
Searching and contacting tradespeople is completely free.
No more ringing around
Find available tradespeople in minutes instead of making endless phone calls.