Safety & trust

Useful checks, clearer information and safer marketplace habits.

Tradies Local can support trust by reviewing selected profile information and giving users practical tools to assess who they are dealing with. No marketplace check replaces a customer's own due diligence.

Trust should be specific, not vague.

Badges and verification labels should state what was reviewed and should appear only when the relevant check has been completed.

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Platform checks

What verification can mean on Tradies Local.

The exact badge should match the exact check completed. Avoid assuming a badge guarantees work quality, availability, insurance coverage or fitness for a particular job.

ABN information

Submitted business information may be checked against available business-register information before a profile is approved or labelled.

Trade licence information

For occupations where licensing applies, licence details may be reviewed against the relevant authority or register.

Insurance information

Where insurance evidence is requested or provided, the profile should show only what has actually been reviewed and when.

Before you hire

Make project-specific checks.

Confirm the tradie is suitable for the exact work
Check required licence class and current status
Confirm insurance appropriate to the project
Agree scope, price and payment terms in writing
Avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information early
Use safe payment and communication practices
For tradies

Keep your information accurate.

Keep business and licence information current
Describe services and service areas accurately
Quote clearly and disclose material exclusions
Do not misrepresent qualifications or reviews
Protect customer information
Report suspicious listings or conduct
Marketplace safety

Recognise common warning signs.

Pressure to move immediately

Be cautious when someone pushes for payment, sensitive information or off-platform contact before basic details are clear.

Details do not match

Names, business information, licences, contact details and bank information should make sense together.

Unusual payment requests

Use extra care with requests inconsistent with the agreed job, contract or normal business practice.

Tradies Local is a marketplace connecting users. Users remain responsible for deciding whether a person or business is appropriate for their particular job or engagement.