Trusted Trades.
Transparent Prices.
Zero Middlemen.
Direct access to vetted tradespeople for UK blocks—with transparent pricing and no agent markups. The Trade Hub connects you with plumbers, electricians, cleaners, and more at fair market rates. Quality guaranteed, no hidden fees.
Direct Pipeline
Zero Middlemen. Zero Markups.
Maximum Transparency.
Traditional agents mark up trade costs by 30-50% and offer zero visibility into who's doing the work or what it actually costs. The Trade Hub connects you directly with vetted, qualified professionals at fair market rates—with every price, rating, and qualification visible before you book.
Vetted Professional Network
Quality guaranteed, identity verified
- Every tradesperson undergoes background checks, qualification verification, insurance confirmation, and supervised trial jobs before joining the platform.
- See ratings, previous work history, and certifications (Gas Safe, NICEIC, etc.) before booking. Only ~30% of applicants pass our vetting process.
- All work covered by 12-month Residentive guarantee. Poor quality? We fix it at no cost to you or remove the professional from the platform.
Rapid Response
Post a job and receive competitive quotes within minutes. Emergency work? First responses average under 15 minutes from 24/7 professionals.
Market-Rate Pricing
Compare multiple quotes in real-time. Choose based on price, availability, and ratings. Zero agent markups or hidden coordination fees.
Ledger Integration
Completed jobs automatically log to Live Ledgers with invoices and evidence. Full audit trail for AGMs and financial reporting.
The Challenge
The Middleman Markup Problem
Hidden Markups
Your managing agent books a plumber for £200. Invoices you £320. The £120 difference? 'Administration fee.' Multiply this across dozens of jobs per year.
No Choice, No Vetting
Agent uses the same three contractors regardless of quality or price. You can't choose. You can't see ratings. You just pay the invoice.
Slow Response Times
Resident reports leak. Agent waits for office hours. Calls tradesperson. Waits for callback. Schedules visit. 3 days later, leak fixed. (Or 3 weeks if the agent's 'preferred plumber' is busy.)
Zero Accountability
Poor workmanship? Agent shrugs. Invoice dispute? 'Take it up with the contractor.' No ratings, no recourse, no guarantees. You're stuck.
The Competition and Markets Authority estimates UK leaseholders overpay by £270 million annually due to opaque procurement.
How The Trade Hub Works
Direct booking with vetted professionals at transparent, market-rate prices.
Vetted Professionals
Background checks, qualifications verified, insurance confirmed
Transparent Pricing
See costs upfront, compare quotes, zero hidden markups
Direct Booking
Post jobs, receive quotes, award work—all in one place
Quality Ratings
Resident reviews and 12-month work guarantee
Stop Paying Agent Markups
Join the waitlist for The Trade Hub and secure 30% off your chosen plan for 12 months. Get early access to vetted professionals at transparent, market-rate prices. Beta launches Q3 2027.
Example Use Cases
Emergency Plumbing Response
RMC Director Example
Scenario
It's 7pm on Saturday. A burst pipe in Flat 14 is flooding the hallway. Sarah posts the job to The Trade Hub with photos and urgency level: Critical.
The Trade Hub
“Within 12 minutes, three local emergency plumbers respond with quotes (£185, £220, £195). Sarah can see each one's ratings, previous jobs for blocks, and insurance status. She awards the job to the £185 plumber (4.9★, 127 reviews).”
Result
Plumber arrives 40 minutes later. Leak fixed by 9pm. Invoice auto-logged in the ledger. Sarah saved £140 vs. the agent's 'preferred contractor' who quoted £325 and couldn't come until Monday.
Illustrative scenario based on typical The Trade Hub interactions
Transparent Pricing, Zero Markups
The Trade Hub operates on a simple per-job booking fee paid by the tradesperson—not you. You pay only the quoted price. No agent markups, no hidden coordination fees, no surprises.
Pay Per Job
For blocks that prefer flexibility
No setup fee
- Post unlimited job requests
- Receive competitive quotes from vetted trades
- Award work to your chosen professional
- Transparent pricing—no markups
- Basic job tracking and invoicing
- 12-month work guarantee
Hub Subscriber
Best value for active blocks
No setup fee
- Everything in Pay Per Job, plus:
- Priority tradesperson responses (avg. 8min faster)
- Bulk job posting and management
- Advanced analytics and cost tracking
- Preferred pricing from top-rated professionals
- Dedicated Hub support team
- Integration with Live Ledgers for automatic invoice logging
- Early access to new trades and services
Portfolio Hub
For property management companies
No setup fee
- Everything in Hub Subscriber, plus:
- Manage multiple properties from one dashboard
- Portfolio-wide cost analytics
- Centralised contractor management
- Volume discounts from tradespeople
- White-label job posting for your clients
- API access for integration with your systems
- Account manager and priority support
Custom
Tailored solutions for large estates
Tailored to your needs
- Bespoke Hub configuration
- Custom vetting criteria for your requirements
- Negotiated rates with preferred contractors
- Dedicated account team
- On-site training and onboarding
- Custom SLAs and response times
- Integration with existing property management systems
- Volume-based pricing
All prices exclude VAT. Tradespeople pay a small booking fee (8-12% depending on job value) when they're awarded work. You pay only the quoted price. Beta waitlist members receive 30% off for 12 months once The Trade Hub launches in Q3 2027.
Join the Waitlist
The Trade Hub launches Q3 2027 in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Join the waitlist now to secure 30% off your chosen plan for 12 months and get early access to book from our growing network of vetted professionals.
Current waitlist members will save an average of £3,300 in the first year through discounted subscription rates and eliminated agent markups.
Waitlist members get 30% off launch pricing
Beta launch Q3 2027 • Limited capacity
Residentive platform
The Trade Hub works better with the stack
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about The Trade Hub
How are tradespeople vetted?
Every professional on The Trade Hub undergoes background checks, trade qualification verification, insurance confirmation, and supervised trial jobs. We verify Gas Safe, NICEIC, and other relevant certifications. Only ~30% of applicants pass our vetting process. All professionals maintain minimum 4.0★ ratings or are removed from the platform.
What if I'm unhappy with the work?
Residentive guarantees all Trade Hub work for 12 months. If a job is defective or incomplete, we first require the original tradesperson to fix it at no cost. If they refuse or the issue persists, we send a different professional to resolve it and remove the original from the platform. You never pay twice for the same job.
Can I still use my own contractors?
Absolutely. The Trade Hub is optional. If you have trusted tradespeople, continue using them. The Hub is there when you need options, competitive pricing, or urgent work outside your regular contractors' availability. You can also invite your existing contractors to join the platform if they meet our vetting criteria.
What trades are covered?
At launch: plumbing, electrical, gas, general building, carpentry, roofing, plastering, painting & decorating, cleaning, gardening, pest control, and locksmiths. We're expanding coverage based on demand—request specific trades during beta registration. All professionals carry appropriate qualifications and insurance for their trade.
How does pricing work?
Tradespeople set their own rates and compete for your business. You see all quotes upfront and choose based on price, ratings, and availability. Professionals pay us a small booking fee (8-12% of job value) when awarded work. You pay zero markups—just the quoted price. Hub Subscriber plans include additional benefits like priority responses and preferred pricing.
When will it be available?
Beta launch is scheduled for Q3 2027, starting in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Waitlist members get early access in Q2 2027 and 30% off their chosen plan for 12 months. We'll expand to other UK cities based on demand—indicate your location when you join the waitlist.
What about emergency work?
Post a job marked 'Urgent' or 'Emergency' and you'll receive rapid responses from professionals who offer 24/7 services. Many emergency jobs receive the first quote within 15 minutes. Hub Subscribers get priority response (average 8 minutes faster) from our network of emergency tradespeople.
How is this different from marketplace sites like Checkatrade?
The Trade Hub is purpose-built for residential property management, not individual homeowners. Key differences: (1) All professionals are vetted for block/estate work, (2) Integration with Live Ledgers for automatic invoice logging and cost tracking, (3) 12-month work guarantee backed by Residentive, (4) Portfolio management tools for multiple properties, and (5) No consumer-grade 'leads marketplace'—direct job posting to qualified professionals in your area.