Checkatrade Membership Fee Calculator UK

Checkatrade membership fees can be difficult to navigate. Use this guide to help determine how much you’ll pay to receive leads on their platform.

Published: 01 Jan, 2025
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Get a Trade-member account that’s up to 10x cheaper than Checkatrade.

In addition to the standard membership fee, Checkatrade charges extra fees for receiving leads outside of your registered trade type. Membership costs are typically charged annually, and the platform doesn’t offer flexible cancellation. If you decide to cancel mid-term, you’ll still be responsible for the remaining months.

Avoid hidden fees with Buildela's flexible multi-trade, multi-location account. Enjoy the freedom to cancel at any time, without long-term contracts.

Checkatrade Membership Options: Approved Affiliate vs Lite vs Standard vs Pro

Checkatrade offers several membership tiers, each with varying benefits:

Approved Affiliate

£36/month or £432/year
  • No leads provided
  • Business cards and van vinyl prints included
  • Limited to 1 trade and a set number of postcodes
  • Minimum 12-month commitment

Lite

£85.20/month or £1,022/year
  • 84 leads/year (7 per month)
  • Limited to 1 trade and specific postcodes
  • Minimum 12-month commitment

Standard

£126/month or £1,512/year
  • 168 leads/year (14 per month)
  • Limited to 1 trade and specific postcodes
  • Minimum 12-month commitment

Pro

£216/month or £2,592/year
  • 336 leads/year (28 per month)
  • Limited to 1 trade and specific postcodes
  • Minimum 12-month commitment

Minimum 12-month contract required.

Checkatrade Fees for Different Trades

Depending on the trade category, such as electricians, plumbers, or gas engineers, the fees may vary. Different rates apply based on the type of trade you register under.

Find Out How to Save with Buildela Instead

Unlike Checkatrade, Buildela is free for tradespeople. Buildela offers flexible, cost-effective memberships, with guaranteed lead flow across multiple trades and locations. Plus, you can cancel anytime without any hassle or remaining fees.

Checkatrade fees FAQs

Checkatrade membership fees range from £36 per month for the "Approved Affiliate" plan, up to £216 per month for the "Pro" plan. These charges are subject to location and trade type.
Buildela: Unlike Checkatrade, Buildela is completely free for tradespeople with no upfront costs or hidden fees.

Yes, Checkatrade has additional charges for multiple trades, location limitations, and certain types of membership, meaning you could pay more if you need more flexibility.
Buildela: No hidden fees at Buildela. The platform offers transparent pricing with flexible membership options, and you can cancel anytime without any extra costs.

Checkatrade requires a 12-month minimum contract, making it difficult to cancel early without paying for the remaining months.
Buildela: No long-term commitment at Buildela. You can cancel anytime with no remaining fees or penalties.

Each membership is usually limited to one trade and specific locations. You need to pay for separate memberships if you wish to add more trades or expand your service area.
Buildela: Target multiple trades and locations on Buildela with a single flexible membership, ensuring you get more opportunities without the hassle of paying for separate accounts.