Free for homeowners · Australia-wide
One good tradie. Not five sales calls.
Tell us about the job and we'll match you with one licensed, insured, reviewed local who's right for it. No pushy sales, no spam, and no calls until you say so.
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Why needatradie
Most quote sites sell your details. We don't.
Post a job on the big sites and your number gets sold to as many tradies as they can find. We do it the other way around. One vetted local, matched to your job.
Vetted, not just listed
We check the tradie before we ever send them your way.
Dodgy and unlicensed work costs Australian homeowners millions every year. Every tradie we match clears the same checks first. No exceptions, no mystery operators.
- Licence checked Against the state register
- Insurance confirmed Public liability cover
- ABN verified A real, registered business
- Real reviews From completed jobs only
How it works
Your job, your pace
No pressure and no spam. Take your time, and reach out to your tradie when it feels right.
Tell us about the job
A few quick details and your postcode. Two minutes, free, no account needed.
We match you with one vetted local
The right licence for the job, close to you, with the reviews to back it up.
Compare the quote & hire when ready
No pressure and no spam. Go ahead when it feels right, or ask us for another option.
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What do you need done?
Know before you hire
Free, plain-English guides
No jargon and no sales pitch. Just the stuff worth knowing before money changes hands, written for Aussie homeowners.
How to spot a dodgy tradie
7 red flags to watch for before you pay a deposit.
Read guide → LicensingWhat licence should your tradie have?
Who needs to be licensed, by trade and by state.
Read guide → CostsWhat should the job actually cost?
Real price ranges for common jobs around the home.
Read guide → QuotesGetting quotes without the spam
Why one good quote beats five rushed ones.
Read guide → Your rightsDeposits, contracts & your rights
What's fair, and what's not, under Australian law.
Read guide → ChecklistQuestions to ask before you hire
The short list that saves you the headaches.
Read guide →Know the going rate
Indicative price ranges for common jobs around the home, so no one can pull the wool over your eyes.
See the full price guide →From Aussie homeowners
No dramas. Just good tradies.
- Rated 5 out of 5
"Booked a sparkie on the Sunday and he showed up Monday morning. No fuss, fair price, all done."
Megan T. · Newcastle, NSWVerified, hired an electrician - Rated 5 out of 5
"One tradie, not ten phone calls. I could see his licence and reviews before he came round, so I felt safe."
Dave R. · Geelong, VICVerified, hired a plumber - Rated 5 out of 5
"Told them about the deck on the Monday, had a proper quote by Tuesday. Cracking job, no spam after."
Priya S. · Logan, QLDVerified, hired a carpenter
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is it really free for homeowners?
How do you choose which tradie I get matched with?
Will I get bombarded with calls?
How do you check the tradies?
What if I'm not happy with the quote?
Which areas do you cover?
For tradies
Real local jobs. No lead-spam race.
We match each homeowner with one tradie, so when a job lands with you, it's yours to win. Quality leads near you, no bidding war, no lock-in.
- One job, one tradie
- No lock-in contracts
- Fair, upfront pricing
Independent & on your side
Built by people who've dealt with dodgy tradies too.
needatradie is an independent platform helping Australian homeowners find licensed, insured, reviewed local tradies. We don't sell your details around. We match you with one tradie suited to your job, your area and your budget. Free for homeowners, always.
Ready when you are
Tell us about the job. We'll find you one good local.
Free, no obligation, no spam, and no calls until you say so.