MyBuilder

MyBuilder is an effective online marketplace matching homeowners and planned building projects with tradesmen. Finding a reliable tradesman can often be a minefield but this useful site brings the two together in a very transparent way.  Once a job is complete, homeowners can leave feedback and comments on the site, which is then available for other users to read.

MATCHING HOMEOWNERS AND TRADESMEN

MyBuilder was founded by Ryan Notz, a stonemason, who was looking for another way to be more than a name in a phone directory. Winning a Seedcamp competition in 2007, with subsequent funding from angel investors has seen his vision become reality. There are now 36000 expert builders listed on the database and 96% of jobs listed receive three quotes.

As Sarah Beeny, TV property guru and founder of Tepilo, says ‘MyBuilder is a great website that works like a sort of dating agency for homeowners and tradespeople.'

EXPERT BUILDERS

With a database of over 36000 expert builders on its books, finding that elusive tradesmen is no longer a nightmare, enabling you to find someone to carry out plastering to garden landscaping.  You can also browse the directory via trade, such as flooring and carpet fitters to loft conversion specialists.

EASY AS ONE TWO THREE

In a few easy steps, homeowners can post a job on the site for free, describing the work they need done in detail with anticipated start dates, dimensions and plans (if available). Once MyBuilder has approved the job, builders express interest and provide quotes. Homeowners can communicate securely with builders via the site before making a final decision. When the job is done, tradesmen are rated on their workmanship by those who have hired them, that feedback is then available to future clients.

MyBuilder helps tradesmen build their reputation online and grow their business. Accountability is what makes this site work because excellent service gets rewarded through feedback.