Wales' independent trade directoryCyfeiriadur masnach annibynnol Cymru
Find a trusted tradesperson in WalesDewch o hyd i weithiwr masnach dibynadwy yng Nghymru
Verified plumbers, electricians, builders and more, covering every corner of Wales. Real businesses, cross-checked against public records. Free to browse.Plymwyr, trydanwyr, adeiladwyr a mwy wedi'u dilysu, yn cwmpasu pob cornel o Gymru. Busnesau go iawn, wedi'u gwirio yn erbyn cofnodion cyhoeddus. Am ddim i bori.
besttrades.wales is Wales' independent directory of verified tradespeople. It lists 2,842 plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers and more across 60 towns. Every listing is cross-checked against Companies House, Google Business Profile, or both. We do not verify trade-body membership — ask the business for its number and check it on the issuing body's register.
See how we verify every listingTwo checks before a business is listedDau wiriad cyn i fusnes gael ei restru
The same two checks for every trade. Every listing matches at least one of them, about half match both, and nothing is published that a public record does not support.Yr un ddau wiriad ar gyfer pob masnach. Mae pob rhestriad yn cyfateb i o leiaf un ohonynt, tua hanner i'r ddau, ac ni chyhoeddir dim nad yw cofnod cyhoeddus yn ei gefnogi.
Companies HouseTy'r Cwmnïau
We search Companies House by name for every business. Where a registered company matches, we record its number and status. Around a third of listings have no match — sole traders and partnerships have no company to find — and we leave it blank rather than imply one.Rydym yn chwilio Ty'r Cwmnïau am bob busnes. Nid oes cwmni cofrestredig i'w gael ar gyfer tua thraean o'r rhestriadau, ac nid ydym yn dyfeisio un.
Google Business ProfileProffil Busnes Google
Where a business has a Google Business Profile, its location, rating and review history come from there. A business with no Companies House match is listed only when that profile is strong: 4.0 or better, five reviews or more, and a website that answers.Lle mae gan fusnes Broffil Busnes Google, daw ei leoliad, ei sgôr a'i adolygiadau oddi yno. Heb gofnod yn Nhy'r Cwmnïau, dim ond os yw'r proffil hwnnw'n gryf y caiff ei restru: sgôr 4.0 neu well, pump adolygiad neu fwy, a gwefan sy'n ateb.
Trade-body credentialsCymwysterau cyrff masnach
Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, FMB and TrustMark are the registers that matter for these jobs. We do not check them for you, so ask the business for its number and look it up free on the issuing body's own register.Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, FMB a TrustMark yw'r cofrestrau sy'n bwysig ar gyfer y gwaith hwn. Nid ydym yn eu gwirio ar eich rhan, gofynnwch i'r busnes am ei rif a gwiriwch ef am ddim ar gofrestr y corff ei hun.
The registers to check yourselfY cofrestrau i'w gwirio eich hun
Which accreditation matters for your job?
Different trades need different credentials. Here is the credential to look for on each type of job, and what it actually proves.
How to hire a trusted tradesperson in Wales
Hiring a reliable local trade takes four steps: search by trade and town, ask for the credential that matters, compare three quotes, then confirm insurance before work starts.
- 1Search by trade and townPick your trade and enter your town to see verified businesses working in your area.
- 2Ask for the credential that mattersAsk for the registration number your job needs, Gas Safe for gas, NICEIC or NAPIT for electrics, FMB for building, then look it up free on that body's own register.
- 3Get three quotesCompare price, availability and approach from a few businesses before you commit.
- 4Confirm cover before work startsAsk to see current public-liability insurance and any recent reviews or references.
What do you need done?Beth sydd angen ei wneud?
40 trade categories across Wales, each showing the credentials that matter for that job.40 categori masnach ledled Cymru.
Electricians
NICEIC · NAPIT · Part P
Painters & Decorators
Which? Trusted · CHAS
HVAC & Heating
Gas Safe · CIPHE · OFTEC
Joiners & Carpenters
TrustMark · CHAS · FENSA
Gas Engineers
Gas Safe · CIPHE · Corgi
Locksmiths
Master Locksmiths · CHAS
Rendering & Wall Coatings
INCA · CHAS · TrustMark
Tree Surgeons
Arboricultural Association · CHAS
Windows & Doors
FENSA · CHAS · TrustMark
Kitchens & Bathrooms
CHAS · TrustMark
Insulation Specialists
MCS · CHAS · TrustMark
Solar Panel Installers
MCS · CHAS
Asbestos Removal
Licensed Contractor · CHAS · HSE Approved
Handyman & Property Maintenance
TrustMark · Which? Trusted
Bricklayers & Stonemasons
FMB · Guild of Bricklayers · CHAS
Driveways & Patios
Interlay · TrustMark · CHAS
Security & Alarm Installers
NSI · SSAIB · CHAS
Exterior Cleaning
Federation of Window Cleaners · CHAS
Garage Doors & Shutters
DHF · CHAS
Garden Rooms & Outbuildings
TrustMark · CHAS
Find trades in your townDewch o hyd i fasnachwyr yn eich tref
Search or pick your town on the map, hover to preview, click to see every verified trade in your area.Chwiliwch neu dewiswch eich tref ar y map, hofran i weld, clicio i weld pob masnach ddilysedig yn eich ardal.
Popular trade searches
The trade and town pages homeowners search for most across Wales.
Hiring trades in Wales
How do I find a reliable tradesperson in Wales?
Browse besttrades.wales by trade and town. Every listing is built from public records and cross-checked against Companies House, Google Business Profile, or both. We do not verify trade-body membership, so ask for the registration your job needs, Gas Safe for gas engineers, NICEIC or NAPIT for electricians, FMB for builders, and check the number on that body's own register. Request quotes from at least three businesses before committing.
How do I check if a tradesperson in Wales is qualified?
Check credentials directly with the issuing body: Gas Safe Register for gas and heating engineers, NICEIC or NAPIT for electricians, and FMB or TrustMark for builders. On besttrades.wales, listings are sourced from public records: Companies House and Google Business Profile. We do not check accreditation registers for you and we hold no registration numbers, so always look the number up yourself — it is free to search each of those registers.
Is it free to find a tradesperson in Wales?
Yes, besttrades.wales is completely free for homeowners. Browse all trades and locations, read guides, and contact businesses at no cost. Tradespeople can also claim a basic listing for free.
What trades can I find in Wales?
besttrades.wales covers 40 trade categories including plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, gas engineers, HVAC specialists, joiners, plasterers, painters and decorators, and landscapers across all 60 major Welsh towns and cities.
Which Welsh towns have verified tradespeople?
besttrades.wales covers 60 towns and cities across all regions of Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham, Llanelli, Bangor, and rural areas. Use the location browser to find trades near you.
How do I find an emergency tradesperson near me in Wales?
Search your trade and town on besttrades.wales and look for businesses that list 24/7 or emergency call-out. Many plumbers, electricians and locksmiths across Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham offer same-day emergency cover. Call two or three to compare availability.
How much does a plumber or electrician cost in Wales?
Prices vary by job, urgency and area. besttrades.wales publishes town-by-town cost guides (typical plumber, electrician and boiler-repair prices in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and beyond) so you can budget before you request quotes. Always get at least three quotes for larger jobs.
Are tradespeople on besttrades.wales insured and checked?
Every listing is cross-checked against public records: Companies House for company status, Google Business Profile for location and review history, or both. We do not check trade-body registers (Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, FMB, TrustMark) and we do not check insurance. Ask the business for its registration number, verify it on the issuing body's own register, and ask to see current public-liability insurance before work begins.
What is the difference between a claimed and unclaimed listing?
An unclaimed listing is built from public records and shows the business name and trade. When the owner claims it (free), they add their phone number, description and photos and keep the details current. Claiming is not an accreditation check: we do not verify trade-body membership on a claimed listing either.