Vetted, reliable tradespeople in Birmingham.
Fast booking, transparent pricing, no cowboy traders. And a fair deal for the pros doing the work — no lead fees, ever.
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Two sides, one simple flow
Relay connects Birmingham homeowners with hand-vetted local pros. Here's how it looks from each side.
For customers
Tell us the job
Describe what you need — a leak, a rewire, a boiler service — and where in Birmingham you are.
Get matched to a vetted pro
We connect you with an available, hand-checked local tradesperson with clear, upfront pricing.
Book, track & approve payment
Confirm the booking, follow live job status, then review the itemised invoice before your saved card is charged.
For tradespeople
Apply and get vetted
Send your details and credentials. We verify you're the real deal on a quick call.
Accept the jobs you want
See nearby jobs and your own clients' bookings. Accept or decline — no obligation, no wasted lead fees.
Do the work, get paid
Send an itemised invoice for the customer to approve. Payout timing then follows Stripe’s schedule. 0% on your own direct clients, 4% on Relay-sourced work.
No cowboy traders. Every pro is vetted.
Trust is the whole product. In our early phase every tradesperson is checked by a real person before they can take a single job.
Identity & credentials
We confirm each pro is a genuine tradesperson and check trade credentials — Gas Safe, NICEIC-style registrations and the like.
Insurance & compliance
Public liability insurance and, where relevant, DBS and certification are recorded and reviewed before a pro goes live.
Real reviews only
Ratings come from completed Relay jobs — not anonymous submissions — so reputation reflects actual work.
Human vetting
A phone call with every applicant and reference checks. We reject pros who don't meet the bar to protect the marketplace.
The pros Birmingham needs most
Starting with the trades people call for every day — from emergency callouts to planned work.
Electricians
NICEIC-registered professionals for repairs, rewires, fault-finding and EV charger installation.
Plumbers
Vetted professionals for leaks, bathroom fits, blocked drains and general plumbing.
Heating & gas engineers
Gas Safe registered engineers for boiler repairs, heating installs and safety checks.
Locksmiths
Vetted professionals for lockouts, lock changes and security upgrades.
Builders
Vetted professionals for extensions, brickwork, structural and general building work.
Painters & decorators
Vetted professionals for painting, wallpapering and interior or exterior finishing.
HVAC specialists
Vetted professionals for air conditioning, ventilation and heat-pump installation.
Handypeople
Vetted professionals for assembly, fittings and everyday small repairs.
Roofers
Vetted professionals for roof leaks, tiling, flat roofs and guttering.
Carpenters & joiners
Vetted professionals for doors, flooring, storage and fitted joinery.
Join the beta
Be first to try Relay on iOS and Android when we launch in Birmingham. Add your details and we'll email you the moment early access opens.
Not a national platform. A local one.
We're starting in Birmingham and going deep, not wide — Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak, the city centre and beyond. Knowing your local pro by name beats a directory of thousands you'll never meet.
Common questions
Do tradespeople pay for leads?
Never. Unlike Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Bark or Rated People, pros are not charged for enquiries or quotes that never convert — only a commission on completed, paid work.
Is every tradesperson actually vetted?
Yes. Every pro passes identity checks, a phone verification call, and credential/insurance review before they can accept a single booking — see our full How it works page.
What does it cost to book as a customer?
Browsing and matching are free, with no subscription. On completed work, Relay adds a clearly itemised 6% service fee to the tradesperson's subtotal, plus any VAT charged by a VAT-registered tradesperson. You review the full invoice before payment.
Is Relay only in Birmingham?
For now, yes — deliberately. We're going deep in Birmingham rather than spreading thin across the country.
Be part of the first wave
We're onboarding founding Birmingham pros and early customers now. Pick your path to get started.