Based purely on verified client reviews β not paid placement.
How Tradee Works
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The #1 way to climb the rankings
Your ranking is driven by your reviews. After every job, send your clients your Tradee profile link and ask them to rate you. The more genuine reviews you collect β and the higher they are β the higher you appear in search and rankings, and the more new clients you win. Tap βShareβ on your profile to copy your link and send it on WhatsApp.
How does Tradee work for me?
You create a free listing for your business. Clients in your area find you by trade and location, see your ratings and reviews, and contact you directly by call, WhatsApp or email. Tradee takes no commission and is not a middleman β the job is between you and your client.
How do reviews work?
After you've done a job, your client opens your profile and rates you on five things β quality, service, cleanliness, communication and value. Those combine into your overall star rating shown on your profile and listing. More positive reviews lift your average; that average is what clients look at first.
How do I get better rankings?
Three things, in order of impact:
1. Collect reviews. The Rankings page and search are driven by your average rating and how many reviews you have. After every job, send clients your profile link and ask them to review you β this is the single biggest lever. 2. Complete your profile. Add a photo, a clear description, your rates, portfolio photos and credentials. Full profiles get far more clicks. 3. Upgrade to Verified or Premium. Paid members are featured at the top of the directory with a highlighted card.
How do I send my listing to clients for a review?
Open your listing (or your dashboard) and tap βShareβ / βCopy Linkβ. Paste that link into a WhatsApp or SMS to your client right after the job β e.g. βThanks for the work today! If you were happy, I'd really appreciate a quick review here: [your link]β. The easier you make it, the more reviews you'll get.
What's the difference between Free, Verified and Premium?
Free (Standard): a full listing, client reviews and a public profile β free forever. Verified: a green Verified badge (Tradee has checked your registration/credential documents) plus featured placement above free listings. Premium: top featured placement with a highlighted amber card for maximum visibility.
Founding offer: the first 100 tradesmen to join get Verified free for 6 months.
Can I reply to reviews?
Yes. From your dashboard you can reply to any review. A polite, professional reply β even to a critical review β builds trust with future clients reading your profile.
How do clients contact me?
Directly β your call, WhatsApp and email buttons are on your profile. Enquiries come straight to you with no commission and no middleman.
Is it really free to list?
Yes. A Standard listing is free forever. Verified and Premium are optional paid upgrades for more visibility and the trust badge.
How tradesmen are ranked β and why you can trust it
Rankings on Tradee are earned, not bought. The Rankings page is based purely on genuine client reviews β a tradesman's average star rating first, then how many reviews they have β never on who paid the most. Every rating comes from a real client who used that tradesman, so a high ranking reflects real, consistent work. Verified and Premium members may appear featured at the top of the directory, but you can always see each tradesman's true rating and read their reviews to decide for yourself.
What is Tradee?
Tradee is a directory of South African tradesmen β electricians, plumbers, builders and more. You can browse, compare ratings and reviews, and contact tradesmen directly. It's completely free to use.
How do I find the right tradesman?
Search by trade and area, or use Smart Search (just describe what you need), the map, or βNear Meβ. Compare each tradesman's star rating, reviews, rates and portfolio before you contact them.
How do reviews work?
Reviews come from real clients who've used a tradesman. They rate five things β quality, service, cleanliness, communication and value β and those combine into the star rating you see. The more reviews a tradesman has, the more reliable that rating is.
How do I leave a review?
Open the tradesman's profile and tap βLeave a Reviewβ, rate the five categories and submit. Honest reviews help other homeowners choose well β and help good tradesmen get the recognition they deserve.
What does the green Verified badge mean?
It means Tradee has checked that tradesman's registration and credential documents. It's an extra layer of trust β but we still recommend you confirm details and references yourself before any work begins.
How are tradesmen ranked?
The Rankings page is based purely on genuine client reviews β average rating first, then number of reviews β never paid placement. In the main directory, Verified and Premium members are featured at the top, but you can always see every tradesman's real rating and reviews to judge for yourself.
Does Tradee vet or guarantee tradesmen?
Tradee is a directory that helps you find and compare tradesmen. We show credentials and a Verified badge where documents have been checked, but we don't employ or guarantee any tradesman. Please verify credentials, insurance and references yourself before engaging anyone β Tradee isn't liable for work arranged through the platform.
Is it free, and how do I make contact?
Tradee is free for clients. Contact tradesmen directly using the call, WhatsApp or email buttons on their profile β no booking fees, no middleman.
Credentials are available on Verified and Premium plans
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Standard
R0/mo
Get started with a basic listing
β Basic profile page
β Client reviews
β Priority ranking
β Verified badge
β Featured placement
Most Popular
Verified
R149/mo
Stand out with a verified badge
β Basic profile page
β Client reviews
β Priority ranking
β Verified badge
β Featured placement
Premium
R249/mo
Maximum visibility and leads
β Basic profile page
β Client reviews
β Priority ranking
β Verified badge
β Featured placement
* Pricing is indicative for demo purposes
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Important β please read: Tradee is an online directory only. We do not employ, supervise, endorse, or guarantee the tradesmen listed, and we are not party to any work or agreement arranged through the platform. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tradee accepts no liability for the conduct, workmanship, omissions, loss, damage, injury or dispute arising from dealings between clients and tradesmen. You confirm the information you have provided is true and that you hold any licences or registrations required for your trade.
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Important β please read: Tradee is an online directory only. We do not employ, supervise, endorse, vet beyond listed credentials, or guarantee any tradesman listed on the platform. Any agreement, payment, or work is strictly between you and the tradesman. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tradee accepts no liability for the conduct, workmanship, conduct, omissions, loss, damage, injury or dispute arising from your dealings with any tradesman found through this platform. You are responsible for verifying credentials, insurance and references before engaging anyone.
