Every badge on HireOne is checked by a person
Homeowners should never have to take a tradesperson's word for it. We check documents ourselves, record the expiry dates, and remove badges the moment cover lapses.
What we check
Identity
Government photo ID matched against the account holder and business contact. Nobody can quote under someone else's name.
Public liability insurance
A current certificate with cover level and expiry date. We record the expiry and remove the badge automatically when it lapses.
Company & trading history
Companies House number checked against the registered business, or sole-trader details confirmed.
Trade accreditations
Gas Safe, NICEIC, OFTEC, FENSA and similar schemes checked against the issuing register where available.
How it works for trades
Four steps, usually done inside 24 hours.
- 1
Create your trade profile and upload your documents securely.
- 2
Our team reviews them, normally within one working day.
- 3
Approved badges appear on your public profile and lift your Trust Score.
- 4
We monitor expiry dates and ask for a fresh certificate before cover runs out.
Your documents stay private. Certificates and ID are stored in private storage, visible only to you and our verification team. They are never shown on your public profile and never shared with homeowners.
Verification supports, but does not replace, your own checks. Homeowners should still read reviews and use ProtectedPay so money is only released for work that has been done.