Guides by country
How hiring works in the UK, the US, Australia and Canada, and what to check in each.
- Hiring tradespeople and professionals in the UK
How hiring works in the UK: Gas Safe, NICEIC and NAPIT, TrustMark, Building Control, FENSA, solicitors and the SRA, payment norms and your consumer rights.
- Hiring contractors and professionals in the US
How hiring works in the US: state and local contractor licensing, bonding, insurance, permits, lien waivers, attorneys, CPAs, and how it differs from the UK.
- Hiring tradies and contractors in Australia and Canada
How hiring works in Australia and Canada: state and provincial licensing, home warranty insurance, permits, ESA, TSSA, RBQ, Tarion and local terms like tradie.