Verification Process For Plymouth Tradesmen

Human Verification The Safety Checks

Every application is manually reviewed by our team. This includes:

Companies House Checks

We confirm company registration details, financial filings, and ensure the business is operating legitimately.

Review Authenticity Screening

We look for genuine customer feedback and identify signs of AI‑generated or mass‑produced fake reviews.

Address Verification

All businesses must provide a real, valid PostalAddress. We do not accept unverifiable or misleading locations.

Social Media Screening

We review public social media accounts to ensure content is family‑safe, ethical, and consistent with professional standards.

Customer Reference Calls

Where appropriate, we may contact previous customers to gather honest feedback about the service they received.

Work Evidence & Certification Checks

Applicants may be asked to provide images of completed work and proof of any qualifications or certifications they claim to hold.

Award Verification

Any stated awards must be supported by verifiable proof.

Ethical Standards Compliance

We reserve the right to refuse any listing that does not meet our high ethical expectations.

Additional Checks for Non‑Registered Businesses

If a business is not registered with Companies House, the verification process will take longer due to the need for deeper checks.

AI-Assisted Screening

After human review, each listing is further analysed using AI to:

• Detect inconsistencies or red flags
• Identify potential risks
• Validate information across multiple data points

This dual‑layer approach significantly strengthens the reliability of our listings.

Services We Do Not List

To protect customers, we will not list:

• Businesses offering dangerous or unregulated services
• Companies whose services are not permitted by UK regulatory bodies
• Spray foam insulation companies that apply foam to lofts, due to well‑documented issues with mortgageability and property sales

Low Acceptance Rate: High Standards

Our strict verification policies mean that only a small percentage of applicants are approved. This ensures that customers can trust the businesses they find on Plymouth Tradesmen.

If an applicant is rejected due to insufficient credentials, they are welcome to reapply after 6 months.

No Pay-To-Play

Plymouth Tradesmen is free to join.
We do not accept payments to influence ranking, visibility, or positioning of listings. Every business earns its place through merit alone.

Ongoing Monitoring

Verification doesn’t end at approval. We continuously monitor listed businesses and may remove any company if:

• New negative information arises
• Ethical standards are breached
• Customer safety could be compromised
  

This ensures long‑term trust and accountability.

Our Mission

Our verification process is designed to protect homeowners and customers by ensuring that only reputable, trustworthy, and ethical tradespeople appear on our platform. We believe in raising industry standards and helping customers make confident, informed decisions.