Find a property contractor you can actually trust
Search the Defectly contractor directory by trade and location. Every contractor listed has a verified profile, transparent ratings from real customers, and a complete record of completed work, so you can assign with confidence.
Why search the Defectly directory
Finding a reliable contractor online is broken. Review sites are easy to game, trade-finder apps push paid placements, and personal recommendations only reach so far. Defectly fixes the underlying data.
Verified profiles
Every contractor profile is tied to a verified account. Accreditations such as Gas Safe, NICEIC and Trustmark are displayed prominently with verification badges.
Reviews from real jobs
Reviews are attached to completed assignments tracked inside Defectly. No anonymous one-liners, no paid placements, no fake reviews.
Search by location
Filter by postcode area and trade. See who works near your property, how far away they are, and how quickly they typically respond.
Transparent ratings
Ratings are averaged across every completed job: quality of work, communication and timeliness, not just star counts.
Assign directly
Found the right contractor? Assign a defect or request a quote straight from the directory. No phone tag, no email chains.
No paid placements
The directory does not sell top-of-list positions. What you see is ranked on verified performance, not advertising spend.
From a problem at home to the right contractor in three steps
Step 1
Log the defect
Open Defectly, describe the defect, add photos, and tag the trade required: electrical, plumbing, damp, roofing, carpentry.
Step 2
Search the directory
Filter contractors by your postcode and the trade you need. Compare profiles, ratings, and verified accreditations side by side.
Step 3
Assign or request quotes
Assign the job directly, or send a quote request to two or three contractors. Review responses and pick the one that fits.
Property managers are searching for you. Make sure they find you.
Defectly gives UK contractors a free, structured profile that turns up in searches from landlords, homeowners, and property management companies. Jobs come to you, with a clear brief, photos, and a known customer, rather than through cold calls and guesswork.
- Free contractor profile with accreditation badges
- Direct assignments from property managers already on Defectly
- Reviews earned from completed work, visible to future customers
- Premium profile upgrades for priority placement
Common questions
Who can use the Defectly contractor directory?
How are contractors verified?
Where do the reviews come from?
Does the directory cover the whole UK?
Does it cost anything to browse or search?
I am a contractor. How do I list my business?
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Search by trade and location, read verified reviews, and assign work with confidence. Contractors: your free profile takes minutes to set up.