We built the trade directory we wished existed.
Every review tied to a real person. No paid placements. No anonymous strangers. Just trust, the way you'd ask a neighbour.
Reviews you can't trust. Directories you have to pay to join.
Checkatrade charges tradespeople £1000+ a year. Trustpilot reviews come from anonymous strangers. Neither tells you whether the reviewer actually hired the person they're reviewing.
So what do you actually do when you need a plumber? You ask a friend. "Know anyone good?" is the question you ask before opening Google.
We built a directory where every review is tied to a real person and — where possible — a real, verified job.
Real people
Verified identities. No throwaway accounts.
Real jobs
The strongest reviews are linked to confirmed work.
Earned ranking
No paid placements. Reputation rises, money doesn't.
Honest by design
Bad reviews stay visible. Good work doesn't need spin.
Pay however suits the job
Every tradesperson chooses what works for them. Some take cash, some bank transfer, some cards. ServicePay is one option — never required.
Cash
Still common for small jobs and call-outs.
Bank transfer
Direct, simple, no fees for either side.
Card (direct)
Some trades take cards via their own provider.
ServicePay
Optional. Card payments + automatic verified reviews.
GotAPal stays neutral on payment method. We never push tradespeople — or homeowners — toward any one option.
Built by Towpath Digital Ltd
A UK company (No. 16913912) registered in England & Wales, building tools that make trades more transparent.
GotAPal
The directory. Free, forever, for everyone. You are here
ServicePay
Optional payments + invoicing for tradespeople who want it. Sold separately.
Partner sites
Standalone websites with synced reviews — for ServicePay subscribers only.
Visit towpathdigital.com to learn more about the company behind GotAPal.
Find someone you can actually trust.
Free to search. No sign-up needed to browse. Real reviews from real people.