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Proper Trades for Every Project

Get reliable construction, repairs, installations, renovations and specialist property work across the Midlands. Tell us what you need, and a trusted team will come out to you.

Supporting residential & commercial projects. Clear quotes, reliable support.

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Why Choose Us

The Convenient Way to Arrange Trades

Proper Trades acts as a single point of contact. Instead of chasing builders or risking unvetted directory listings, we coordinate everything for you.

Our Own Dedicated & Vetted Teams

We send out our own experienced trade teams for your project. If our internal teams are fully booked, we connect you with our trusted network of vetted local tradesmen.

Residential and Commercial Work

Whether you need a minor home repair, landlord maintenance, or a larger commercial project, we arrange suitable teams for all scales.

Clear Quotes Before Work Starts

No hidden costs. You will receive a clear, comprehensive quote outlining the scope of work and costs before any team begins.

Clear Communication & Site Respect

We prioritise open cooperation, clear project updates, and complete respect for your home, property, and environment.

Multiple Trades in One Enquiry

For renovations, extensions, or projects that need roofing, plastering, plumbing, and electrics, we coordinate multiple trades for you.

Fast Response Across the Midlands

Serving Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham, and beyond, our team acts quickly to process your enquiry and arrange local trade teams.

Friendly and Professional Support

From your initial project submission to completion, our support team helps manage communication, bookings, and answers any questions.

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The Process

How It Works

Getting qualified trade specialists to your property is simple and transparent.

1

Tell Us What You Need

Fill in our quick online enquiry form with details about your project, upload photos if you have them, and state your location.

2

We Review the Project

Our support team reviews your requirements and contacts you if any details need clarifying, then coordinates with the trade specialists.

3

You Receive Your Quote

We prepare and send a clear, detailed quote outlining the costs and estimated timelines for your review and approval.

4

A Dedicated Team is Dispatched

Once you approve the quote, we send out our own trade team (or connect you with one of our vetted tradesmen if internal teams are unavailable).

Who We Support

Supporting Projects of All Types

We coordinate teams for residential homes, managed portfolios, and commercial properties.

Homeowners

Homeowners

From emergency repairs to major renovations, we take the stress out of finding trades by matching your project with suitable, reliable teams.

Landlords & Estate Agents

Landlords & Estate Agents

Keep your property portfolios in peak condition. We help coordinate quick plumbing, electrical, and decorating works between tenancies.

Property Developers

Property Developers

Arrange multiple specialist trades for new builds, property extensions, and conversions without coordinating separate individual contractors.

Commercial Businesses

Commercial Businesses

Get office fit-outs, shop renovations, commercial roofing, solar panel arrays, or regular facility maintenance with minimum downtime.

Midlands Coverage

Areas We Cover

Arranging reliable trade teams across towns and cities in the East and West Midlands.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our services, booking process, and coverage area.

Instead of searching directories, you submit your project details once. We review the requirements, prepare a clear quote, and arrange the appropriate local trade team to complete the work.

No. Traditional directories give you lists of numbers to call and manage yourself. Proper Trades coordinates the process: we review your project, issue one clear quote, and manage the booking and quality from start to finish.

Yes. We arrange teams for small repairs (like fixing leaks or adding sockets) as well as larger renovations and building projects.

Yes, this is a core specialty. If your extension or kitchen refit requires building, plumbing, plastering, joinery, and electrical work, we coordinate all those trades under one project.

Yes, we support landlords, estate agents, property developers, and commercial businesses across the Midlands with scheduled maintenance, fit-outs, and repairs.

We cover the Midlands, actively arranging trade teams in Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, and surrounding towns.

Yes. You will always receive a clear, written quote detailing the scope of work and costs. No work begins until you review and approve the quote.

Yes. Our quote form includes an upload option so you can attach images or PDF files of the damage, layouts, or architectural drawings to help us review your enquiry.

We aim to review all enquiries and contact you within a few business hours. For urgent issues like leaks or electrical faults, we prioritise coordination.

The more details, the better. Include dimensions, materials you prefer, details of leaks, accessibility limits, and photos. This helps us prepare a precise quote quickly.

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Need a Reliable Trade Team for Your Next Project?

Tell us what you need, and we will help arrange the right team for your construction, repair, installation or renovation work. Clear quotes, professional support, and local expertise.

No Directory Hassles

We review and manage everything for you.

Vetted Specialists

We arrange appropriate trade specialists.

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