Trade advice FAQs
Need a second opinion? Ask an experienced tradesperson. These are the questions tradespeople ask us most when they're stuck, unsure, or want support on a job.
What can I do if I'm stuck on a job?
Post what you're facing with a few photos and TradeAmigo puts it in front of experienced tradespeople in that trade. You can message, call or video with someone who has met the same problem before, usually while you're still on site.
Where can tradespeople get technical advice?
TradeAmigo is built for exactly that. Rather than guessing from a forum thread, you talk directly to a tradesperson with years behind them in your trade, and pay only for the time you use.
How can a newly qualified tradesperson get help?
Sign up for support and you can ask questions on real jobs as they come up, get talked through unfamiliar work, and build up experience with someone more experienced alongside you.
Can I speak to an experienced tradesperson?
Yes. Choose remote guidance and you can arrange a call or video session so someone can talk you through the job step by step.
Can an experienced tradesperson help me troubleshoot a job?
Yes. Share photos, measurements and what you've already tried, and they can help you narrow down the fault instead of replacing parts on a hunch.
How can I get a second opinion on a difficult job?
Describe your diagnosis and the evidence, and ask an experienced tradesperson to sanity-check it before you order parts, quote the customer or start cutting.
Can I get help from another tradesperson remotely?
Yes — most help on TradeAmigo is remote: photo diagnosis, messaging, voice calls and video. It's the quickest way to get moving again.
Can I find someone to help me on site?
Yes. If a job needs a second pair of hands, you can book physical assistance and an experienced tradesperson will attend at an agreed time for an agreed price.
How does TradeAmigo work?
Tell us about the job, get matched with experienced tradespeople in that trade, agree the price up front, then get advice remotely or on site. Payment is handled securely through the platform.
Who is TradeAmigo for?
Any UK tradesperson who wants support on a job — often newly qualified or working outside their usual ground — and experienced tradespeople who want to share their knowledge and earn additional income.
What makes TradeAmigo different from other trade platforms?
Most trade platforms do one thing: help a customer find someone, or help a tradesperson find work. TradeAmigo puts tradesperson-to-tradesperson support at the centre — you get guidance on the job in front of you from someone who has already done it, and use the experience you build to win your next job.
Still stuck?
Connect with an experienced tradesperson who can help — or read how it all works first.