Before you hand over a deposit for an extension, a new kitchen, or any home project, run the tradesman's company through Verafy. The same intelligence that protects M&A deals protects your renovation.
Confirm the company is genuinely registered and still active — not dissolved or trading under a borrowed name.
See the director's full history — how many other companies they've run into liquidation before yours.
Spot phoenix operators who dissolve after taking deposits and reopen under a near-identical name to dodge warranty claims.
Check for CCJs and insolvency history before you sign anything or pay a penny.
One-off job? A single report is £25 — about the price of a takeaway, and it could save you from a cowboy.