FAQ

For clients

For tradies

Do tradies pay for leads?

No hidden lead fees. Tradies can contact clients directly through Buildy.

Can I list multiple trades and service areas?

Yes. Tradies can add multiple services, locations, and custom business information.

How do I receive quote requests?

You’ll get notified instantly when a client sends a quote request or message.

Can tradies leave reviews after a job is completed?

Yes. Both tradies and clients can leave reviews after completed work.

Can I display my Google reviews on Buildy?

Yes. Tradies can display their Google reviews and ratings on their Buildy profile to help build trust with new clients.

Do tradies need a paid subscription to access jobs?

No. Buildy offers free tradie profiles and unlimited access to published jobs without subscription fees.

How it works

Clients post jobs. Tradies connect directly.

Create free tradie account

Takes less than 3 minutes

No subscriptions

No commissions

Free to join and use

Create account

Set your trades & services

Multiple trades and services available

All Trades

Bathroom renovation

Building

Cabinetmaking

Electrical work

Fencing & gates

Flooring

Gardening

Gasfitting

... and more

Browse jobs, contact clients.

Direct messages, sending quote

... and more

Why tradies join Buildy

Free access

No subscriptions or hidden fees.

Tradie verification

Build trust with homeowners.

Personalised tradie profiles

Custom service settings.

NZ-wide exposure

Get discovered across multiple regions.

Direct customer enquiries

Receive quote requests and messages.

Simple messaging system

Chats and enquiries in one place.

Registration

Open now

Job posting

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Who can join?

Why Buildy is different

Reviews, enquiries, quotes and your professional profile.

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Two-way review system

Both tradies and clients can leave feedback after completed jobs.

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Direct customer enquiries

Get notified instantly
when clients request a quote.

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Easy messages and quotes

No complicated lead systems
or hidden fees.

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Google reviews support

Show your Google reviews on your Buildy profile.

Join Buildy for free

Get discovered by clients looking for trusted tradies across New Zealand.

Create account

Frequently Asked Questions

Do tradies pay for leads?

No hidden lead fees. Tradies can contact clients directly through Buildy.

Can I list multiple trades and service areas?

Yes. Tradies can add multiple services, locations, and custom business information.

How do I receive quote requests?

You’ll get notified instantly when a client sends a quote request or message.

Can tradies leave reviews after a job is completed?

Yes. Both tradies and clients can leave reviews after completed work.

Can I display my Google reviews on Buildy?

Yes. Tradies can display their Google reviews and ratings on their Buildy profile to help build trust with new clients.

Do tradies need a paid subscription to access jobs?

No. Buildy offers free tradie profiles and unlimited access to published jobs without subscription fees.

Clients

Tradies

Buildy

support@buildy.co.nz