The Job Estimate Calculator tool leverages real-world data from over 1.5 million completed jobs across Checkatrade’s network of 50,000 vetted trade businesses, to instantly generate accurate price estimates for a wide range of home improvement and maintenance tasks.

Unlike static price guides, the tool accounts for location-specific costs, seasonal demand fluctuations and optional inclusion of material estimates.

According to Checkatrade, the innovation enables consumers to get a clearer sense of a fair price - helping them make more informed hiring decisions while also reinforcing trust in professional tradespeople.

Recent Checkatrade research revealed that only 37% of consumers receive a written quote before work starts. Now, the calculator arms them with a price benchmark - safeguarding against rogue trades and promoting better quoting practices for trusted tradespeople.

Alongside this, the newly launched Home Health Report offers a digital property condition check powered by AI. Consumers simply upload photos of their home’s exterior to receive an instant assessment on energy efficiency, maintenance issues, and property value - plus tailored trade recommendations of which trades would be a good fit for the job via Checkatrade’s trusted network.

Together, these tools represent Checkatrade’s continued investment in building consumer confidence, reducing friction in the quoting process, and championing the professionalism of the UK’s trade industry.

find out more and see the updated Job Estimate Calculator visit https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/job-estimate-calculator/