🛠️ How to Stay Safe When a Tradie Enters Your Home

Inviting a tradie into your home — whether for repairs, renovations, or routine maintenance — should feel safe, straightforward, and stress‑free. Most tradies are hardworking, trustworthy professionals, but it’s still important to take a few simple steps to protect yourself and ensure you’re dealing with someone reputable. These checks don’t take long, but they make a world of difference in feeling confident about who you’re letting through the door.

🔎 1. Check Their ABN

Every legitimate Australian business should have an Australian Business Number (ABN). You can quickly look it up on the ABN Lookup website to confirm:

• The business exists

• The name matches the person or company you’re dealing with

• The ABN is active

If a tradie can’t provide an ABN or avoids the question, that’s a red flag.

⭐ 2. Read Their Google Reviews

Google reviews give you a real‑world snapshot of how a tradie treats their clients. Look for:

• Consistent positive feedback

• Mentions of professionalism, punctuality, and communication

• How they respond to negative reviews

A tradie with no online reviews isn’t necessarily untrustworthy, but it does mean you should dig a little deeper.

💸 3. Be Cautious With “Cash Only”

Some tradies prefer cash for convenience, but cash‑only can sometimes signal:

• No receipts

• No warranty

• No accountability

If a tradie refuses to provide an invoice or insists on cash with no paper trail, consider choosing someone else.

🌐 4. Look for an Online Presence

A professional tradie should have at least one of the following:

• A website

• A Facebook or Instagram business page

• A Google Business profile

An online presence helps you verify their identity, see photos of their work, and check how long they’ve been operating. It also shows they’re not trying to stay hidden.

🛡️ 5. Choose a Tradie Safe Verified Tradie

For many people, the biggest concern is simply feeling safe when a stranger enters their home. That’s exactly why Tradie Safe was created — to give people peace of mind through verified safety checks.A Tradie Safe Verified tradie has undergone a criminal background check and meets clear safety standards, so you can feel confident about who you’re welcoming into your space. It also shows the business is committed to transparency, professionalism, and client wellbeing.

💬 Final Thoughts

You deserve to feel safe in your own home. By taking a few simple steps — checking their ABN, reading reviews, avoiding cash‑only arrangements, confirming their online presence, and choosing a Tradie Safe Verified tradie — you can protect yourself and ensure a positive, stress‑free experience.

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