Paying £10–£40 Just to Quote
Bark, MyBuilder and others charge a lead fee before you've lifted a tool. You spend money for the chance to bid, even if you never win the job.
Free to join. No win, no fee.
Win More Jobs.Pay Only When You Succeed.
Quote on verified local jobs for free. No lead fees, no monthly subscription. Just 2% when you succeed, capped at £10. Join 1,500+ tradespeople who already got smarter about finding work.
£0Lead fees
2%Commission (max £10)
Max 3Per job
1,500+Active trades
5 stars on the App Store
5 stars on Google Play
1,500+ tradespeople already using Ace Services
No lead fees. No monthly subscription.
Sound familiar?
Sick of Being TreatedLike a Cash Machine?
Ghost Leads from Unverified Users
Time-wasters posting vague jobs cost you hours every week. Chasing customers who don't reply, or never had a real job to begin with.
Racing Against 10+ Competitors
No idea how many others are quoting. No idea where you stand. You price lower and lower just to stay in the running, and still lose.
Monthly Fees Whether You Win or Not
Checkatrade and Rated People charge every month, even in your quiet season. The platform profits regardless of whether you win a single job.
The Ace Services promiseOther platforms charge you before
Other platforms charge you before
you've lifted a tool.
We only charge when you win.
No lead fees. No monthly subscription. Just 2% when a customer accepts your quote, capped at £10. Bark and MyBuilder charge £10–£40 per lead whether you win or not. We only take a cut when you succeed.
Join Free Today →The Ace Services difference
Built for tradespeopleA Fairer Way to Win Work
No Win, No Fee.
No lead fees, no monthly subscription. We charge just 2% when a customer accepts your quote, capped at a maximum of £10. Quote for free, pay only when you succeed. On a £500 job that's £10. Bark and MyBuilder charge that just to submit a quote.
Quote Online. Stop Wasting Site Visits.
Most customers get 3 quotes, meaning 2 out of 3 tradespeople travel out, spend time on-site, and still go home empty-handed. With Ace Services, you quote online first. No wasted journeys, no unpaid visits. You only commit your time when the job is yours.
Maximum 3 Quotes Per Job.
We cap every job at 3 providers and show you your position: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. Never quote into a crowd of 10+ again. Know instantly whether it's worth your time.
Every Customer is Phone-Verified.
On other platforms, fake email signups mean you pay to quote on jobs that were never real. On Ace Services, every customer must verify their phone number with a one-time code before they can post. Real people, real jobs. No chasing ghosts.
Bring Your Existing Reputation.
Import your Google and Facebook reviews to build an instant Trust Score, without starting from zero on a new platform. Your track record arrives with you.
Quote With Full Confidence.
Stop chasing customers for basic details. AI-structured job posts mean you have everything you need to price accurately before you even open your mouth.
Platform comparison
See how the costs stack upNo other platform comes close
| Feature | Ace Services | Checkatrade | Bark | MyBuilder | Rated People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | None | £80–£180/mo | None required | None | £15–£60/mo |
| Cost to submit a quote | £0 always | Included in sub | £5–£40 per lead | £2–£100 shortlisting | £2–£65 per lead |
| Pay only when customer accepts? | Yes | No (monthly sub) | No (credits upfront) | No (shortlist fee) | No (per-lead fee) |
| Max competitors per job | 3 maximum | Unlimited | Up to 5 (claimed) | Up to 5 | Up to 3 |
| See your queue position | Yes: 1st, 2nd or 3rd | No | After purchase only | No | Yes: 1st, 2nd or 3rd |
| Mandatory customer phone verification | Yes (OTP) | No | Partial | Partial | No |
† Information based on publicly available pricing pages and platform documentation from each platform, as of April 2026. Bark states a maximum of 5 professionals per lead; real-world reports indicate this is sometimes exceeded. Subject to change.
How it works
Up and running in minutesSimple, fast, free
01
Create Your Free Profile
Download the app and link your Google or Facebook profile. Your existing reviews build your Trust Score instantly. Takes 5 minutes.
02
Browse & Quote Local Jobs
See structured job requests from verified customers in your area. Photos and requirements included upfront. Quote with full confidence.
03
Get Hired. Pay Only When You Win.
When a customer accepts your quote, you receive their contact details directly. No lead fees, no subscription. Just 2% of the quote value, capped at £10. That's it.
Built to make winning work easier
Quote with confidence. Pay only when you win.
Testimonials
Trusted by tradespeopleHear from tradespeople already winning
First week on the app I quoted four jobs and got two of them. The small fee when you win is nothing compared to what I was burning on Bark credits every month.
The difference is the customers are actually real. I used to waste half my week chasing people who'd gone quiet. On here they've verified their number so they're serious.
Didn't think it'd be worth trying another platform if I'm honest. But three months in I'm picking up jobs I'd never have seen on Bark or Checkatrade, and the cost is tiny.
Knowing there's only two other people quoting makes you actually try. I write a proper message now instead of just firing off a price. Winning more because of it.
I linked my Google reviews when I signed up and straight away customers could see I'd been doing this for years. Didn't have to start from scratch like on other platforms.
Was paying over £200 a month on Bark and half the leads were rubbish. On here I only pay something when I actually land the job.
First week on the app I quoted four jobs and got two of them. The small fee when you win is nothing compared to what I was burning on Bark credits every month.
The difference is the customers are actually real. I used to waste half my week chasing people who'd gone quiet. On here they've verified their number so they're serious.
Didn't think it'd be worth trying another platform if I'm honest. But three months in I'm picking up jobs I'd never have seen on Bark or Checkatrade, and the cost is tiny.
Knowing there's only two other people quoting makes you actually try. I write a proper message now instead of just firing off a price. Winning more because of it.
I linked my Google reviews when I signed up and straight away customers could see I'd been doing this for years. Didn't have to start from scratch like on other platforms.
Was paying over £200 a month on Bark and half the leads were rubbish. On here I only pay something when I actually land the job.
FAQ
Still have questions?We've got answers
How does Ace Services pricing work?
No lead fees, no monthly subscription, and no charge just to quote. When a customer accepts your quote, we charge a small success fee of 2% of the quote value, with a minimum of £2 and a maximum of £10. You only ever pay when you win. On a £500 job, that is £10. Bark and MyBuilder charge that just to submit a quote, whether you win or not.
How many competitors will I face per job?
We cap every job request at 3 providers maximum. You will also see your queue position (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) before you quote, so you always know whether it is worth your time.
What trades does Ace Services cover?
We cover all major home services: plumbing, gas engineering, electrical, boiler installation, window cleaning, general cleaning, carpentry, painting, landscaping, and more. If it is a home service, we likely cover it.
How do I set up my profile and get started?
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play, create your profile, and link your Google or Facebook page. Set your service area and the trades you cover. You can start quoting within 5 minutes.
Are the job requests from real, verified customers?
Every customer must verify their phone number before posting a job. Our AI assistant also structures the job request, so you only receive detailed, serious enquiries, not vague or half-finished posts.
Can I use Ace Services alongside Checkatrade or other platforms?
Absolutely. Many tradespeople on Ace Services use multiple platforms. Since there are no lead fees or subscriptions, there is no risk in adding it to your toolkit. You only pay when you win. Most find it quickly becomes their preferred source of work.
Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
No contracts, no minimum term, no cancellation fee. Download the app, create your profile, and start quoting. Leave whenever you like. (Most people do not want to.)
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