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Get your job done right with Tradehive.

Browse Local Trades & Service Businesses

Start by choosing your location and trade. For example, type "Paarl" and "Plumber".

TradeHive connects South African homeowners with trusted local trades and service businesses. Search by town, region or trade to find plumbers, electricians, builders, handymen, garage door and gate specialists, security installers and many more. Compare profiles, check reviews and contact the business directly – no call centre, no commission.

 

Find reliable tradespeople anywhere in South Africa
Whether you need an emergency plumber in Cape Town, an electrician in Pretoria, a handyman in Langebaan or a builder in Durban, TradeHive helps you find the right local expert. Our directory is organised by provinces, regions and towns so you can quickly browse businesses that actually service your area.

Each TradeHive business profile includes contact details, services offered, areas served, photos, reviews and ratings. Homeowners can request quotes directly through the platform and keep a record of their leads and invoices, making it easy to track work done on their homes.

Built for both homeowners and businessesHomeowners use TradeHive for free to discover local trades, compare options and keep track of completed work. Businesses use TradeHive to showcase their services, collect reviews and receive direct enquiries from serious clients. Our goal is to become the most trusted trades and services directory in South Africa.

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Trade + location

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Profiles & reviews

Hire

Contact & book

What is TradeHive?

TradeHive is a South African trades & services directory that connects homeowners with trusted local businesses. It is always free for all businesses to be listed on TradeHive, with optional paid plans for extra visibility.

For Homeowners

How TradeHive Works for Homeowners

  1. Search by town & trade – find plumbers, electricians, builders, security companies, garage doors and more in your area.
  2. Compare business profiles – see services, photos, ratings, reviews, service areas and contact details in one place.
  3. Contact directly or request a quote – phone, WhatsApp, email or send a quote request with no middleman.
  4. Save everything in your profile – keep track of favourite businesses, quote requests, invoices and warranties.
  5. Review & rate businesses – share your experience so other homeowners can choose with confidence.

Benefits for Homeowners

  • Always free to use.
  • One place to manage quotes, invoices and warranties.
  • Transparent ratings & reviews from other homeowners.
  • Quick access to local service providers instead of random search results.
  • See which businesses accepted your request – no more guessing.
For Businesses

How TradeHive Works for Businesses

  1. Create your business profile – add your logo, photos, services, contact details, service areas and social links.
  2. Get discovered in the directory – homeowners search by town and trade and find your profile when they need your services.
  3. Receive direct enquiries – customers contact you directly; no per-lead commission fees.
  4. Build trust with reviews – collect ratings & reviews from happy customers to stand out in your area.
  5. Upgrade only if you want extra visibility – optional paid plans give you boosts like homepage ads and highlighted cards.

Benefits for Businesses

  • Always free to be listed on TradeHive.
  • Professional online profile – even if you don’t have a website.
  • Direct contact from homeowners (no per-lead charges).
  • Ratings & reviews to help you win more work.
  • Optional Boost & premium plans for:
    • Highlighted listing in search results.
    • Homepage exposure in your region.
    • More views and enquiries.
    • Insights into how many people view your profile.

Why TradeHive?

Finding reliable local services shouldn’t be difficult – and growing a trade business shouldn’t cost a fortune. TradeHive gives homeowners confidence and businesses visibility, in one simple, South African-built platform.

Are you a tradesman? List your business today!

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The reviews helped me choose the right pro.
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Easy to use and very reliable.
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12 TradeHive vetting checks

Individual checks

  • Identification
  • Proof of address
  • Financial
  • Qualifications and accreditations
  • Open source media

Business checks

  • Customer reviews
  • Company trading history
  • Company duplication
  • Enhanced business check
  • Director checks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TradeHive? +

TradeHive is an online business directory where homeowners can quickly find local, verified service providers. We are not a leads platform — businesses create a profile and get discovered by customers searching for their trade and town.

Is TradeHive a leads platform like ProCompare? +

No. TradeHive does not sell leads.
Businesses receive unlimited profile views and customer enquiries directly, without paying per lead.

Is it free for businesses to sign up on TradeHive? +

Yes. TradeHive offers a free plan where any business can create a profile, add photos, show services, and be found by homeowners searching the directory.

What upgraded plans are available? +

TradeHive offers additional exposure with:

  • Trusted Plan

  • Verified Plan

These plans give extra visibility, priority ranking, badges, and other profile upgrades.

Are the paid TradeHive plans monthly subscriptions? +

Yes. All paid plans are monthly recurring subscriptions, meaning the system automatically bills you every month on the same day you signed up.

Do businesses need to sign a long-term contract? +

No. All plans are month-to-month and you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

How do homeowners use TradeHive? +

Homeowners simply:

  1. Select their town

  2. Choose the trade they need

  3. Click search
    TradeHive instantly shows all available businesses in that area with contact details and badges.

What is the Verified badge? +

The Verified badge confirms that a business has provided supporting documents such as ID, address, registration number, and more. It helps homeowners feel confident when hiring.

How can I claim my business profile? +

If your business has already been loaded on TradeHive, you will see a “Claim This Business” button on the profile.
Click it, follow the steps, and you can take ownership of it immediately.

Can businesses appear in multiple towns and trades? +

Yes. Businesses can select multiple towns and multiple trades so they appear in all relevant searches.

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