bassethound
24-08-12, 17:45
Checkatrade, a service for people in the UK to ensure they are getting a reputable trader when looking for a plumber, builder or the like, has now launched its own iPad, iPhone and iPod touch application.
Through it, a user can search for any trader and find out if they have a checkered past or former customer complaints. On the flip side of that, they can also see traders who have exemplary records, and even find those who offer extra services, such as 24 hour call-out.
The app also uses a device's own in-built GPS technology to recommend traders in the immediate surroundings, and a user can even directly call or email a company from within the Checkatrade software.
"This is a digital age and people are constantly on the move, so they want to use smartphones to access an ever-increasing range of services," said Kevin Byrne, managing director of Checkatrade.com.
"Our new App is simple, efficient and a convenient means of finding a tradesperson wherever you are."
For those who don't own an iOS device, you can still check on companies through Checkatrade.com online. Its database includes over 8,050 genuine trade members, and the service claims to add around 200 new ones every month.
Through it, a user can search for any trader and find out if they have a checkered past or former customer complaints. On the flip side of that, they can also see traders who have exemplary records, and even find those who offer extra services, such as 24 hour call-out.
The app also uses a device's own in-built GPS technology to recommend traders in the immediate surroundings, and a user can even directly call or email a company from within the Checkatrade software.
"This is a digital age and people are constantly on the move, so they want to use smartphones to access an ever-increasing range of services," said Kevin Byrne, managing director of Checkatrade.com.
"Our new App is simple, efficient and a convenient means of finding a tradesperson wherever you are."
For those who don't own an iOS device, you can still check on companies through Checkatrade.com online. Its database includes over 8,050 genuine trade members, and the service claims to add around 200 new ones every month.