Preparing the request
How to request and compare a trade quote
Collect the scope, photos, property, access and timing details that help a Professional assess the real job, then compare what each price includes.
Read the quote guide →Home · Guides
Clear information before the next decision.
ONEBOX guides explain the practical details behind requesting work, comparing a quote and checking evidence. They support your decision; they do not replace official registers, legal advice or the requirements that apply to a specific job.
Checking the evidence
How to check a Professional for the work
Understand the difference between identity, insurance, experience, trade evidence and a registration that may be legally required for particular work.
Read the verification guide →ONEBOX trust standards
How ONEBOX presents Professional checks
See which verification outcomes can appear on a profile, what each signal means and what it must never imply.
Read the trust standards →Why the type of work matters
A general repair, gas work, a domestic electrical installation and structural alterations do not carry identical requirements. The right question is not simply “is this person verified?” but “which evidence or approval is relevant to this exact work?”