FAQ
QUESTIONS? STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
If you've used Checkatrade, Bark, or MyBuilder and got burned — you probably have questions. Here are the straight answers.
What makes JobFilter different from Checkatrade or MyBuilder?
We do not sell shared leads. We scan verified official signals — planning approvals, energy efficiency data, and property information — and score every signal for intent. One trade partner per postcode. No bidding wars. No dead leads.
How does the lead scoring work?
Every signal scores 0–100 based on verified data: planning approval status, urgency, distance from your patch, estimated job value, and how closely it matches your trade. Leads land as GOLD (chase now), SILVER (worth watching), or BRONZE (add to quiet-week list). You see the evidence behind every score — not just a number.
What does GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE mean?
GOLD means first-mover window is open — most trades won't see this for 24–48 hours. Send a WhatsApp today. SILVER means the signal is verified but timing isn't confirmed. A two-minute call finds out if they're ready now. BRONZE means real signal, not urgent — revisit when your diary is quiet.
How fresh are the leads?
Most signals are detected within 24–48 hours of appearing on official registers — planning approvals, energy certificates, business registrations. That puts you 3–5 days ahead of Checkatrade, Bark, or MyBuilder listing the same job. The first call wins. That gap is the product.
What do I actually get for £39/month?
WhatsApp alerts for GOLD leads, territory lock (one trade per patch — no shared auction), full buyer context, quote floor estimate, six pre-written WhatsApp templates, job tracking, ADMIN GUARD for HMRC deadlines, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Founder price locks in forever while your plan stays active.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts. No cancellation fees. Access continues until the end of your billing period.
What is the 30-day money-back guarantee?
Use JobFilter for 30 days. Set up your territory and WhatsApp alerts. Browse at least 10 scored leads in your patch. If you do not see a single job worth quoting — not one — email us and we refund the same day. No forms, no argument, no awkward calls.
How does the territory lock work?
One trade partner per postcode cluster per trade. If you lock B17 as a plumber, no other plumber gets our leads in B17 — same for electricians, roofers, or any other trade. You get first call on every signal.
Do I need to be VAT registered?
No. JobFilter is built for sole traders and small firms. No minimum turnover. No VAT requirement.
What trades do you cover?
Builders, electricians, EV charger installers, plumbers, gas engineers, roofers, scaffolders, decorators, landscapers, HVAC engineers, heat pump installers, solar PV installers, fire safety engineers, groundworkers, and data cabling contractors.
Where does your data come from?
Verified official UK sources — planning approvals, energy signals, property ownership data, business registrations, and public contracts. All published under open government licences. We clean, score, and route the signals. You get ranked leads, not raw data.
Is my data safe?
We collect the minimum: name, trade, contact, postcode. We do not sell your data. We do not track your browsing. GDPR compliant. Right to deletion anytime.
READY TO TRY IT?
SEE REAL LEADS IN YOUR AREA — FREE.
No Checkatrade membership. No Bark credits. Scan your postcode and see what's active in your trade today.
No credit card required — 3 free scans every week
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
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