Lead & Trade guide
Why lead previews are fairer than buying blind
How privacy-safe previews help trades choose suitable enquiries before spending credits.
Edited by Lead & Trade using general UK hiring, quoting and platform privacy guidance. This is practical guidance, not legal advice or a guarantee of workmanship.
Useful detail can be shown without private contact data
Trades can judge a job from trade type, rough area, urgency, budget band, photos availability and detail strength.
Homeowner full name, phone, email and exact address should stay hidden until the approved unlock step.
Better previews reduce wasted spend
When trades can reject poor-fit enquiries before paying, budget can be focused on jobs they can realistically quote and win.
Practical checklist
- Write down the job scope, access notes, timing and budget range before asking for quotes.
- Keep your messages, photos, quote changes and payment notes in one place.
- Ask for written details where the work involves safety, certification, specialist materials or staged payments.
- Use Lead & Trade privacy-safe job posting so your full contact details are not public.