When you see the Hero Verified badge on TradesHero, it's not a gimmick. It means we've checked that tradesperson's government ID, confirmed their tax clearance, and verified valid public liability insurance of at least €2.6 million. No cowboys.
We confirm the tradesperson is who they say they are with a government-issued photo ID check.
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Tax clearance
We verify the business has confirmed tax clearance with Irish Revenue — a sign of a legitimate, compliant operation.
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Public liability insurance
We check valid public liability insurance of at least €2.6 million, so you're protected if something goes wrong.
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Trade registration
Where it applies, we check relevant registration — like Safe Electric for electricians or RGI for gas work.
For Homeowners
Hire with confidence
The badge takes the guesswork out of hiring. You can see at a glance who's been ID-checked, tax-cleared and insured — before you ever pick up the phone. Verified trades appear first in search, so the safest choice is also the easiest to find.
The badge is the single best way to build trust with homeowners. Verified trades appear first, get more enquiries and convert more quotes. Submit your ID, tax clearance and insurance once, and let the stamp work for you.
The Hero Verified stamp appears on a tradesperson's profile, on listing cards, and in search results. If you don't see the stamp, that trade hasn't completed verification — so you always know exactly who you're dealing with.
HERO VERIFIED
This is the badge to look for. It's only awarded once all four checks pass — and we keep it current.
FAQ
Verification questions
What does Hero Verified mean?+
It means TradesHero has checked the tradesperson's government ID, confirmed tax clearance and valid public liability insurance (min. €2.6m), plus relevant trade registration. The badge is only awarded once these checks pass.
Is every tradesperson on TradesHero verified?+
Not every profile starts verified, but only Hero Verified trades carry the badge. Verified trades appear first in search and are clearly marked, so you always know who's been checked.
How much insurance do verified trades hold?+
Hero Verified tradespeople hold valid public liability insurance of at least €2.6 million, confirmed during verification.
I'm a tradesperson — how do I get verified?+
Create your free profile, then submit your government ID, tax clearance certificate and public liability insurance. Once we've checked them, your Hero Verified badge goes live.
Does verification cost homeowners anything?+
No. Verification protects homeowners and is completely free to use — posting a job and hiring verified trades costs you nothing.
