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Claim your profile. Win local work.

Defectly puts your trade in front of landlords, property managers and homeowners who need jobs done near you. Get direct assignments, quote for real defects with photos attached, and build a profile of verified reviews from completed work.

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Free contractor profile Direct work assignments Verified reviews build trust
Claim your profile. Win local work.
How it works

How Defectly works for contractors

One place to receive work, quote for jobs and grow your reputation, without chasing phone calls.

Direct assignments

Property managers assign work directly to you through the platform. Accept or decline with one click, no phone tag needed.

Quote requests

Receive quote requests for defects in your area and trade. Provide your price and timeline, and win work on merit.

Build your rating

Every completed assignment can earn you a review. Build a profile of positive ratings that helps you win future work.

Get discovered

Your profile appears in the contractor directory. Property managers search by trade, location and rating, and find you.

Verified profile

Display your accreditations and qualifications on your profile. Verification badges show property managers you are the real deal.

Clear communication

Built-in messaging keeps communication professional and on-record. No more he-said-she-said about what was agreed.

Contractor directory

Your profile, where customers are already looking

The Defectly directory is searched by trade and location. Your profile card shows your trades, service area, accreditations and verified reviews, so the right customers can find and choose you.

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Searchable by trade and location Accreditations shown on your card Reviews tied to real completed jobs
Contractor Dashboard

Manage all your assignments in one place

Your contractor dashboard shows every active assignment, pending quote request, and upcoming job. Track your workload, monitor deadlines, and stay on top of what matters.

  • All active assignments in one view
  • Pending quote requests with deadline tracking
  • Assignment messaging with property managers
  • Performance insights and review history
Join as a contractor
JM
J. Mitchell & Sons
Plumbing · Manchester
4.9
RB
Robertson Builders
General · Leeds
4.7
AE
Anderson Electrical
Electrician · Birmingham
5.0
Premium

Stand out with a premium profile

Upgrade to a premium contractor account for enhanced visibility in the directory, a verified badge on your profile, and priority placement when property managers search for your trade.

  • Enhanced directory visibility
  • Premium verified badge
  • Priority search placement
  • Featured on the public defects board
Join as a contractor
JM
J. Mitchell & Sons
Plumbing · Manchester
4.9
RB
Robertson Builders
General · Leeds
4.7
AE
Anderson Electrical
Electrician · Birmingham
5.0
Contractor FAQs

Working on Defectly - answered

How much does it cost to be a contractor on Defectly?
Setting up a contractor profile is free. You can receive direct assignments and quote requests at no cost. Premium contractor accounts (priority directory placement, verified badge, featured listing) are available as an optional upgrade.
Where does the work come from?
Property managers, private landlords and homeowners using Defectly to track defects on their properties. They search the contractor directory by trade and location, then assign work directly or request competitive quotes for specific defects.
How are reviews and ratings handled?
After a defect is verified as resolved, the property owner can leave a review based on quality of work, communication and timeliness. Reviews are tied to specific completed assignments - no fake or unverified reviews.
Do I need accreditation to join?
No, but accreditations and qualifications you upload (Gas Safe, NICEIC, Trustmark etc.) are displayed prominently on your profile and earn you a verification badge that significantly improves search visibility.
Can I respond to quote requests on the move?
Yes. Defectly works in any modern mobile browser, so you can review the defect, see photos, ask clarifying questions and submit a quote with timeline straight from your phone on a job site.
How do I get paid?
Payment arrangements are between you and the property owner - Defectly does not handle billing. The platform keeps a clear record of agreed scope, completion photos and review which makes invoicing straightforward and disputes rare.

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