Selecting our national finalists is always one of the most challenging tasks of the year. From over 5,000 nominations submitted by grateful homeowners, our vetting team has analyzed customer reviews, verified trade qualifications, and inspected reference portfolios to select the final 36 tradespeople and local businesses shortlisted for the GetBuilder Awards 2025.
These finalists represent the gold standard of UK construction—proving that quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and customer care are alive and well in the industry. In this news update, we introduce the regional finalists and explain how our strict selection process works.
Meet the regional shortlist highlights
Our finalists are divided into four main geographical groups, ensuring that trade excellence is celebrated from the South Coast to the Scottish Highlands:
The North (including Yorkshire & North West)
- Daleside Carpentry & Joinery (York): Shortlisted for their outstanding bespoke oak timber frame extensions and structural roofs.
- Apex Electrical Solutions (Newcastle): Nominated for their eco-retrofit installations, including home EV charging points and smart home energy hubs.
The Midlands & East
- Greenwood Plumbers (Nottingham): Celebrated for their rapid response times and Gas Safe boiler conversions.
- Midland Stonemasons (Derby): Shortlisted for historic stone repairs and high-end garden wall rendering.
The South (including London & South East)
- Capital Loft Conversions (London): Nominated for managing complex attic conversions under Permitted Development in historic conservation areas.
- Coastal Painters & Decorators (Brighton): Shortlisted for outstanding commercial and residential paint finishes.
Scotland & Wales
- Highland Roofers (Inverness): Celebrated for installing slate roofs under extreme weather conditions.
- Welsh Valley Landscaping (Cardiff): Shortlisted for complete modern garden transformations and porcelain paving.
Our strict vetting and selection process
To ensure that the GetBuilder Awards reflect genuine quality, every nominee went through a rigorous vetting process:
- Active Vetting Check: Verification of all trade association memberships (such as FMB, NICEIC, Gas Safe, or TrustMark) and active public liability insurance.
- Review Audit: A manual audit of customer reviews to verify that feedback is authentic, independent, and reflects high satisfaction.
- Portfolio Inspection: Reviewing photographs and blueprints of completed works to assess structural finish, compliance, and material safety.
A note from our awards coordinator
"The standard of entries this year has been incredible. Our finalists have built extensions, saved drafty homes with loft insulation, and handled emergency plumbing with stellar professionalism. They represent the elite of our trade community."
Connect with vetted tradespeople on GetBuilder
You don't have to wait for the awards to find an elite builder or plumber. GetBuilder makes it easy to match with vetted, insured local professionals:
- Post your job requirements: Outline your project specifications for free on GetBuilder.
- Compare specialist profiles: Check local builder profiles, view trade association verifications, and read customer reviews.
- Receive written quotes: Match with local experts, review transparent pricing, and select the right contractor with zero success fees.
