On Friday night, the construction industry gathered at London's iconic Wembley Stadium for the final of the GetBuilder Tradesperson Awards 2025. Now in its third year, the annual ceremony celebrates outstanding craftspeople who demonstrate exceptional technical skill, robust business standards, and dedication to their local communities.
Over 50,000 public votes were cast during the nomination process, culminating in a shortlist of 36 national finalists. Here, we outline the highlights of the night, meet the key category winners, and celebrate the tradespeople who represent the very best of the GetBuilder platform.
Celebrating excellence: Meet the 2025 winners
The awards recognized achievements across 12 distinct categories, covering traditional construction trades as well as green retrofitting, customer service, and community rescue projects:
- Builder of the Year: Thomas Bradley & Sons (Manchester). Awarded for their outstanding structural house extension and loft conversion work, maintaining a flawless 5-star customer review rating on GetBuilder across over 120 completed projects.
- Green Retrofit Specialist: EcoShield Installations (Bristol). Celebrated for their pioneering work installing energy-efficient external wall insulation and heat pump systems, helping homeowners cut energy bills in half.
- Community Hero Award: Clara Jenkins (London). Clara, a Gas Safe heating engineer, was honored for organizing a team of local tradespeople to install a new central heating system free of charge for a community center in North London.
- Apprentice of the Year: Liam Harrison (Birmingham). An exceptional 19-year-old bricklaying apprentice who has shown outstanding progress, technical precision, and work ethic.
Why trade awards matter to homeowners
For homeowners, finding a builder, plumber, or electrician you can trust is critical. The GetBuilder Awards highlight the high standards of vetting, insurance checks, and customer care that define the platform.
Every award winner and finalist has been checked for:
- Vetted Accreditation: Active trade body credentials (such as FMB, Gas Safe, NICEIC, or TrustMark).
- Financial and Insurance Safety: Up-to-date public liability insurance and solid business history.
- Customer Satisfaction: Verified, independent feedback from real homeowners on GetBuilder, confirming clear pricing and structural quality.
A message from our CEO
Speaking at the Wembley ceremony, GetBuilder CEO stated:
"Our mission has always been to build trust in the construction sector. Tonight's winners prove that the vast majority of tradespeople are hard-working, highly skilled, and deeply committed to delivering great service. We are incredibly proud to host these awards and support the growth of local trade businesses across the UK."
Hire award-winning tradespeople on GetBuilder
Looking to start a home extension, kitchen remodel, or boiler upgrade? With GetBuilder, you can connect with verified local professionals, including our award finalists:
- Post your requirements: Detail your project size, budget, and timeline for free on GetBuilder.
- Compare specialist profiles: Match with local vetted professionals, view portfolio photos, and read verified customer reviews.
- Receive transparent quotes: Compare detailed estimates from local specialists with zero success fees.
