Uses the same public evidence that powers profiles, search results and comparisons — nothing hidden behind a score.
Cowboy Checker
Cowboy Checker
Check a trader name before you call. We search the public evidence we hold — reviews, platform presence, company details, and risk signals — so you can spot a cowboy before you hire one.
What the check reads
We match the name against the public evidence we hold, then flag profile strength and risk signals. It's built for the moment before you call, shortlist, or ask a trader for a quote — and it keeps thin or missing evidence visible instead of hiding it behind a single score.
Shows review count, average rating, and how many public review sites and websites back this trader.
Combines missing evidence, company status, profile depth, and credential gaps into one plain-English verdict.
Separates official register evidence from marketplace badges and self-claimed listings, so a good-looking profile doesn't overstate what's actually been verified.
Public profile match
Finds known trading names, legal names, profile slugs, service categories, and local operating evidence before you shortlist.
Risk signals
Calls out sparse reviews, thin platform coverage, missing contact details, inactive company status, and weak profile history.
Decision record
Links back to the full profile so the homeowner can inspect reviews, platform evidence, photos, endorsements, and credentials.
Before you call
Use the verdict with the evidence, not instead of it.
- Compare review volume with the trader's claimed experience and service area.
- Open the profile when the checker flags missing credentials, few sources, or company-status gaps.
- Keep quotes, deposits, insurance, and guarantee terms in writing before work starts.
Common checks
Run the checker on a known trader name, company name, or the trading name printed on a quote.