🔍 Checkatrade Scraper - AI-Powered UK Tradespeople Data Extraction

Extract structured data from Checkatrade with this powerful scraper. Built for developers, AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT), and automation workflows via Apify MCP integration. Get verified UK tradespeople listings including electricians, plumbers, builders, and more.

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✨ Features

• 🤖 AI Agent Ready - Works seamlessly with Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI agents via Apify MCP
• 🔄 Full Pagination - Automatically scrapes all pages
• 🌍 Proxy Support - Residential proxies included for Cloudflare bypass
• 📊 Multiple Export Formats - JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML
• ⚡ Fast & Reliable - Optimized for speed and accuracy with Camoufox stealth browser
• 🛡️ Anti-Bot Protection - Handles Cloudflare protection automatically
• 🔍 Advanced Filtering - Trade category, location, minimum rating
• ✅ Verified Data - Extract verification status and review counts

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🚀 Quick Start

Via Apify Console

1. Go to Apify Console
2. Configure input fields:
   • Trade: Select category (electricians, plumbers, builders, etc.)
   • Location: Enter city, town, or postcode
   • Max Results: Set limit (default: 3)
3. Click Run and download results

Via API (Python)

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient('YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN')

run = client.actor('fervent_bus/checkatrade-scraper').call(run_input={
    'trade': 'electricians',
    'location': 'Manchester',
    'minRating': 4.5,
    'maxResults': 50
})

# Fetch results
items = client.dataset(run['defaultDatasetId']).list_items().items
for item in items:
    print(f"{item['name']} - {item['rating']} stars - {item['location']}")

Via API (JavaScript)

const ApifyClient = require('apify-client');

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('fervent_bus/checkatrade-scraper').call({
    trade: 'plumbers',
    location: 'London',
    minRating: 4.0,
    maxResults: 50
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(item => console.log(`${item.name} - ${item.rating} ⭐`));

Via cURL

curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/fervent_bus~checkatrade-scraper/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "trade": "builders",
    "location": "Birmingham",
    "maxResults": 100
  }'

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📥 Input Configuration

Field	Type	Description	Required
trade	String	Trade category (electricians, plumbers, builders, carpenters, painters-decorators, roofers, gardeners, heating-engineers, bathroom-fitters, kitchen-fitters, plasterers, tilers, locksmiths, window-fitters, flooring-specialists)	✅
location	String	City, town, or postcode to search near (default: London)	✅
minRating	Number	Filter by minimum star rating (0-5, default: 0 for no filter)	❌
maxResults	Integer	Maximum results to scrape (default: 3, range: 1-10000)	❌
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings (RESIDENTIAL group required for Cloudflare)	❌

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📤 Output Structure

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.checkatrade.com/tradespeople/john-smith-electrical",
    "name": "John Smith Electrical Services",
    "trade": "electricians",
    "rating": "4.9",
    "reviewCount": 127,
    "location": "Manchester, Greater Manchester",
    "description": "Fully qualified electrician with 15+ years experience. NICEIC approved contractor.",
    "verified": true,
    "scrapedAt": "2026-10-08T05:15:00.000Z"
  }
]

Field Descriptions

Field	Type	Description
url	String	Direct link to tradesperson's Checkatrade profile
name	String	Business or tradesperson name
trade	String	Trade category (electrician, plumber, builder, etc.)
rating	String	Average star rating (0-5 scale)
reviewCount	Integer	Total number of customer reviews
location	String	Operating location (city, region, or postcode)
description	String	Business description and services offered
verified	Boolean	Whether tradesperson is verified by Checkatrade
scrapedAt	String	ISO 8601 timestamp when data was collected

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💡 Use Cases

🎯 Lead Generation

Build targeted lists of verified UK tradespeople for B2B sales outreach, supplier partnerships, or franchise recruitment.

📊 Market Research

Analyze competitor density, pricing trends, and service offerings across different UK regions and trade categories.

🏠 Property Development

Find reliable contractors for construction, renovation, and maintenance projects with verified reviews and ratings.

💰 Business Intelligence

Track tradesperson availability, specialization trends, and market gaps for strategic planning and investment decisions.

🤖 AI Agent Workflows

Integrate with Claude Code, ChatGPT plugins, or custom AI agents via Apify MCP for automated contractor sourcing, comparison reports, and recommendation systems.

📈 CRM Enrichment

Enrich customer databases with verified tradesperson profiles, contact information, and service areas for automated marketing campaigns.

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❓ FAQ

Does it handle pagination?

Yes! The scraper automatically follows pagination to collect all available results up to your maxResults limit.

Can I use proxies?

Absolutely. RESIDENTIAL proxy group is required and pre-configured for bypassing Cloudflare protection. Configure via proxyConfiguration input.

What export formats are supported?

JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), HTML, RSS, and XML. Download from Apify Console or fetch via API.

Is it compatible with AI agents?

✅ Yes! This actor works with Claude Code, ChatGPT, and other AI agents through Apify MCP integration. Use it directly from your AI assistant for automated contractor sourcing and research.

How often can I run it?

As often as you need! Runs are limited only by your Apify subscription plan.

Does it bypass Cloudflare protection?

Yes, we use Camoufox stealth browser with residential proxies, humanized browsing patterns, and GeoIP targeting to reliably bypass Cloudflare and other anti-bot systems.

Can I filter by rating?

Yes! Use the minRating parameter to filter results by minimum star rating (0-5 scale).

What trade categories are supported?

All major Checkatrade categories: electricians, plumbers, builders, carpenters, painters-decorators, roofers, gardeners, heating-engineers, bathroom-fitters, kitchen-fitters, plasterers, tilers, locksmiths, window-fitters, and flooring-specialists.

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💰 Pricing

Event Type	Price	Description
💵 Per Result	$0.005	Each tradesperson profile scraped
🚀 Actor Start	$0.05	One-time fee per run

Example: Scraping 100 tradespeople = $0.05 (start) + $0.50 (100 × $0.005) = $0.55 total

View detailed pricing

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🔗 Links

• 🏠 Actor Page
• 📚 Apify Documentation
• 💬 Support
• 🐙 GitHub Repository

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📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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Built with ❤️ for developers and AI agents. Compatible with Claude, ChatGPT & AI automation via Apify MCP.