Trades and services in Durham
110 businesses are listed in Durham across 19 trades and services. The biggest groups are builders, handymen and electricians. The busiest postcode districts are DH1, DH7 and DH6. 1 manages its own profile on GotAPal.
- Businesses listed
- 110
- Trades and services
- 19
- Run their own profile
- 1
- Busiest district
- DH1
Figures from GotAPal's listings, updated 17 October 2026.
Trades in Durham
82 trade businesses in 15 trades. The most listed in Durham are builders (22), handymen (11) and electricians (8). For one-off jobs, ask about qualifications and insurance, and get more than one quote.
Services in Durham
9 service businesses in 4 services. The most listed in Durham are cleaners (5), gardeners (2) and MOT centres (1). For jobs that come round again, ask what each visit includes, how often they come and what it costs per visit.
Durham businesses that run their own profile
This business has claimed its GotAPal listing, so the details, services and photos come from the business itself.
- Durham Painters✓ Claimed
Painting and decorating introductions in Durham.
More Durham profiles to look at
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What people look for in Durham
The Durham searches that most often bring people to GotAPal from Google.
Where in Durham
The busiest postcode districts for listings. DH1 has the most, with 24. Choose one to see the businesses there.
Towns near Durham
Many businesses cover more than one town. These are the nearest with their own GotAPal page.
Before you hire: cost guides
UK price guides for the jobs Durham businesses here do most.
Questions about Durham
How many trades and services are listed in Durham?
110 businesses in 19 trades and services are listed in Durham on GotAPal. The biggest groups are builders (22), handymen (11), electricians (8), car mechanics (7) and plumbers (6).
Which parts of Durham are they in?
By postcode district: DH1 (24), DH7 (21), DH6 (6) and DL13 (1).
Do any Durham businesses manage their own GotAPal profile?
Yes. 1 has claimed its profile, so the details, photos and services come from the business. The rest are listed from public records.
Which towns near Durham also have trades listed?
The nearest are Ashington, Chester le Street, Houghton le Spring, Stanley and Washington.
Is it free to find a local business in Durham on GotAPal?
Yes. Contacting a business and posting a job are free, and GotAPal charges no lead fees or commission to either side. GotAPal doesn't vet the businesses it lists, so check insurance and qualifications before you hire.
Run a business in Durham?
1 Durham business already runs its own profile. Find your listing, claim it free and add your services, photos and the areas you cover. No lead fees, no commission.