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Trades and services in London

7,630 businesses are listed in London across 48 trades and services. The biggest groups are builders, handymen and cleaners. The busiest postcode districts are WC2H, EC1V and N1. 42 manage their own profile on GotAPal.

Businesses listed
7,630
Trades and services
48
Run their own profile
42
Busiest district
WC2H
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Figures from GotAPal's listings, updated 16 October 2026.

Trades in London

5,656 trade businesses in 29 trades. The most listed in London are builders (1,952), handymen (1,792) and electricians (292). For one-off jobs, ask about qualifications and insurance, and get more than one quote.

Builders1,9525 run their own profileHandymen1,7924 run their own profileElectricians2924 run their own profileCar mechanics261Plumbers237Roofers1351 runs its own profileCarpenters1281 runs its own profileFlooring specialists1081 runs its own profileWindow fitters991 runs its own profileArchitects911 runs its own profileLandscape designers76Painters and decorators623 run their own profileLocksmiths60Scaffolders55Kitchen fitters461 runs its own profilePlasterers381 runs its own profileBathroom fitters36Security system installers31Surveyors29HVAC technicians23Gas engineers201 runs its own profileInterior designers191 runs its own profileAlarm and CCTV installers181 runs its own profileTilers18Damp proofing specialists11Solar installers11Drainage specialists4Aerial and satellite installers2EV charger installers2

Services in London

1,008 service businesses in 15 services. The most listed in London are cleaners (618), gardeners (106) and computer repair firms (73). For jobs that come round again, ask what each visit includes, how often they come and what it costs per visit.

Cleaners6182 run their own profileGardeners1062 run their own profileComputer repair firms73Pest control firms634 run their own profileRemoval companies48Carpet cleaners351 runs its own profileWindow cleaners33Skip hire firms19Storage firms5MOT centres3Makeup artists11 runs its own profileMortgage brokers1Phone repair firms1Pool maintenance firms1Tutors11 runs its own profile

For businesses in London

12 business suppliers in 4 lines of work. The most listed in London are fire safety firms (9), graphic designers (1) and marketing consultants (1). Suppliers that work mainly with other businesses. Ask about contracts, invoices and the paperwork you need to keep.

Fire safety firms9Graphic designers11 runs its own profileMarketing consultants11 runs its own profileWaste management firms1

Top business suppliers in London

The top three for each kind of supplier: businesses that run their own profile first, then those with reviews.

London businesses that run their own profile

These businesses have claimed their GotAPal listing, so the details, services and photos come from the business itself.

What people look for in London

The London searches that most often bring people to GotAPal from Google.

Where in London

The busiest postcode districts for listings. WC2H has the most, with 500. Choose one to see the businesses there.

Towns near London

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 London businesses here do most.

Questions about London

How many trades and services are listed in London?

7,630 businesses in 48 trades and services are listed in London on GotAPal. The biggest groups are builders (1,952), handymen (1,792), cleaners (618), electricians (292) and car mechanics (261).

Which parts of London are they in?

By postcode district: WC2H (500), EC1V (475), N1 (254), EC2A (239), W1W (236) and NW10 (115).

Do any London businesses manage their own GotAPal profile?

Yes. 42 have claimed their profile, so the details, photos and services come from the business. The rest are listed from public records.

Which towns near London also have trades listed?

The nearest are Ealing, Barking, Barnet, Beckenham and Brentford.

Is it free to find a local business in London 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 London?

42 London businesses already run their own profile. Find your listing, claim it free and add your services, photos and the areas you cover. No lead fees, no commission.

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