Trusted Trader Case Studies
Trusted Trader is a Trading Standards initiative. Applicants go through a rigorous vetting process by Trading Standards Officers. If accepted, members are then monitored throughout the life of their membership.
Below are case studies and feedback from vetted members across different schemes. If you think Trusted Trader membership would be beneficial for your business, apply to join or if you have any questions, please contact us.
Listen to Trusted Trader Ross Marley from RDM Property Maintenance discussing his experience as a member of the East Renfrewshire Trusted Trader scheme.
East Ayrshire Trusted Trader members Premier Gas & Mechanical Solutions Ltd and I&S Lock Service discuss their experiences of being on the East Ayrshire Trusted Trader Scheme.
West Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader members John Doherty and Co Ltd and Joe Walkers Flooring discuss their experiences of being on the West Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader Scheme.
Listen to Trusted Traders Strathmore SWJ Bathroom Solutions, Quick Pick Locksmiths and Vue Window Blinds discussing their experience as members of the East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader scheme.
Listen to Trusted Traders Northbank Contracts Ltd, NuTech Cleaning and We Love your boiler discussing their experience as members of the Renfrewshire Trusted Trader scheme.
Listen to Trusted Traders A & K Cleaning Services, Claymore Lock and Safe Company and Mac Mac Cleaning Services Ltd discussing their experience as members of the East Lothian Trusted Trader scheme.
Listen to Trusted Traders A. Dawson Roofing Services, Kingdom Electricians and Patplus discussing their experience as members of the Fife Trusted Trader scheme.
Listen to Trusted Traders Strathmore Roofing Ltd, Stable Kitchens, Lock & Roll Security and Links Cabs Carnoustie discussing their experience as members of the Angus Trusted Trader scheme.
“We joined because we saw that being a part of Edinburgh Trusted Trader was an opportunity for us to showcase the excellent service that we offer to a wider audience via a trusted and reputable scheme.”
“A substantial number of new customers have found us via Edinburgh Trusted Trader” read more
Kevin O’Donnell is the owner of Joinery and Gardens Dunbar, having started the company in 2014 after deciding to put his 40 years of carpentry experience and his love of garden maintenance to good use.
“Scheme membership has been the deciding factor in a few of my quotes being accepted.” read more
James from Wilson Roofing joined Fife Trusted trader in October 2018. Since being accepted on the scheme, he has seen, has been a huge increase in workload.
“Joining the scheme was the best decision I have made as it has increased my business 10-fold.” read more
Stephen and Wendy Anderson own and manage S and W Property Solutions Edinburgh, tackling everything from landscaping projects to building works.
They attribute around 25% - 30% of their business being generated through the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme. read more
Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Source Electronics, Specialized Signs and GW & JS Construction discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Hubbub Know How Home Technology, GR Window & Door Specialists and BANN Joinery & Building discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Lockstar Lock & Key Company, JDS Gardening Edinburgh and The Edinburgh Shutter Co discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Fife Trusted Trader members, Thistle Locks & Alarms, AMC Removals, Shadow Blinds and Living Solutions talk about their experience about being part of the Fife Trusted Trader Scheme.
Craig is the Owner Operator of Spruce Garden Services which he started on his own in 2009 but has now grown to 23 members of staff.
He attributes approximately 25% of his new business directly to his membership of the Edinburgh Trusted Trader scheme. read more
Andrew started tiling in 2001, before starting his own business in 2006. He joined the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme in May 2017.
“due to the amount of work through trusted trader I have had to make applications for credit accounts with many suppliers to keep up with demand.” read more
Sandy Ramage is the proprietor of AW Ramage and has been a Trusted Trader since 2013.
"Through its brand, platform and promotion, joining the East Lothian Trusted Trader has assisted A W Ramage Electricians to expand its reputation in East Lothian." read more
Fife Pest Control Services has been a Trusted Trader since 2017.
“The Trusted Trader scheme was one of the best marketing decision Fife Pest Control Services made and logos are displayed on our website and our vans with pride.” read more
Forth Blinds is owned by Philip O’Brien and Colin Mercer, who joined the Trusted Trader scheme in August 2016.
“As far as Forth Blinds are concerned, joining is a ‘no brainer’ for a local business and we cover the cost of our annual membership several times over every year!” read more
Lumen Electrical Services Ltd is owned by Andrew Walker and was founded in 2015.
Andrew is currently growing his workforce to help him with the work he receives from the scheme. “I’m in the process of recruiting both a full-time electrician and apprentice." read more
GW & JS Construction Ltd is an Edinburgh based roofing company owned and operated by Guy Wright & Jason Staines.
"Membership has been a major boost for our business with increased leads and secured work." read more
Below are case studies and feedback from vetted members across different schemes. If you think Trusted Trader membership would be beneficial for your business, apply to join or if you have any questions, please contact us.
East Renfrewshire Trusted Trader member RDM Property Maintenance
Tuesday 05 March 2024Listen to Trusted Trader Ross Marley from RDM Property Maintenance discussing his experience as a member of the East Renfrewshire Trusted Trader scheme.
East Ayrshire Trusted Trader members talking about the scheme
Tuesday 15 August 2023East Ayrshire Trusted Trader members Premier Gas & Mechanical Solutions Ltd and I&S Lock Service discuss their experiences of being on the East Ayrshire Trusted Trader Scheme.
West Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader members talking about the scheme
Tuesday 15 August 2023West Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader members John Doherty and Co Ltd and Joe Walkers Flooring discuss their experiences of being on the West Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader Scheme.
East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Wednesday 26 July 2023Listen to Trusted Traders Strathmore SWJ Bathroom Solutions, Quick Pick Locksmiths and Vue Window Blinds discussing their experience as members of the East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader scheme.
Renfrewshire Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Tuesday 25 July 2023Listen to Trusted Traders Northbank Contracts Ltd, NuTech Cleaning and We Love your boiler discussing their experience as members of the Renfrewshire Trusted Trader scheme.
East Lothian Trusted - Trader members talking about the scheme
Tuesday 25 July 2023Listen to Trusted Traders A & K Cleaning Services, Claymore Lock and Safe Company and Mac Mac Cleaning Services Ltd discussing their experience as members of the East Lothian Trusted Trader scheme.
Fife Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Tuesday 25 July 2023Listen to Trusted Traders A. Dawson Roofing Services, Kingdom Electricians and Patplus discussing their experience as members of the Fife Trusted Trader scheme.
Angus Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Monday 24 July 2023Listen to Trusted Traders Strathmore Roofing Ltd, Stable Kitchens, Lock & Roll Security and Links Cabs Carnoustie discussing their experience as members of the Angus Trusted Trader scheme.
Celsius Plumbing and Heating
Friday 28 October 2022“A substantial number of new customers have found us via Edinburgh Trusted Trader” read more
Joinery and Gardens Dunbar
Wednesday 29 April 2020“Scheme membership has been the deciding factor in a few of my quotes being accepted.” read more
Wilson Roofing
Wednesday 29 January 2020“Joining the scheme was the best decision I have made as it has increased my business 10-fold.” read more
S and W Property Solutions Edinburgh
Thursday 23 January 2020They attribute around 25% - 30% of their business being generated through the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme. read more
Edinburgh Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Wednesday 13 October 2019Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Source Electronics, Specialized Signs and GW & JS Construction discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Edinburgh Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Wednesday 06 October 2019Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Hubbub Know How Home Technology, GR Window & Door Specialists and BANN Joinery & Building discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Edinburgh Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Wednesday 25 September 2019Edinburgh Trusted Trader members Lockstar Lock & Key Company, JDS Gardening Edinburgh and The Edinburgh Shutter Co discuss their experiences of being on the Edinburgh Trusted Trader Scheme.
Fife Trusted Trader - members talking about the scheme
Wednesday 16 September 2019Fife Trusted Trader members, Thistle Locks & Alarms, AMC Removals, Shadow Blinds and Living Solutions talk about their experience about being part of the Fife Trusted Trader Scheme.
Spruce Garden Services - Edinburgh Trusted Trader
Thursday 15 November 2018He attributes approximately 25% of his new business directly to his membership of the Edinburgh Trusted Trader scheme. read more
Apex Tiling Services - Edinburgh Trusted Trader
Wednesday 06 November 2018“due to the amount of work through trusted trader I have had to make applications for credit accounts with many suppliers to keep up with demand.” read more
A W Ramage - East Lothian Trusted Trader
Friday 05 October 2018"Through its brand, platform and promotion, joining the East Lothian Trusted Trader has assisted A W Ramage Electricians to expand its reputation in East Lothian." read more
Fife Pest Control Services - Fife Trusted Trader
Tuesday 02 October 2018“The Trusted Trader scheme was one of the best marketing decision Fife Pest Control Services made and logos are displayed on our website and our vans with pride.” read more
Forth Blinds - East Lothian Trusted Trader
Thursday 27 September 2018“As far as Forth Blinds are concerned, joining is a ‘no brainer’ for a local business and we cover the cost of our annual membership several times over every year!” read more
Lumen Electrical Services Ltd - Edinburgh Trusted Trader
Tuesday 25 September 2018Andrew is currently growing his workforce to help him with the work he receives from the scheme. “I’m in the process of recruiting both a full-time electrician and apprentice." read more
GW & JS Construction Ltd - Edinburgh Trusted Trader
Tuesday 04 September 2018"Membership has been a major boost for our business with increased leads and secured work." read more