Don't take their
word for it...
Anyone can claim to be local, insured, and qualified. VIA independently checks that tradespeople are who they say they are, based where they claim to be, and hold the credentials they advertise.
How it works
Check in seconds
Spot the Badge
See the VIA badge on a van, website, or marketing material.
Search Company
Type the company's VIA number into our verification tool.
Checked or Not
Instantly see whether the business has been checked.
Spot the Badge
See the VIA badge on a van, website, or marketing material.
Search Company
Type the company's VIA number into our verification tool.
Checked or Not
Instantly see whether the business has been checked.
Why it matters
Anyone can put anything online.
VIA checks what's actually true.
When a tradesperson is VIA checked, it means we've independently audited the claims they make about their business. Every VIA member has been checked across the following:
Address & locality
Confirmed as a genuine operating address. Not a virtual office, PO box, or registered address in a different area.
Insurance & accreditations
Public liability cover verified. Gas Safe, NICEIC, FENSA and other certifications checked against official registers.
Digital footprint
Website, socials, and reviews all checked for consistency and genuine business activity.
Contact & public records
Phone number confirmed as genuine and not a virtual local number. All public records checked.
Guides and advice
Protect yourself before you hire
For tradespeople
Verified. Insured. Accountable.
You do the work. VIA proves the rest. Give customers independent proof that everything you claim about your business is actually true.
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