HouseWise for Professionals
Clearer job scope, fewer surprises, and a workflow that protects your time.
Start free — upgrade when you want a proper back-office.
Efficiency. Transparency.
Control.
HouseWise is built to reduce admin and misunderstandings: structured job scope, clear booking rules, and an audit trail that protects both sides. Take the jobs you want, when you want them — with fewer “surprise” callouts.
How jobs flow
A simple, repeatable workflow — designed to reduce wasted visits and protect your time.
Create your profile, add trade categories, and upload ID/insurance/certificates (where relevant). Verified pros are prioritised.
See structured scope, photos, access notes and constraints. Quote faster, accept only the jobs you want.
Customer pays a Booking Fee (Deposit + Platform Fee). Deposit is credited against your invoice.
Invoice through HouseWise for clean records. Better performance improves allocation over time.
What you get (even on Free)
- Marketplace jobs up to £10,000.
- Structured booking: scope + photos + availability + access notes.
- 24h cancellation rules with clear deposit handling.
- Invoicing + audit trail (reduces disputes).
- Customer notifications: reminders, confirmations, status updates.
Good for
Free vs Pro — feature comparison
Shared platform fundamentals come first. Pro adds the tools that increase throughput, reduce admin and unlock larger job flows.
| Feature | Trader (Free) | Trader Pro | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared (Free + Pro) | |||
Marketplace jobs (up to £10k) Free Pros can complete HouseWise jobs up to £10,000. | Yes | Yes | i |
Structured booking engine (Steps 1–4) Collects job scope, photos, availability, access notes, and sets expectations. | Yes | Yes | i |
Cancellation rules (24h) Cancel before 24h → deposit refunded. After 24h → deposit lost (platform fee retained). | Yes | Yes | i |
Customer payments (card via gateway) Card payments incur a card processing fee from the gateway; we show this transparently. | Yes | Yes | i |
Invoicing (required) Mandatory operationally: clear records, audit trail, disputes reduced. | Yes | Yes | i |
Smart alerts to customers Visit reminders, confirmations, and status updates. | Yes | Yes | i |
| Pro-only | |||
Jobs over £10k Handled on Pro via invoice / payment link / bank transfer. | No | Yes | i |
Diary / calendar Built-in scheduling so jobs don’t clash. | No | Yes | i |
Smart booking (conflict detection) Suggests alternative slots automatically when there’s a conflict. | No | Yes | i |
External jobs (outside marketplace) Bring your own customers and manage them in HouseWise. | No | Yes | i |
Invoice / payment link + bank transfer option Pro supports “pay by invoice/link” and bank transfer. Card fee transparency still applies when card is used. | No | Yes | i |
AI phone line (24/7 receptionist) Answer calls, capture job details, route to the right workflow. | No | Yes | i |
Accountant exports + reports Exports and summaries for bookkeeping. | No | Yes | i |
VAT tracking Simple VAT visibility across invoices and payments. | No | Yes | i |
Business automations Automate comms, follow-ups, payment chasing, and reminders. | Limited | Advanced | i |
Growth insights (where demand is) Category/area demand signals + suggestions to grow revenue. | No | Yes | i |
Have questions? Get in touch.
If you want to partner, onboard multiple trades, or discuss how verification works for your category — we’ll help.