It is free to use Service.com.au to search the tradie directory, compare businesses, and contact a business about your job.

Search the directory

1
Open the homepage search

Go to the Service.com.au homepage and scroll down to the Find Professionals section.

Find Professionals section on the Service.com.au homepage
Find Professionals section on the Service.com.au homepage
2
Open Search Directory

Click on the Search Directory tab.

Search Directory tab in the homepage search section
Search Directory tab in the homepage search section
3
Enter the service you need

In the I'm looking for... field, start typing the service you need, then select the right option from the drop-down list.

Service search field showing service suggestions in the drop-down list
Service search field showing service suggestions in the drop-down list
4
Enter your location

In the Postcode field, enter your suburb, location, or postcode, then select the right option from the drop-down list.

Location and postcode field with suburb suggestions
Location and postcode field with suburb suggestions
5
View matching businesses

Click on Go to see matching businesses.

Go button used to run the directory search
Go button used to run the directory search

Request a quote from a business

Once you find a business that suits your job, you can request a quote to compare your options. You are not required to hire a business after requesting a quote.

1
Start the quote request

Click on the Get a Quote button next to the business name.

Get a Quote button beside a business listing
Get a Quote button beside a business listing
2
Complete the quote form

Enter your job details and location, then submit the form.

Quote request form for entering job details and location
Quote request form for entering job details and location

Message a business directly

1
Open the business profile

Click on the business name to open the profile page.

Business listing selected from directory search results
Business listing selected from directory search results
2
Open the message form

On the profile page, click on Message at the top.

Message button at the top of a business profile page
Message button at the top of a business profile page
3
Add your details

Enter your contact details and a short description of your job.

Message form for entering contact details and job description
Message form for entering contact details and job description
4
Send your message

Tick the I'm not a robot box, then click on Submit Quote Request.

Quote request form showing the robot check box and submit button
Quote request form showing the robot check box and submit button

Contact a business by phone

1
View the phone number

Click on Call to open a pop-up with the business phone number.

Call button on a business profile that opens the phone number
Call button on a business profile that opens the phone number