Getting Started as a Service Professional on Matchouse

Offer your skills, grow your business, and connect with high-intent clients — all from one place. Whether you’re a tradesperson, tech expert, cleaner, designer, tutor, or consultant, Matchouse helps you find the right work faster.

Last updated 7 months ago

Why Join as a Service Professional?

Matchouse is more than a property platform — it’s a service marketplace where professionals like you can:

  • Offer your services to landlords, tenants, buyers, and agents

  • Receive direct job requests in your category

  • List one-off or ongoing services with flexible pricing

  • Build your reputation with reviews and verified credentials

  • Work locally or remotely, based on what you offer

🛠️ From plumbing to graphic design, every skill matters on Matchouse.

Step-by-Step: Getting Started

Step 1: Create Your Account

  • Visit matchouse.com

  • Sign up with a valid email address

  • Choose “Service Professional” as your role

  • Verify your email to activate your account

You can also switch to this role anytime from your profile settings if you’re already logged in under a different role.

Step 2: Set Up Your Professional Profile

This is how users discover and trust your services.

Include:

  • Your full name or business name

  • Profile photo or logo

  • Location and service area (e.g. London, Remote, UK-wide)

  • Categories and types of services you offer

  • Pricing, response time, and availability

  • Short bio or company description

  • Contact details (optional: phone, WhatsApp, business email)

✅ Verified profiles with complete details get more visibility and higher conversion rates.

Optional: Verify Your Identity

You can choose to verify your ID to stand out as a trusted professional.

Benefit of Verification Details

Builds Trust

Users are more likely to hire verified pros

One-Time Fee (£3.99)

Pay once to activate the verified badge

Displayed on Profile

Shows alongside your name and category

How to Get Jobs on Matchouse

There are two ways to receive work:

Option

What It Does

Create a Service Listing

Let users find and hire you for specific services

Receive Service Requests

Get matched when users post a request in your category

You can do both. Each service you add improves your discoverability.

How the Matching Works

  • Users post requests (e.g. “Install CCTV”, “End-of-tenancy clean”)

  • Matchouse instantly matches those jobs with professionals in that category and location

  • You’ll receive the lead with job details and budget (if provided)

  • Respond, quote, or negotiate directly via chat

Managing Offers and Payments

  • You can send offers in chat with custom pricing

  • If the user accepts, your booking is confirmed

  • Payments are arranged outside the platform (for now), but a secure payment system is coming soon

🔒 Keep communication on-platform for clarity and to build your reputation.

FAQs

Do I need a business license?

You don’t need one to register, but if your trade requires qualifications (e.g. Gas Safe, RICS, DBS), you should mention or upload them for trust.

Is this only for home-related services?

Not at all. Matchouse supports a wide range of professionals including:

  • Trades & Repairs

  • Cleaning & Maintenance

  • IT, Web & Software

  • Photography & Creative

  • Legal & Finance

  • Events & Pet Care

  • Tutoring & Educational

How do I get reviews?

Clients can leave a review after a completed job. More reviews mean more visibility and trust.

Can I work across different roles?

Yes. You can switch between “Service Professional” and other roles (e.g. Buyer, Tenant) anytime using your profile settings.

Need Help?

Click the live chat icon on the website if you have questions about setting up your services or responding to leads. You can also browse more guides in the Getting Started section.