# HouseJester > UK home-improvement directory: 575 listings backed by 525,647 Companies House records across 21 categories in 290 UK cities, plus original data reports on UK trade businesses and free tax and pay tools for tradespeople. Generated 2026-10-12. HouseJester helps UK homeowners find and check builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers, kitchen fitters and other home-improvement firms, with a free "company check" of each firm's Companies House record (status, age, filings, strike-off notices). Businesses can claim a free profile. ## Data reports (original research, free to cite with a link; CSVs available) - [UK Trade Firms Facing Strike-Off: Trade Index September 2026](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-trade-index-september-2026): 10.6% of UK home-trade companies are proposed for strike-off or in liquidation/administration vs 9.1% of all companies; plastering highest at 13.8%. - [How Long Do Trade Businesses Last? UK Trade Survival Index](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-trade-survival-index): 47.8% of trade companies set up in 2019-2020 were still registered five years later (all companies 43.6%); joinery 54.2% best, painting and decorating 35.8% worst. - [UK Trade Tracker](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-trade-tracker): monthly counts of trade companies formed and dissolved, by trade, updated on the 8th of each month. - [Fastest-Growing Trades in the UK 2026](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-trade-business-boom-2026): new home-improvement companies up 33% in January-August 2026; joinery +56%, roofing +44%, plumbing and heating +43%. - [All reports](https://housejester.com/reports) ## Guides and calculators (2026/27 rates) - [Self-employed tax calculator for tradespeople](https://housejester.com/guides/self-employed-tax-calculator): Income Tax, Class 4 NI, payments on account and CIS. - [CIS calculator](https://housejester.com/guides/cis-calculator): CIS deduction on an invoice (20%/30%/0% of labour) and refund estimate. - [CIS registration](https://housejester.com/guides/cis-registration): how subcontractors register; gross payment status tests. - [Sole trader vs limited company](https://housejester.com/guides/sole-trader-vs-limited-company): take-home pay comparison calculator. - [Dividend tax calculator](https://housejester.com/guides/dividend-tax-calculator): 10.75% / 35.75% / 39.35% rates and best salary/dividend split. - [VAT for tradespeople](https://housejester.com/guides/vat-for-tradespeople): £90,000 threshold, construction reverse charge, 0%/5% building work. - [Highest paid trades in the UK](https://housejester.com/guides/highest-paid-trades-uk): ONS ASHE 2025 median pay by trade, with pages for [electricians](https://housejester.com/guides/salary/electrician), [plumbers](https://housejester.com/guides/salary/plumber), [bricklayers](https://housejester.com/guides/salary/bricklayer) and [carpenters](https://housejester.com/guides/salary/carpenter). - [Active proposal to strike off explained](https://housejester.com/guides/companies-house-strike-off), [company dissolved](https://housejester.com/guides/company-dissolved), [how to close a limited company (DS01)](https://housejester.com/guides/close-a-limited-company). - [Trade business names](https://housejester.com/guides/trade-business-names): name patterns from 330,000 UK trade companies. - [All guides](https://housejester.com/guides) ## Categories (21) - [Fitted Kitchens](https://housejester.com/categories/fitted-kitchens): 25 verified businesses — Bespoke fitted kitchen designers and suppliers across the UK - [Bathrooms](https://housejester.com/categories/bathrooms): 20 verified businesses — Bathroom design, installation and renovation specialists - [Flooring](https://housejester.com/categories/flooring): 21 verified businesses — Flooring suppliers and installation services - [Furniture](https://housejester.com/categories/furniture): 76 verified businesses — Home and office furniture retailers - [Bedrooms](https://housejester.com/categories/bedrooms): 20 verified businesses — Bedroom furniture and fitted bedroom specialists - [Windows & Doors](https://housejester.com/categories/windows-doors): 25 verified businesses — Window and door suppliers and installers - [Lighting](https://housejester.com/categories/lighting): 19 verified businesses — Lighting suppliers and designers - [Home Improvements](https://housejester.com/categories/home-improvements): 20 verified businesses — General home improvement services and contractors - [Interior Design](https://housejester.com/categories/interior-design): 27 verified businesses — Interior designers and design services - [Soft Furnishings](https://housejester.com/categories/soft-furnishings): 21 verified businesses — Curtains, blinds, cushions and soft furnishing suppliers - [Tiles](https://housejester.com/categories/tiles): 17 verified businesses — Tile suppliers and tiling services - [Paint & Wallpaper](https://housejester.com/categories/paint-wallpaper): 18 verified businesses — Paint and wallpaper suppliers and decorators - [Heating & Plumbing](https://housejester.com/categories/heating-plumbing): 52 verified businesses — Heating and plumbing specialists - [Conservatories](https://housejester.com/categories/conservatories): 22 verified businesses — Conservatory design and installation - [Appliances](https://housejester.com/categories/appliances): 41 verified businesses — Home and kitchen appliance retailers - [Garden & Outdoor](https://housejester.com/categories/garden-outdoor): 39 verified businesses — Garden furniture and outdoor living specialists - [Storage Solutions](https://housejester.com/categories/storage-solutions): 19 verified businesses — Storage and organization specialists - [Home Security](https://housejester.com/categories/home-security): 18 verified businesses — Home security systems and services - [Roofing](https://housejester.com/categories/roofing): 26 verified businesses — Roofing contractors and services - [Building Services](https://housejester.com/categories/building-services): 28 verified businesses — Building contractors and construction services - [Eco & Sustainable](https://housejester.com/categories/eco-sustainable): 21 verified businesses — Eco-friendly and sustainable home products ## Featured Businesses (0) ## Top Cities (290 total) - [London](https://housejester.com/cities/london): 117 businesses - [Manchester](https://housejester.com/cities/manchester): 12 businesses - [Sheffield](https://housejester.com/cities/sheffield): 9 businesses - [Northampton](https://housejester.com/cities/northampton): 7 businesses - [Glasgow](https://housejester.com/cities/glasgow): 6 businesses - [Leeds](https://housejester.com/cities/leeds): 6 businesses - [Nottingham](https://housejester.com/cities/nottingham): 6 businesses - [Bolton](https://housejester.com/cities/bolton): 5 businesses - [Bristol](https://housejester.com/cities/bristol): 5 businesses - [Stoke-on-Trent](https://housejester.com/cities/stoke-on-trent): 5 businesses - [Bath](https://housejester.com/cities/bath): 4 businesses - [Birmingham](https://housejester.com/cities/birmingham): 4 businesses - [Bradford](https://housejester.com/cities/bradford): 4 businesses - [Coventry](https://housejester.com/cities/coventry): 4 businesses - [Doncaster](https://housejester.com/cities/doncaster): 4 businesses - [Huddersfield](https://housejester.com/cities/huddersfield): 4 businesses - [Nationwide](https://housejester.com/cities/nationwide): 4 businesses - [Norwich](https://housejester.com/cities/norwich): 4 businesses - [Cardiff](https://housejester.com/cities/cardiff): 3 businesses - [Coulsdon](https://housejester.com/cities/coulsdon): 3 businesses - [Edinburgh](https://housejester.com/cities/edinburgh): 3 businesses - [Guildford](https://housejester.com/cities/guildford): 3 businesses - [Leicester](https://housejester.com/cities/leicester): 3 businesses - [Oxford](https://housejester.com/cities/oxford): 3 businesses - [Warwick](https://housejester.com/cities/warwick): 3 businesses - [Aylesbury](https://housejester.com/cities/aylesbury): 2 businesses - [Barnstaple](https://housejester.com/cities/barnstaple): 2 businesses - [Basingstoke](https://housejester.com/cities/basingstoke): 2 businesses - [Cambridge](https://housejester.com/cities/cambridge): 2 businesses - [Chichester](https://housejester.com/cities/chichester): 2 businesses ## Recent Articles - [Meet Ask HouseJester: help finding the right specialist](https://housejester.com/blog/ask-housejester-find-interior-specialists): Describe what you need and Ask HouseJester points you to the right UK furniture and interior design specialists. - [Eco Home Improvements UK: The Complete 2025 Guide](https://housejester.com/blog/eco-home-improvements-uk-complete-guide-2025): Discover which eco home improvements offer the best returns in 2025, from solar panels and heat pumps to insulation and - [Roof Replacement Cost UK: Complete Price Guide for 2025](https://housejester.com/blog/roof-replacement-cost-uk-complete-price-guide): Comprehensive guide to roof replacement costs in the UK for 2025, including material comparisons, regional pricing, and - [How to Find a Builder UK: Expert Guide for Homeowners](https://housejester.com/blog/find-a-builder-uk-expert-guide): Expert guidance on finding reliable builders in the UK, from vetting credentials to understanding quotes and managing yo - [Home Security Systems UK: The Complete 2024 Guide](https://housejester.com/blog/home-security-systems-uk-complete-guide-1782119015067): Everything UK homeowners need to know about choosing, installing, and maintaining effective home security systems in 202 - [Home Storage Solutions UK: Your Essential Questions Answered](https://housejester.com/blog/home-storage-solutions-uk-questions-answered): Practical answers to the most common questions UK homeowners ask about storage solutions, from costs to Building Regulat - [Garden Design Ideas UK: Transform Your Outdoor Space in 2024](https://housejester.com/blog/garden-design-ideas-uk-transform-outdoor-space): Expert garden design ideas UK homeowners can actually implement, from choosing between composite and timber decking to u - [Kitchen Appliances Guide UK: Expert Advice for 2024](https://housejester.com/blog/kitchen-appliances-guide-uk-expert-advice): Expert advice on choosing reliable, energy-efficient kitchen appliances for UK homes, from washing machines to fridge fr - [Conservatory Cost UK: Your Complete FAQ Guide for 2025](https://housejester.com/blog/conservatory-cost-uk-faq-guide): Everything UK homeowners need to know about conservatory costs in 2025, from planning permission to roof replacements an - [New Boiler Cost UK: 2025 Price Guide for Homeowners](https://housejester.com/blog/new-boiler-cost-uk-2025-price-guide): Everything UK homeowners need to know about new boiler costs in 2025, from combi vs system boilers to heat pumps and ins ## Key Pages - [Homepage](https://housejester.com): Search and browse the full directory - [Company Directory](https://housejester.com/companies): Search 525,647+ UK Companies House records by name or city - [All Categories](https://housejester.com/categories): Browse all 21 specialist categories - [Search](https://housejester.com/search): Full-text search with city, category, and tier filters - [Get Quotes](https://housejester.com/get-quotes): Request matched quotes from relevant HouseJester specialists - [Data Reports](https://housejester.com/reports): Original UK trade and home-improvement research for citation - [Guides](https://housejester.com/guides): Tax, CIS, pay and Companies House guides for tradespeople - [UK Furniture & Interior Design Industry Report 2026](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-furniture-interior-design-industry-2026): Companies House-backed industry dataset and reputation analysis - [UK Home Improvement City Rankings 2026](https://housejester.com/reports/uk-home-improvement-city-rankings-2026): City rankings for verified business supply and public review reputation - [Blog](https://housejester.com/blog): Home improvement guides, trends, and cost guides - [Cities](https://housejester.com/cities): Browse by UK city - [Claim a Business](https://housejester.com/claim-business?source=llms): Claim your free profile or add a new business - [Pricing](https://housejester.com/pricing): Free claimed profiles, HouseJester Plus (£29/year) and HouseJester Premium (founding-member waitlist) - [About](https://housejester.com/about): About HouseJester - [Contact](https://housejester.com/contact): Get in touch ## AI-Friendly Endpoints - [Full Directory Info](https://housejester.com/llms-full.txt): Complete directory data with all listings, articles, and city coverage (~50K+ tokens) - [Categories API](https://housejester.com/api/ai/categories): All categories with descriptions and listing counts (JSON/Markdown) - [Category Detail](https://housejester.com/api/ai/categories/{slug}): Category detail with top listings and FAQs - [Listing Detail](https://housejester.com/api/ai/listings/{slug}): Full listing profile with reviews - [Search API](https://housejester.com/api/ai/search?q={query}&city={city}): Search listings by keyword and optional city. q max 300 characters; city max 100 characters. - [AI Ask](https://housejester.com/api/ai/ask?q={query}&city={city}): Semantic AI-powered search with natural language Q&A. q max 300 characters; city/category max 100 characters. - [Company Search](https://housejester.com/api/ai/companies?q={query}&city={city}): Search 472K+ Companies House records. q max 300 characters; city max 100 characters. - [Company Detail](https://housejester.com/api/ai/companies/{number}): API profile by Companies House number; public profile links use readable company-name URLs - [All Cities](https://housejester.com/api/ai/cities): All UK cities with business counts - [City Businesses](https://housejester.com/api/ai/cities/{slug}): Businesses and companies in a specific city - [Agent Discovery](https://housejester.com/.well-known/agents.json): Machine-readable API description - [OpenAPI Spec](https://housejester.com/.well-known/openapi.yaml): OpenAPI 3.1 specification ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://housejester.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://housejester.com/terms) - [For Trades](https://housejester.com/for-trades): Information for trade professionals