The SpainTrades Guide
Practical advice for expats navigating trades, home repairs, and life on the Costa del Sol.
For general information only — not legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional.
11 guides across 2 categories
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If Something Goes Wrong
What to do if you're not satisfied with work, how the process works, and what SpainTrades can and cannot do to help.
Sending a Quote Request
What a quote request is, how to write a good one, how to attach photos, and how to track and manage your requests in your dashboard.
What "Expat-Friendly" Means
The meaning behind the "expat-friendly" label on SpainTrades — and what to expect from tradespeople who use it.
Understanding Verification and Trust
What the Verified badge actually means, what SpainTrades checks, what it does not guarantee, and how the review system keeps profiles honest.
How to Find a Tradesperson
A practical guide to searching for expat-friendly tradespeople on SpainTrades — using filters, reading profiles, and choosing the right person for your job.
How Leads, Quote Requests and Search Ranking Work
Understand how customers find you in search results, how ranking is determined, and how to respond to quote requests to improve your visibility.
Bilingual Profiles and Auto-Translation
How SpainTrades automatically translates your profile between English and Spanish — and what that means for how expat customers and local Spanish customers find you.
Managing Your Profile
A complete walkthrough of everything you can add and edit on your SpainTrades profile — from your logo and description to contact details, portfolio, trade categories and more.
Getting Verified on SpainTrades
What documents you need to upload, what the admin team checks, how long verification takes, and what the Verified badge means on your public profile.
Subscription Plans, Pricing and Billing
Everything you need to know about Basic, Professional and Premium plans — including prices, what each tier includes, IVA, quote forwarding allowances, upgrading, and cancelling.
Getting Started on SpainTrades
A step-by-step guide for tradespeople: how to sign up, what happens after you submit your application, and what "going live" means.