Our story
Crafted Connections was founded by Jamie Dobinson, founder of Crafted Landscapes, after experiencing first-hand how hard it can be to find skilled, reliable tradespeople when working across different counties.
In the trades, every project needs different skills. Businesses often need someone for a few days or weeks, which makes permanent employment impractical. Equally, sole traders and independent tradespeople need flexible work without relying on one contractor to keep them busy.
Crafted Connections was created to bridge that gap.
It's a place where clients, sole traders, subcontractors, contractors and trade businesses can find local trades, see previous work, check availability and connect directly. The aim is simple: make flexible working easier, help businesses find the right people for each project, and create more opportunities for independent tradespeople across the UK.
What you can do
- Trade profiles
- Skills, experience, qualifications and photos of previous work.
- Availability
- Show whether you're available, have limited capacity or aren't taking work, with a note on when you're free.
- Location and working radius
- Find people by town, county or region, and how far they'll travel.
- Search or swipe
- Search by trade, skills and location, or go through suggestions one at a time and connect.
- Direct messaging
- Once a connection is accepted, talk directly to agree the details.
- Projects and flexible work
- Post projects, subcontract work, freelance roles, quote requests and partnerships.
Crafted Connections is built exclusively for the trades — sole traders, subcontractors, contractors, construction and landscaping businesses, trade suppliers, and clients looking for skilled trades. It covers construction, property and landscaping work across the UK, and nothing else.
Because good work starts with good connections. Connecting Trades. Creating Opportunities.
Crafted Connections is part of the Crafted family alongside Crafted Landscapes, and is operated by Crafted Living LTD.