My Local Hero - Northern Beaches

Protecting Homeowners from Dodgy Tradies

Real Stories. Real Warnings. Trusted Local Experts.

All In One Place.

The Northern Beach's independent watchdog and local news source for home owners.
We publish local warnings, pricing insights, solutions, and expert advice to help you make the right decision before you hire — and only showcase trusted tradies who do the right thing.

Find a Trusted Tradie

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Know Who to Trust

Only verified tradies who’ve passed our strict 10-step trust test get listed.

Know When Quotes Are Overpriced

We flag inflated or suspicious pricing before you commit.

Hire With Confidence

Better outcomes, zero guesswork, no nasty surprises.

Real Stories. Real Warnings. Real Heroes.
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How We're Different From HiPages

(And Why It Matters)

We donâ€™t just show tradies â€” we spotlight the most trusted ones. Every Verified Hero has passed our 10-Step Trust Test and earned their place.

Hereâ€™s how weâ€™re different:

âœ”ï¸ Only trusted tradies make it in

Our tradies must pass review analysis, licence checks, and provide real contact info. If theyâ€™re featured, theyâ€™ve earned it.

âœ”ï¸ We protect you from quote rip-offs

Weâ€™re the only platform with a built-in Quote Checker to help flag inflated or suspicious quotes before you commit - and match you with fair, verified pros.

âœ”ï¸ We donâ€™t sell your details or charge tradies per lead

You contact the tradie directly â€” no middlemen, no commissions. We feature verified businesses, not the highest bidder.

Verified Hero Badges are only shown for tradies who have passed our full 10-step trust test.

See How We're Better Than HiPages

Why Thousands of Homeowners Trust My Local Hero

Know Who to Trust - Only verified tradies whoâ€™ve passed our strict 10-Step Trust Test get listed.

Know When Quotes Are Overpriced - Upload any quote and weâ€™ll spot price gouging before you commit.

Hire With Confidence - We do the checks â€” you get peace of mind, better outcomes, and zero guesswork.

Use our free Quote Checker now or find verified local tradies.

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Keeping Dodgy Tradies Out

We donâ€™t list just anyone â€” we keep the dodgy ones out. Hereâ€™s what we check as part of our trust screening process:

Licence & Insurance Verified

We confirm licences and insurance where required â€” so youâ€™re not relying on self-declared info.

Review History & Reputation

We analyse real public reviews and patterns to flag red flags â€” no fake ratings, no poor performers.

We Investigate Red Flags

We dig deeper when reviews, behaviour, or online presence raise concerns. Only reliable, proven operators get through.

+ Every Verified Local Hero must pass our 10-Step Trust Test before being featured.

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