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.

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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.

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Real Stories. Real Warnings. Real Heroes.
Latest News Across the Northern Beaches

Pricing Insights

Why Thousands of Homeowners Trust My Local Hero

Know Who to Trust - Only verified tradies who've passed our strict 10-Step Trust Test get listed.

Know When Quotes Are Overpriced - Upload any quote and we'll spot price gouging before you commit.

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

Keeping Dodgy Tradies Out

We don't list just anyone & we keep the dodgy ones out. Here's what we check as part of our trust screening process:

Licence & Insurance Verified

We confirm licences and insurance where required so you're not relying on self-declared info.

Review History & Reputation

We analyse real public reviews and patterns to flag red flags & 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.

Learn How We Protect You

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Why My Local Hero Exists

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