Your skills deserve better than another paid lead.
Stop gambling your hard-earned money on competitive directory leads. We are building an alternative to pay-per-lead directories, with clearer briefs and a proposed labour-based commission model.
“You spent years mastering your trade, not to play lead-roulette against ten bot accounts. We filter every job first.”
What We Want to Do Differently
Some lead platforms charge for enquiries regardless of the outcome. Here is the approach we are developing for GetRusty.
No Pay-Per-Lead Ever
Our proposed model avoids charging tradespeople simply to access or respond to an enquiry.
Pre-Scoped Genuine Jobs
Rusty is being designed to help collect useful scope details, relevant photos and access notes before a tradesperson quotes.
Fair Opportunity Allocation
We aim to consider location, relevant qualifications and availability when presenting suitable opportunities.
Commission linked to completed work
We intend to charge commission on the labour portion of eligible work, subject to published beta terms, including cancellations and disputes.
Transparent Offer Submission
Submit clean, itemised quotes directly to homeowners who are pre-screened and ready to start. No blind price slashing or hidden lead auctions.
The ‘Provider Home’ Map Experience
See how incoming jobs appear on your radar across Leicester and Coventry with clear scopes, real budgets, and direct acceptances.
Bathroom Tiling • LE3
Full floor and partial splashback tiling. Ceramic metro format supplied by homeowner.
Any commission will follow the agreed payment and settlement terms.
Trades & Services We’re Welcoming in Leicester & Coventry
Why the Directory Model is Broken
Our proposed model removes pay-per-lead charges. Actual savings will depend on individual circumstances and cannot yet be quantified.
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Pay upfront for numbers: £25 to £60 charged immediately, even if the client never answers their telephone.
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5-way bidding wars: Leads sold simultaneously to half a dozen trades, sparking a race to the bottom on price.
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Vague specifications: Homeowners post “leak in roof” with no pictures, forcing you into unbillable survey trips.
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Unbalanced reviews: Negative feedback weaponised by unreasonable customers with zero trade advocacy.
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£0 up front: The beta model is intended to avoid upfront pay-per-lead charges.
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Capped trade allocation: Opportunities are intended to be allocated in a controlled way, with beta rules explained before launch.
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Standardised scoping: Rusty can help collect measurements, access notes and photos; these details still need human confirmation where appropriate.
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Payment protections being developed: Deposit and settlement safeguards are being tested; the final process and terms will be communicated before launch.
Apply for the Leicester & Coventry Closed Beta
Initial onboarding will be limited to selected areas while we test the experience with local participants.
Frequently Asked by Trades
Clear, straightforward answers about how GetRusty operates.
What is your commission rate once a job completes?
The commission rate has not yet been published. Our intended model does not charge per lead; platform commission is based on labour rather than materials. Full terms will be shared before participation. Any fees and conditions will be clearly disclosed in the beta terms.
What prevents homeowners from wasting my time with quote-fishing?
Rusty is being designed to ask useful questions and request relevant photos or access details before a job is published. Required information will depend on the job type.
How are homeowner dispute payments managed?
Deposit, settlement and dispute processes are being tested. We will publish the actual payment handling arrangements and timings before tradespeople accept live work.