TradeCore SOS is not an emergency service.
For immediate danger, serious injury, fire, crime or life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
Stuck?Press SOS.
Describe what's happened and where you are. We'll match you with verified local providers who can help right now.
SOSTap to sendOpens the TradeCore SOS app · Free to start
- Verified providers
- Local response
- Fast matching
What happens after you press.
Four things, in order — the whole thing usually takes moments.
- 01
You describe it
Tell us what's happened, what you need and where you are.
- 02
We match
Your request goes to verified local providers whose capabilities fit.
- 03
You review
See who's available, their reputation and an ETA estimate.
- 04
Help arrives
Accept, track progress, message directly and complete the job.
Common reasons people press SOS.
Van won't start and I'm on my way to a job
My main tool has failed mid-job
Machine is down and I need a replacement
I'm short of labour and the deadline is today
I need a plumber on site urgently
Heating fault I can't get to myself
These are examples of everyday situations. See all sixteen categories.
Before you press
- Know roughly where you are
- Be able to describe the problem briefly
- Have a way to be contacted
That's all we need to get matching.
What you're not committing to
- No obligation to accept a provider
- No cost to send a request
- Location shared only as far as needed to match
You stay in control of what happens next.